Harden's survey result
Summary
One of London’s original gastropubs, Tom Conran’s Irish-themed “neighbourhood joint” in Bayswater still hits the spot after nearly 30 years. “Whoever is in the kitchen does a terrific job, as the food is delicious”. It “can be noisy with bigger parties” and “the upstairs dining room is only small” – but you can always eat in the main bar.
Summary
Almost 30 years on, Tom Conran’s Irish-themed gastropub is “still ace” – “all chaos and noise; with happy, if haphazard service; plus excellent prawns by the half-pint, and outstanding fish soup (of sonorous depth, with generous chunks of fish and a whopping kick of chilli and love)” – and of course “a fine pint of Guinness”. Top Tip – “downstairs is where the atmosphere is”, not the cramped first-floor dining room.
Summary
“Still a top fish stew and the atmosphere is as good as ever”, say fans of Tom Conran’s Irish-themed gastropub on the Notting Hill/Bayswater border, known for its seafood, Guinness and good craic. It’s become much less commented-on, however, in recent years.
Summary
“A long-time local favourite” that celebrated its 25th anniversary last year: Tom Conran’s Irish-themed gastroboozer on the Notting Hill-Bayswater border is “always relaxed”, with “reliably good food” (both in the bustling downstairs bar, and the cute, cramped first floor). Despite its name, the focus is on seafood (oysters washed down with a pint o’ Guinness being the classic choice here).
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89 Westbourne Park Rd, London, W2 5QH
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £18.00 | £23.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.50 | £28.00 | £9.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £8.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
89 Westbourne Park Rd, London, W2 5QH
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Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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