Pub in Hammersmith
Andover Arms
57 Aldensley Road, Hammersmith, W6 0DLClosest station: Ravenscourt Park, about 7 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 603 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Andover Arms
Ales and European menu, plus live jazz nights in a Victorian neighbourhood pub with a real fire.
This 1853 backstreet local is situated in the centre of the (estate agents') "Brackenbury Village", adding to its rural feel. Acquired by Fuller's from Watney's in 1991, the pub has undergone limited changes since, including combining the bars into one room, opening up the kitchen and extending into the former yard at the rear.
Entering through the middle door, the attractive wood-panelled bar counter, furnished with bar stools and a gantry, complete with snob screens, and an elaborate back bar are directly in front of you, whilst the main seating, with an eclectic assortment of dining tables and chairs, extends on the left to the rear, with piano and fireplace (with a real fire in cold weather) as well as to the right past the open-plan kitchen.
A frequent entry in the Good Beer Guide, this is a popular local with a devoted regular clientele supplemented by visitors drawn to the pub by its reputation for well-kept cask ale and good food. Note that the pub is closed on Mondays and until 5pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Stools under awnings on pavement
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 603 ratings
5 out of 5Ashley Campbell Officialon Google, June 2024
One of my favorite pub meals in London. The food is ALWAYS exceptional and a great wine list as well.
5 out of 5Václav Vracovskýon Google, September 2024
A cozy, authentic pub with beautiful surroundings and friendly people. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy some local charm. The staff is kind, and the overall experience leaves you wanting to return.
4 out of 5Lina Wengeon Google, October 2024
Delicious! Came here for a roast! I had the chicken and we ordered some cauliflower cheese on the side. Everything was fresh, hot and tasty! Could have had a couple more potatoes but that just the greed speaking! The bread sauce was bland, that is the only criticism. Probably one of the best pub roasts I've had! Also lovely pub and nice staff! Would definitely come back.
1 out of 5Christineon Google, September 2024
We have had some good food and great service here before but the service last night was really poor and the menu choices were really limited. I ended up having the vegetarian option which was abysmal. Basically a tin of white beans and a bit of kale. I appreciate it’s not a vegetarian restaurant but this was so lacking in imagination. Really disappointing. They’d be better to offer proper pub food rather than octopus, oxtail and steak tartare. Just fish and chips and a roast would be fine.
5 out of 5Annie Whiteon Google, February 2024
Really lovely local pub! Have been a couple times since moving into the area and love it. The service is really great and friendly, the food is very high standard, and the atmosphere is like getting a warm hug from someone you love. A little expensive but you can’t fault the quality of this pub!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.