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New Moon is nothing if not an international advertisement for the hungry virtues of virginity and young people can’t get enough of it
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Theatre
A smart, prickly and rewarding view of sexual and emotional confusion
Cock
Restaurants
Kitchen W8 is a bargain for this area, if such sophistication is what you crave
Kitchen W8
Too long and drawn out but very entertaining with excellent special effects
This is a peculiar play and does not work for me. Some of it is very funny but there are real flaws
Alex has a strong powerful voice and was faultless, she is far better now than she was on the X-Factor
London,
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The Remarkable Restaurants group run pubs which usually get a good reception, so we're happy to report their new effort tops them all. After being closed for a while, they were lucky to have taken over a building with a centuries-old history, but they nonetheless make the most of the opportunity - and who could blame them.
We particularly liked the wintry nooks and crannies panelled in dark wood, which features a fantastic 17th-century fireplace, rediscovered after (potentially) decades boarded up.
None of it, however, feels twee or overbearing and for contrast there's also a bright and airy back room, its high ceilings tempered with a couple of art nouveau statues and a huge mural.
Indeed, every aspect of the décor is well thought out and designed - as is the food, which was top notch. It was also nice to be served by people who actually seemed to be having a good time working - a rarity these days.
This pub illustrates that when thought and time are put into a pub, the results speak for themselves. This is, hands down, the best pub in Acton or indeed the surrounding area.
FOOD REVIEW: The burger (served on a large chopping board) was clearly hand made and well worth the £8.95. A side dish of honey roasted root veg we also ordered (to help towards our five portions a day) was also excellent.
FOOD RATING: 3 FOOD VALUE: 3
CLIENTELE: Acton locals
NEAREST STATION: Acton Central station
PHONE NUMBER: 020 8992 3712
FEATURES: real ales, including seasonal choices, function room available, traditional pub games, live music
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
