Value: OK
Atmosphere: Very pleasant
Service: friendly and informed
Not far from the Portobello Star but a million miles away in other respects. This is a pub/restaurant that oozes atmosphere a seems to cater for regulars, but definitely caters for newcomers.
Walk through the bar to get to the restaurant and it’s as if you’ve walked into another world.
President Clinton once supped half a pint here and, if the sign on the toilet by the restaurant is to be believe, relieved himself there. Whether he used it for number 1s or number 2s is not noted on the sign, but it,s nice to think that you could share a seat with one of the most prominent posteriers of the day.
I haven’t tried the restaurant yet, but I look forward to reviewing it. I can confirm that the bar does a good line in spirits and its staff (and even one particularly enthusiastic patron) seem very knowledgeable about them, almost as if from first hand experience.
95 Portobello Road
London W11 2OB
0872 148 2028
The hotel - I asked Selina, whose blog is at: http://www.flyingsaucer.typepad.com to comment on the hotel above the Portobello Gold and this is was she had to say:
“heya!
so the portobello gold is a very laid back and chilled place, very cool and relaxing to stay at with a bohemian feel. it’s all very casual about arrival times and curfews and bills, etc. the rooms vary, we stayed in the flat which was lovely and bright, and only cost us an extra 30 to upgrade that day from a very small box room which opened out to the back of the kitchens and was extremely warm through out, but it was bareable, that we’d originally booked. it was great to just be able to go downstairs and chill out reading the paper or eating the very good food. there was a mixture of a very young student crowd and old regulars there so could suit many. i’d wouldn’t say go there if you’re into really spick and span rooms and a very formal, attentive hotel where you are one of the thousands that stay there, but i would if you want a friendly experience and a laid back, chilled out time. Hope that helps!
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Yes indeed it does Selina, thanks very much!
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