The Garden Bar, North Kensington, Restaurant Review

By Pendle Harte on June 8th 2011

The old Station Tavern has seen various incarnations since the days of raucous Sunday afternoon blues bands, and now it’s settled into a more sedate existence. You wouldn’t think it from the outside, but there’s a vast garden at the back, stretching far back along the railway arches and offering space for big groups and parties as well as cosy spots for dining. Regular barbecues take place in the summer and a skilled kitchen team make the place less about the boozing and more about the dining.

The garden’s beautifully done, leafy and green and littered with statues and curiosities. The menu offers simple pub favourites along with a long list of daily specials. We started with a bulging pint of perfect prawns and a classy buffalo mozzarella salad, which was unfussy, served with salty toasted focaccia  and beautifully dressed with balsamic. Next, a cheese burger – again, simple but made with high class meat and very tasty – and beautifully presented lamb kebabs on skewers with feta, houmous, grilled bread and salad (more lovely salad dressing). There’s a children’s menu too, well priced at £3.95 for fishcakes, chips and peas (or similar) and along with a predictable extensive wine list and tasty puddings, this is a lovely, easy summer venue. (Pendle Harte)

Members Comments

• Comment by: disimat 30 August 2011 - 12:32

  During my first and only visit I asked for water at the bar.
  The "manager" refused to serve me.
  Instead, he called security to take me out.
  I was mistreated and very disappointed.
  My feet will never step into the Garden bar again.
  I won't spend my money in the overpriced pub. Ever!
  Moreover, my friends won't do this either.

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