The Fat Badger (ex-Caernarvon Castle, ex-Bed), Westbourne Grove  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Westbourne Grove

address:

310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA

phone:

0871 258 8810*
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nearest stations:

Ladbroke Grove London Underground station
(430m) - zone 2

Westbourne Park London Underground station
(570m) - zone 2

Latimer Road London Underground station
(970m) - zone 2

Queen's Park London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 2

Royal Oak London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 2

how to find it:

Ladbroke Grove: turn left out of the tube, and head right along the pedestrian walkway that runs next to the Westway. Soon enough, you'll come to Portobello Road. Turn left there and you'll soon find the pub on your right, at the corner of Golborne Road.

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nearby attraction(s):

Portobello Road (520m)

Museum of Brands and Packaging (830m)

picture of Fat Badger
Having settled in over the last 18 months, this one is now firmly in the gastro zone which, while not always a success, seems to work well enough here. The locals like it and we have to admit that it doesn't have the pretentiousness (or should we say 'as much'?) of other places in the area. The menu looks good, if the prices are on a par with the neighbourhood. The interior isn't that huge, and is laid out with the familiar gastro furnishings of leather sofas and armchairs, chandeliers and exclusive wallpaper. As for the drink on offer, a lengthy wine list looked worthy of investigation, but Timothy Taylor Landlord is the only ale on tap for the real ale drinkers. While not necessarily one to cross London for, it's worth a look if you're in the area.

reviewed:
19/11/2008
reviewed by septic

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

function room for hire - click for explanationyou can hire the whole place
quiz night - click for explanationquiz night Monday
separate restaurant - click for explanationseparate dining area
dogs welcome - click for explanationdogs welcome
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