The EventOracle Brasserie in Ealing

This takeaway used to be the Spicy King which was famed for it's hygiene rating, the subtlety of its spicing, unctuous sauces, generous portion sizes, the 'clean palette' feeling after eating there and was a fine local take away run by Mohammed and a friendly team.

My work colleagues and I were passing by when we spotted this nice little quaint pub on a bridge, eager to unwind over a few beers after a long day we parked up and entered this pub. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by quite the spectacle: a heavyset gentleman in a turban, slumped over the bar and snoring loudly. Four pristine, untouched pints sat beside him, clearly his, as there was no one else around. The barmaid shot us a look that spoke volumes. We immediately understood her silent plea and nodded sympathetically before turning our attention back to the snoring mound at the bar. A few minutes into our visit, the man woke up and groggily scanned the room. He muttered something under his breath while glancing our way. We did our best to ignore him, avoiding eye contact with this dishevelled character, and tried to keep our conversation going. But then he started slurring at the barmaid, and we began to feel uneasy. Our discomfort grew as he muttered obscenities behind us, including a garbled threat about smashing a pint glass over our heads. One of my colleagues, visibly irritated, was ready to confront him, but given the man’s drunken state, we decided against it. What should have been a relaxing afternoon over a few drinks turned into a comical farce, thanks to this unfortunate encounter. The funniest part? As we got up to leave, he tried to strike up a conversation but promptly slumped back onto the counter and fell asleep again. Charming.

Coffee wasn’t to bad but the whole place is very average and service wasn’t best either.... Hopefully they will do better next time.

Un poco caro y no esperar un poco más para llenar la barriga por el efectivo tenía que parte con. Podría haber sido un poco más generosos con la salsa - un poco va un largo camino:) Todo estaba caliente (y sabroso), así que no puedo quejarme de eso. Quizás era tan bueno que me quedé decepcionado con la cantidad!

Had a wonderful evening at The Grange.Sam, the General Manager**, was a class act, checking in on us and ensuring everything was just right. **Csilla** was superb, guiding us through the menu with fantastic recommendations. **Holly** and **Erin** were equally attentive, keeping our drinks topped up and adding to the charm of the night. Exceptional food, delightful atmosphere, and impeccable service—can’t wait to return!