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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.

Last visited by Ewan and Jo, April 2009. Food times taken from a sign on the door, April 2009.
OS X co-ord: 510967 OS Y co-ord: 187892 (Latitude: 51.578479 Longitude: -0.398392)
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