227 King Street,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9JT
(020) 8748 3391
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What a disappointment. Having enjoyed the Engineer for many years I was looking forward to this new addition. The setup has far too many covers for the kitchen and the staff to cope with, he food was decidedly mediocre especially when having to wait so long to eat it and the restaurant was extremely loud and noisy. With so many good restaurants in the surrounds I would not go back any time soon.
After a previous visit that was a let down due to front-of-house teething problems, I'm happy to report that The Hampshire Hog didn't disappoint on this occasion. The welcome was warm and the place was buzzing. The roasted mushrooms, goats' curd and roasted garlic, bruschetta starter was divine. The HH is a welcome addition to the Ravenscourt Park / Hammersmith gastro pub scene.
Fabulous brunch here the other day. Great coffee using beans from Caravan on Exmouth Market makes it a real treat. The coffee was up there with some of the best I've had in London since moving from New Zealand 18 months ago. Can't wait to return for dinner.
It may have good pedigree, but this pub fails to live up to expectations. Yes, it looks pretty but the acoustics mean it is noisy and conversations can't be heard. We visited for on an admittedly busy Sunday afternoon but service was slow, inaccurate and some of the waiters are a bit too cool for school. Our drinks arrived after our (indentical) main courses and one capuccino had to be sent back because the milk was sour. The eggs benedict would seem pretty easy to do well, but what we were served was pretty mediocre, with a hollandaise that seemed to come out of a packed and buns that were soggy instead of crisply toasted. We only went in because it was raining and we didn't want to treck all the way to the Anglesea Arms. Next time, even if it pours, we won't be popping in.
Hammersmith is so lucky to have The Hampshire Hog. What a treat. Delicious food, stunning interiors, a garden, the best coffee in West London....what more could a local ask for? I have popped in a few times to The Pantry to grab a coffee on my way to the park with the kids. The staff in there love children which is nice. I have also been after the theatre with a group of mates for a drink. Really close to The Lyric so thats super handy.
Gets my vote!
Ive been to the Hog three times since it opened last month and absolutely love the place. Fab coffee and breakfast the other morning. Beetroot cured Salmon with pea fritters was like being back in Melbourne. The Osso bucco for dinner was true magic and they have a great wine list.
Front of house is not yet flawless but they seem to have a good team who really cares so I'm sure they'll get there.
A fittingly grown up version of the Engineer and a superb addition to W6 and West London in general. You must go.
Was very excited by the prospect of a clone of 'The Engineer' on my doorstep but 'The Engineer' it ain't. Quite an uninspiring menu and a month or so after opening it is still experiencing teething problems. Waited an age to receive attention on arrival. Told there would be a table in five minutes, only to be told later that it would be an hour and a half. Inviting decor and might return when front of house gets its act together. Fortunately there are lots of good gastro pub alternatives nearby. (Dartmouth Castle, Anglesea Arms, Andover Arms, etc)
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