The Pembroke

Popped in here for a quick drink after a day at Olympia. Ended up staying about six hours because the place is so welcoming. It's smarter than your average 'pub' inside, but there's no attitude - from staff or punters - and the bar prices aren't bad either.

On a Saturday evening, it was buzzing but not packed and they had the football on but not at an offensive volume. Lighting is low so the place feels cosier than it might otherwise. Very comfortable. Full marks for the clued-up, friendly bar staff.

The steak was well received to my left while I tucked into a very good veggie option - pearl barley risotto with butternut squash, red pepper and rocket. Pretty sure it was lifted from a recent Delicious magazine, but either way it was tasty and good value for a generous portion. We ate in the bar but there's a smart dining room to the rear with booths etc for groups.

I don't often find myself in this part of London but I'll definitely be back when I'm next at Earls Court.
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-K- - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, November 16, 2009

I am lucky enough to live down the road from The Pembroke, as such I have eaten in there many times now. It is a very welcome addition to the area. The food has been superb every time I have eaten there, and it is very reasonably priced also.

I particularly like the way that the pub has involved local companies by obtaining the cheese from La Cave au Fromage up the road in South Ken - another gem of a place.

This pub is well worth a visit for the food and the ambience - great to chill out upstairs on a Sunday with a pint and the papers.

Highly recommended.
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Michael
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 03, 2009