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A large [[Category Greene King|Greene King]] pub in [[Locale Eastcote|Eastcote]], the largest near the station (though there are several bars). Previously known as the Manor <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3438336657/ photo]</small>, it was refurbished in late 2011 and [http://web.archive.org/web/20120514214738/http://ruislip.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/2011/10/the-manor-to-be-reborn-as-the.html renamed] to the Ascott.
A large pub in [[Locale Eastcote|Eastcote]], the largest near the station (though there are several bars). As of late-2011 it has been renamed as the Ascott (from The Manor) following refurbishment. The comments below predate the refurbishment and renaming.
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Entry is into a large clear space in front of the bar, presumably for standing-up drinking purposes. Seating is provided at high and low tables in a number of different areas. There's plenty of space, but it's rather dark even when it's sunny outside. Outside is a large patio area overlooking the busy main road.
Inside, seating stretches around the central bar, mostly faux-leather banquette seating along the walls, with large tables and a selection of higher tables with stools dotted about. There's plenty of space, but it's rather dark even when it's sunny outside. There's a separate room with two pool tables, and a dartboard with a proper oche, as well as a booth area with microphone nearby.
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While the refurbishment did away with the pool tables and dartboard, it did bring in a number of handpumps, which on [[Kake]]'s July 2013 visit were clipped for Greene King IPA, Old Golden Hen, and Abbot Ale. They also had Peroni and San Miguel lagers on tap. A pint of lime and soda was &pound;1.20.
Outside is a large patio area overlooking the busy main road.
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Food is served from what appears to be a standard menu across this sub-brand (Greene King Flame Grill). In April 2009 (before the refurb), [[Ewan]]'s ploughman's cheese sandwich with pickle (around &pound;3.50) was perfectly tasty and competently put together with an option of either white or granary bread, and decent crispy chips were available for an extra &pound;1.35, though there was a special offer with the sandwich, chips and a Coke for about the same price. Service was friendly, and cutlery and condiments were brought out before the food.
There are no handpulls for ale, but Greene King IPA and Ruddles Best are on draught (the former advertised as being chilled). The lager selection is better, with Staropramen, Leffe and others available.
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Accessibility: No steps to get into the pub, and it's step-free to the bar, toilets, patio, and most if not all of the interior seating once you're in (though there are two heavy doors to get into the ladies', and the cubicles are quite tight). Some of the seating is on high stools at high tables. There was a separate accessible toilet before the refurb, but we haven't confirmed that it's still there.
Food is served 11am-3pm and 4pm-8pm Monday to Friday, 11am-6pm Saturday, and noon-6pm Sunday. The menu is pretty standard but covers a fair number of options, including nachos, sandwiches, burgers and hot meals. [[Ewan]]'s ploughman's cheese sandwich with pickle (around &pound;3.50) was perfectly tasty and competently put together with an option of either white or granary bread, and decent crispy chips were available for an extra &pound;1.35, though there was a special offer with the sandwich, chips and a Coke for about the same price. Service was friendly, and cutlery and condiments were brought out before the food.
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There's a prominent sign outside the door stating that "all shirts/tops etc. to be worn at all times. No hats/hoods worn inside."

Accessibility: No steps to get into the pub, and a separate accessible toilet. The outdoor patio is up one step.

See also:
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/2075 Fancyapint review]

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A large pub in Eastcote, the largest near the station (though there are several bars). As of late-2011 it has been renamed as the Ascott (from The Manor) following refurbishment. The comments below predate the refurbishment and renaming.

Inside, seating stretches around the central bar, mostly faux-leather banquette seating along the walls, with large tables and a selection of higher tables with stools dotted about. There's plenty of space, but it's rather dark even when it's sunny outside. There's a separate room with two pool tables, and a dartboard with a proper oche, as well as a booth area with microphone nearby.

Outside is a large patio area overlooking the busy main road.

There are no handpulls for ale, but Greene King IPA and Ruddles Best are on draught (the former advertised as being chilled). The lager selection is better, with Staropramen, Leffe and others available.

Food is served 11am-3pm and 4pm-8pm Monday to Friday, 11am-6pm Saturday, and noon-6pm Sunday. The menu is pretty standard but covers a fair number of options, including nachos, sandwiches, burgers and hot meals. Ewan's ploughman's cheese sandwich with pickle (around £3.50) was perfectly tasty and competently put together with an option of either white or granary bread, and decent crispy chips were available for an extra £1.35, though there was a special offer with the sandwich, chips and a Coke for about the same price. Service was friendly, and cutlery and condiments were brought out before the food.

There's a prominent sign outside the door stating that "all shirts/tops etc. to be worn at all times. No hats/hoods worn inside."

Accessibility: No steps to get into the pub, and a separate accessible toilet. The outdoor patio is up one step.

See also:

Last visited by Ewan and Jo, April 2009. Food times taken from a sign on the door, April 2009.

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