The Owl and the Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussycat
4.5
Monday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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West London's first Micropub. Home also to the Marko Paulo Microbrewery. Selling real ales (brewed on the premises), some wine, some real cider, soft drinks and bar snacks. A small friendly place for a drink and a chat, not disturbed by music, TV or gambling machines. Children and dogs are not permitted (service dogs excepted.)
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CarolineEx
London, UK45 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
A friendly welcome from the 2 owners - who also brew and share front of house duties. They have converted our local kids bookshop (hence name) into a micro brewery and pub - I believe the only one to do so in U.K. Genuinely making the journey from brew to tap measured in 20ft.
Books, games and Camra literature sit on the bookshop shelves.
Scattered tables and mixed seating make for a convivial and relaxed atmosphere.
No kids, no music and no tv.
Some soft drinks and wine available for the uninterested in beer types. Although good beer is the point of being there.
Books, games and Camra literature sit on the bookshop shelves.
Scattered tables and mixed seating make for a convivial and relaxed atmosphere.
No kids, no music and no tv.
Some soft drinks and wine available for the uninterested in beer types. Although good beer is the point of being there.
Written August 29, 2017
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Ben O
London, UK35 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
A small microbrewery with, maybe, a dozen beers on tap. It is cash only. Pints start at around £4.00, and are delicious. Board games and books can be borrowed to keep one happy too. On the 3rd Monday of each month the local Backgammon club meets too. A quirky pub, but fun.
Written July 18, 2017
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Troy Wielseski III
Pensacola, FL2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Excellent choice of beers, an amazing micropub well worth a visit. Highly recommend, a great experience.
Written November 29, 2022
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PanLion
Ealing, UK33 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Beer was decent enough - not quite to my taste but that's fair enough I think, we're at a stage where there is a lot of experimentation with different styles and flavours and not everything is going to hit the spot.
The service though - good grief. The one thing that small independents like this have control over is customer service. I don't know whether the guy who served us was just having a bad day, or if he's really like that, but very rude, condescending, misheard our order and then got narky about it.
He couldn't have been more condescending if he'd tried - and you got the sense he put a lot of effort into trying to be condescending. My advice is - if you feel a deep personal need to prove to people that you're cleverer than they are (and lord knows, many of us feel that way) - maybe don't put yourself in a position where you're serving the public.
Frankly - I can't help thinking he mistook me for someone else - someone who had really annoyed him in the past, or a particularly violent criminal who was released on a technicality and who he thinks should still be locked up.
The place itself is nice enough - a little rustic, not dirty but equally you get the sense no-one is rushing around trying to keep it ultra clean.
Given the other reviews it does make me think they were maybe having a bad night - however the reaction I got was so passive aggressive rude I don't think I'd dare go in there again.
The service though - good grief. The one thing that small independents like this have control over is customer service. I don't know whether the guy who served us was just having a bad day, or if he's really like that, but very rude, condescending, misheard our order and then got narky about it.
He couldn't have been more condescending if he'd tried - and you got the sense he put a lot of effort into trying to be condescending. My advice is - if you feel a deep personal need to prove to people that you're cleverer than they are (and lord knows, many of us feel that way) - maybe don't put yourself in a position where you're serving the public.
Frankly - I can't help thinking he mistook me for someone else - someone who had really annoyed him in the past, or a particularly violent criminal who was released on a technicality and who he thinks should still be locked up.
The place itself is nice enough - a little rustic, not dirty but equally you get the sense no-one is rushing around trying to keep it ultra clean.
Given the other reviews it does make me think they were maybe having a bad night - however the reaction I got was so passive aggressive rude I don't think I'd dare go in there again.
Written December 20, 2018
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,084 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
I was lucky enough to go to this pub last year and returned again when visiting the area and found it to be just as good. I just love this tiny pub in an old bookshop. Such amazing decor, such good beers, and great atmosphere. Perfect! Long may it continue.
Written June 1, 2019
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Charles G
Wimborne Minster, UK131 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Pre-dinner drink at microbrewery in Northfields, Ealing. Excellent beers and lager with real taste. Friendly owners, worth a visit. Close to Northfields tube and bus routes so easy to get to. Something different.
Written November 10, 2018
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packhorse2
London, UK45 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Pleasant environment with friendly and knowledgeable staff.I tried two tasty beers recommended by the barman. We'll certainly be back
Written July 28, 2018
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,084 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
There is a good range of craft beers in this bookshop converted into a micropub. The decor is impressive with elements of the old bookshop having been tastefully left. Most interesting of all is the toilet with a hand basin on top of the cistern to save water. Staff are most friendly. Another advantage is that you can buy excellent cheese from the shop next door, get them to cut it into small cubes and buy some biscuits and the pub is very happy for you to eat this while you drink beer.
Written March 25, 2018
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The_London_Landy_Man
Greater London, UK23 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
This micro brewpub is great and run by a couple of friends. They brew a range of beers in the back and serve out the front in a very relaxed atmosphere. A whole range of different beers with different stories....if you like a beer you need to go.
Written January 25, 2018
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Jonathan L
North Wales, UK585 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
This is a great find and a welcome addition to Ealing!! Very accessible on the Main Street in Northfields. This little microbrewery is warm and welcoming with a great selection of ales brewed on site!! Will definitely be returning!!
Written November 18, 2017
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- Mon - Thu 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Fri - Sat 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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