One Over The Ait, The Loft

Food is a bit too expensive for the portion. But the atmosphere and the place are lovely. The staff are really friendly. It's really nice to watch sports events here. I just moved to the area so I'm happy to find this place.

Beautiful location and easy to get to whether by walking or bus (65 to Kew Bridge). Modern-feel with some mix-'n-match of various elements, all nice on their own but kinda missing like a central, cohesive feel to it. Seating outside is marvelous, with a pool table on the second floor as well. Service was a little impersonal and haphazard but it might just be that they were kinda busy (? although not really). Poor servers had to keep going up and down from first to second floor, though. Tough. Food-wise, lots of great options. Had my first ever Fish and Chips in the UK. Chips were probably up there in the top chips (or fries) I've ever had. Fish batter was good and crisp, but the fish itself I feel could have done with some marinating with herbs and spices but apparently, as I was told, marinating the fish and schzuzing it up a little bit is a bit uncommon in Briton restos and pubs. So I guess if judged by it is what it is, pretty good fish. The sauces were stellar. Great selection of drinks overall. Price not bad for the portions they serve.

Mate suggested we meet up for what used to be an 'early doors' pint at 5pm. It's the newest Fullers pub I've ever visited. Thirst quenching pint of soda & lime, (I had cycled over), we then noticed one of the screens was showing USA vs Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Watched the thrilling Golden Over denouement. Can recommend the Sweet Potato chips as a snack, before the ride home.