The Grand Union, Twickenham - pub details
Used to be: Filthy McNasty's II
Address: 11 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3SX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 30473)
Twickenham (0.3 miles), St Margarets (0.7 miles), Strawberry Hill (0.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Cocktails
- Outside seating
Pub visited by woodsy Suggested by John Pettet on 8 Dec 2006.
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> Current user rating: 4.3/10 (rated by 25 users)
> Local guide: Middlesex pub guide
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user reviews of the Grand Union, Twickenham
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| I am always sceptical about a pub that has two bouncers on the door and two wandering around inside especially when there was hardly anyone in what is quite a big pub. I have been going to this pub since it was the legendary Twickers back in the early 90’s and none of the pubs/bars that replaced it do not have any of the knackered/dilapidated charm that pub had. This was the first time I had ventured into the Grand Union and the first thing that struck me was how dark it was. Most of the chairs were in need of repair as the covers are so old that you are literally sitting on the foam underneath. The drinks were over priced, the service poor and the only threat of violence was from the bouncers. I saw the incident Penny2 talks about and it is bouncers like these that cause others in that position to be mocked for being Neanderthals (that is what Cave Men are called to any Grand Union bouncer who maybe reading this). On the plus side, the DJ played some excellent 70’s funk records that was then spoilt by Mariah Carey blaring out. Shame, and this was my cue to leave. I will not be going to this pub again. Rubbish. LennyBanter - 31 Dec 2008 17:15 |
| Called in for drinks after Quins/Tigers match 27/12 six of us in party all family members age range 24 to 62. It seems that the bouncers have no ability to thinkl. We were man handled out of the pub after my brother went out for cigarette and they wouldn't let him back in?? Pub was full they said, and althought he spoke to them on the way out of pub bouncers said no way they could prove he had been in there with us? So we spoke to explain and result was two of the bouncers rugby tackled my brother and then my husband out of door as I was trying to let them back in. This was followed by forcibly taking drink off me and saying I was no longer welcome in pub/ We were not allowed to finish drinks and I was forced out of the door by two of the three Bouncers??? DON'T BOTHER TO USE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE MANAGED BY THE BOUNCERS ! Penny2 - 29 Dec 2008 15:08 |
| Agree totally with RSA1512. Service is straight outta Monty Python. Went in with some friends - suited and booted. No real ale (it's always off). Payed through the nose for a drink, but offered the barmaid some change to get a note in the change. The reaction (funny, suspicious, cynical look) and the thick Slavonic accent, "No change", with a little smirk that alluded to "I know what you're upto sunshine". Learn to friggin count. It helps. Or better still, become a pornstar - a job which I am positive you would make a real success of. But stay away from the counter-side of a pub. Forever. On the plus side, the decor reminds me of Hammer Horror circa 1972, if that could be described as a plus. And the beer was sh*te. BananaSundae - 13 Dec 2008 17:23 |
| decent boozer,certainly better than filthys and the hog. Having said that there isn't much of an atmosphere in here which is bizarre as there are always people in here. Beers are very dear but I must admit, the food is incredible- easily does the best pub burger in London whoagigi - 5 Dec 2008 12:53 |
| We tried to go for a quiet drink in here after a Harlequins game the other week and they refused us entry as they have a policy which does not allow 'sports shirts'. Work that one out. Cleversaz - 11 Nov 2008 14:25 |
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