Pubs & Live Music

Riverside Studios Riverside has much more to offer than just a restaurant and a cinema... it also shows stand-up comedy, has a fully functioning tv studio where they film live shows, a theatre for live music, and art exhibitions. A wonderful space with quality at every turn. Crisp Road Hammersmith London W6 9RL www.riversidestudios.co.uk

The Pilot, Chiswick Light-filled, traditional pub with stripped floors, decked patio area, garden room and British menu. www.pilot-chiswick.co.uk

The George IV One of the better traditional pubs in Chiswick. Good selection of ale and lagers, and the food is pretty good too. This is one of the few bars in Chiswick that show football, so if that’s not your thing it may not be the place to go if there’s a big match on. 185 Chiswick High Road London W4 2DR www.georgeiv.co.uk/

The Tabard Cozy, scenic theatre pub in Chiswick, very close to Turnham Green station. Pleasant decor, smallish but likeable outside seating area. The Tabard also has good live music events. 2 Bath Road London W4 1LW www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/ pubs/greater-london/tabard/

Connolly’s Chiswick This is a very Irish bar - so if that is your thing then it may be for you. It has a very loyal local patronage, so somewhere you might find some new friends if they warm to you. 450 Chiswick High Road London W4 5TT www.connollysbarchiswick. co.uk/

Piano Restaurant & Lounge Lebanese food -Lovely decor with beautiful chandeliers & a grand piano. Great choice of cocktails and regular live music keep an eye out for the Belly Dancer! The Raven A decent English pub with unique and fun decors. One of their signs says free beer, which, upon closer inspection, actually says Free WiFi, Great Beer.. There is a resident tuxedo cat. Very cute! 375 Goldhawk Road Stamford Brook London W6 0SA www.theravenw6.com/

Ealing Eclectic Club Live Music Events in Grassroots venues featuring professional and semi pro musicians who seek to entertain audiences while boosting awareness of the rich music heritage of West London 24-25 High Street Drapers Arms London W5 5DB

Should you wish to wet your whistle in Chiswick you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in Chiswick. Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.

Local Hotspots

Enjoy an artisan coffee, while exploring great fashion boutiques right in the picturesque heart of Chiswick!

Rhythm & Brews Their idea is simple - amazing coffee, great food and brilliant music. Come in, grab a coffee, pick a vinyl to listen to and they will add it to the playlist! 22 Walpole Gardens, London W4 4HG www.rhythmandbrews.co.uk

Wild Thyme A great little restaurant in a quiet location just off the Uxbridge Road. Delicious food, very friendly and helpful service, quality and a great mixed menu 2B Thorpebank Road, London W12 0PQ www.wildthymelondon.com Liz Café LIZ Cafe is a small family run coffee shop serving Lavazza super crema coffee and a wide variety of delicious food and cakes. 7 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QQ www.facebook.com/Liz-Cafe-633274836691108/

L’Elysee Artisan Café ‘It started out as a small, independent Artisan Café created by us in 2013. We put our hearts and souls into making it a warm, friendly place where anyone could come and enjoy a hearty meal made with great ingredients and with the utmost attention on the quality, preparation and service at alltimes’. 93 Hammersmith Road, London

Hack & Veldt Delicatessen Artisen bread, cakes, Manmouth Coffee, pastries, cheese,craft beers and wines. 94 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London W4 1QN www.hackandveldt.com/#/

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Danish shop specialising in greener extraordinary fashion and gifts. A unique experience where they think ‘Life is a party’! 378 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick 020 8742 1872 www.flyingtiger.com

Whistles All the top designer names and some relatively new and unheard of names of the future! Check out the website before you go… 188 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick 020 8987 8301 www.whistles.com

Joy JOY is a British fashion and lifestyle brand, renowned for vintage inspired womenswear, classic yet contemporary menswear, unique accessories and quirky gifts 322 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick 020 8987 8525 www.joythestore.com

Dejoli An attentive manager will show you around all the latest brands and labels. Drop in for that personal touch! 105 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick 020 8742 2251 www.facebook.com/dejoliboutique Jigsaw Stylish fashion chain offering contemporary clothing for men, women and children, plus homewares. 158 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick 020 8994 6128 www.jigsaw-online.com

Damsel The brainchild of sisters Kat and Oz, Damsel was born from a desire to create a boutique they themselves would want to shop in. They wanted a place filled with independent labels and contemporary designers Chiswick, London W4 2EU www.damselboutique.co.uk