The (new) Crabtree Tavern
Last night we tried one of the many pubs in the Hammersmith area. Getting there can already be very nice if you walk along the side of the river, following the Thames Path! The pub is called the Crabtree Tavern and was mainly picked for its location as everyone coming along worked more or less close by.
We were greeted with a surprise: The whole place has been refurbished and looks completely different now than just a few weeks ago. Some pictures on the internet still show the old colour scheme which has changed from white and blue to the more pub-like dark brown and wood. I can’t really judge the change as this was my first time there, however I think that the white and blue must have been nice just because it is a little different and stands out.
The staff was very friendly although a bit confused when it came to the food ordering. Our appetizers were walked around the room first until they found its way to us. I have read in one of the reviews that this happens quite regularly but I didn’t find it annoying. There were actually quite a few unhappy reviewers. Maybe with the refurbishment the management changed as well and things are improving now - I really can’t complain. I tried the South African white wine which was nice and I thouroughly enjoyed the evening. I have also been told that they have a very nice outdoor area by the river which I didn’t check out given the wheather conditions.
In all I would say it is a good place to drop by if you live or work not far away from it, but I wouldn’t travel just to get there.
The Crabtree Tavern
Rainville Road
London
W6 9HL
020 7385 3929
Look it up on the map
Comment by tom
I definitely preferred the former colour scheme, it sort of fit better with the river location. And by the way if you want to get a hint of the impression of the old colours, check out the toilets as these somehow were forgotten in the overhaul (only checked the guys ones though…)
tom.
Posted on 27 October 2006 at 8:48 pm