Insuburbia
The Lock and Quay–Yeading
Jun
19
2017
Summary: A great location when the weather is nice. A bar and restaurant that serves a nice Sunday roast Review: I’m not a roast dinner fanatic, honestly. And yet, after our recent visit to the Swan Inn in Denham, we’re out again having a Sunday roast.
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Overall Rating: 8.0
Posted in Pubs, Restaurants
The Swan Inn – Denham
Jun
19
2017
Summary: A country pub that’s practically in London. Serves a great Sunday lunch Review: What better thing to do on a bank holiday weekend than spend a load of money at a garden centre. Well, I can think off several things actually, like a nice pub lunch.
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Overall Rating: 8.0
Posted in Pubs, Restaurants
Simply Indian – South Ruislip
Mar
10
2017
Summary: Simply Indian is a decent Indian takeaway with some interesting specials. The food is tasty, as we’ve come to expect from Indian takeaways in the area and prices are in line with other local Indian takeaways Review: “Hello, Simply Indian”, a voice says.
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Overall Rating: 7.0
Posted in Takeaways Tagged with: Indian Takeaway, south ruislip
The Hop and Vine – Ruislip
Mar
07
2017
Summary: A welcome addition to the local area with some fantastic beers and great service. Review: It’s raining. We clatter through the door in our rush to escape the downpour. No one notices, they’re all busy with their own conversations
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Overall Rating: 8.0
Posted in Pubs Tagged with: bars, craft ales, pubs, real ales, Ruislip
Viet Kitchen – Northwood Hills
Feb
20
2017
Summary: The food is very good and service is fine but lack of ambience and no alcohol means that you may as well have a takeaway..or just pop in for a Pho Review: With a self imposed period of austerity finally over, my partner in crime, Mrs D and myself are out and about again.
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Overall Rating: 7
Posted in Restaurants Tagged with: Northwood Hills, Viet Kitchen, Vietnamese
The Black Horse – Greenford
Jan
08
2017
Summary: A good place to meet your mates for a chat or if the weather is nice, enjoy the garden of watch the canal life from the balcony. However, if you’re outside, you can’t escape the fact that your surrounded by industrial units. Also, the selection of beer is a bit poor for a Fuller pub. Review: For once I was heading out without my partner in crime, the lovely Mrs D.
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Overall Rating: 7.0
Posted in Pubs Tagged with: greenford, pubs
Taste of China – South Ruislip
Dec
27
2016
In Summary: Better than average Chinese takeaway with an immense menu selection at good value prices.
Review:Mrs D is not well. Mrs D wants some comfort food. Mrs D’s idea of comfort food is noodle soup.
Overall Rating: 7.0
Posted in Takeaways Tagged with: chinese, south ruislip, takeaways
The Ballot Box – Horsenden Hill
Dec
22
2016
In Summary: Good family pub but avoid busy times unless your the patient type.
Review:We’re staring at what appears to be a display of perfect scoops of brightly coloured ice cream formed into perfect pyramids.
Overall Rating: 6.5
Posted in Pubs Tagged with: greenford, Horsenden Hill, pubs
The Greenwood Hotel – Northolt
Dec
20
2016
In Summary: great interior with many 1930s features. Typical Wetherspoon value and choice but a question mark over the service.
Review:Just the other day my beautiful partner, the glamorous Mrs D and myself were passing the Greenwood Hotel
Overall Rating: 8.0
Posted in Pubs Tagged with: greenford, northolt, pubs
Zaza – Pinner
Dec
10
2016
In Summary: Good local Italian with good menu choice and nice ambience
Review: Another birthday, another Italian. It seems that way sometimes…
Overall Rating: 7.5
Posted in Restaurants Tagged with: Italian, Pinner, Restaurants