Harden's survey result
Summary
“A traditional pub with great ales and good food” – this madeover free house in Brentford claims justifiably (if ungrammatically) to be ‘a backstreet boozer doing it different!’. This includes an ‘eclectic’ food offering (from Moules Mariniere + fries to Sichuan Spiced Pork Ribs) and 14 kegs on tap (four with real ales, three with real ciders and the remainder natural wines).
Summary
“Great, hearty gastro-food” with “no pretensions” along with an “excellent array of beers” (14 from the keg, five real ales, 50 bottled or canned) leave guests spoilt for choice at this “very welcoming” backstreet free house in Brentford. Landlord Pete Brew (sic) even has his own in-house nano-brewery, Fearless Nomad. Top Menu Tip – “the fantastic salt-beef sandwich”.
Summary
This “very well run” Brentford backstreet boozer was created five years ago out of the former Albany Arms by Pete Brew – clearly a victim of nominative determinism, he has even established an in-house nano-brewery, Fearless Nomad. Fans say, “the food is as good as it gets in a pub, and all the better for having a brilliant selection of cask and keg ales to choose from”.
Summary
This “cracking boozer in Brentford” has “a most original and well-executed gastropub menu” including a bar-snacks list of 31 Iberian tinned fish or seafood choices, served with grilled sourdough. There’s “good real ale”, with surprises from Fearless Nomad, a one-barrel nano-brewery in the garden, and a “strong wine list” featuring an unfiltered Sicilian white on tap. “Great service and vibe” come courtesy of Pete Brew (yes, really) and Ash Zobell, who launched it from the ashes of the former Albany Arms in 2018.
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Have you eaten at Black Dog Beer House?
17 Albany Road, London, TW8 0NF
Restaurant details
Black Dog Beer House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Although the Black Dog was pimped up a few years ago, it still feels like a proper pub, even though the focus on food is far greater. Great range of ales, roaring fire in the winter. The menu is short, with a lean to the Middle East. Very good burgers and ther's often a good wings or ribs option. They also have a range of posh fish in tins which comes with a piece of toasted sourdough - quite a nice thing in the summer if you are having a drink in their pleasant garden."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
17 Albany Road, London, TW8 0NF
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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