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The best kind of gastro pub is the kind that doesn’t try too hard, essentially serving up modern day comfort food just A LOT BETTER. A word of warning: the bread here is so delicious you are likely to fill up before your meal even comes. Despite being tucked away in a wholly residential area therefore being very much a local, the friendly atmosphere, old portraits, random mix of furniture apparently collected from country houses all over England make it worth the trip. The food is always good without fail but I would check to see how large the portions are as they tend to vary, it’s always disappointing getting a main course that should really be a starter. Additionally the Havelock serves up a truly authentic taste of the classic private school kid as it’s packed with them, pink shirts, boat shoes and all.

http://www.thehavelocktavern.co.uk/

57 Masbro Road, Brook Green, W14 0LS
0207 603 5374
Monday – Saturday 11am-11pm Sunday 12pm-10.30pm
(Food served) Monday – Saturday 12.30pm-2.30pm and 7pm-10pm Sunday 12.30pm-3pm and 7pm-9.30pm

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