If you are ever stuck for a place to have a Sunday Roast in West London – try the Skiddaw…
One thing that the English do particularly well is a Sunday Roast (if you are not familiar with this it consists of roasted and juicy meat accompanied by piles of veggies and oven roasted potatoes). However, not all Sunday Roasts are alike and in recent times the commercialisation of the meal has seen quality levels at many pubs take a nose dive. Note, pubs are the only real place to have a roast outside the home.
The Skiddaw is a simple but comfy pub located at 43 Chippenham Road, London, W9 2AF, near Maida Vale tube station. They serve an excellent selection of beers, ales and wines with a cold pint of Staropramen being my favourite (however, be warned that they sometimes use warm glasses fresh from the dishwasher which is a not the best at keeping cold beer cold!).
During my last visit I decided to order their special roast of the day – a herby half chicken. Now after being used to meagre portions and hefty pricetags at wanna-be trendy pubs like the Clifton Hotel or the Salt House, I was prepared for the worst. Boy, I was to be disappointed *sarcastic smirk* as what was brought out was a veritable feast of golden roasted poultry, crispy potatoes and a divine selections of veggies - steamed leaks, al dente green beans, carrots – there were all there in force. I couldn’t believe my eyes and all for £8.50!
The food was as tasty as it looked and by the end of it I was brimming with degustable contentment. The two pints of Staropramen rounded out an excellent meal. I commend the Skidaw for bucking the trend of other pubs and serving up simple, good value Sunday Roast. I’ll be back again and will bring my friends.
I give Skiddaw’s Sunday Roast
5 / 5 for food (the chicken is finger lickin’ good)
4 / 5 for ambiance (quite and good music, comfy, but nothing spectacular)
3 / 5 for localness (they don’t make any claims about the sourcing about the food, but the food is locally simple)
4.5/5 for value (it’s a bargain at £8.50 where many places now charge up to £12)
4.25/5 Overall
If you are ever stuck for a place to have a Sunday Roast in West London, keep the Skiddaw in mind. It won’t disappoint and you might find yourself going there for just a general drink another time as well… did I mention their regular menu is not to shabby either?