The Dove, Hammersmith

The Dove
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19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA
Tel: 020 8748 9474

The Dove has all of the essential ingredients for a quaint riverside pub - bella vistas, hearty fare and a wide variety of ice cold beers on tap. But what I like most is its Guinness Book Of Records claim to fame - it is officially the smallest bar in Britain at a cosy 1.27m x 2.39m!

Established in the 17th century, the Dove has long been a haunt of celeb guests, including Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway and A.P. Herbert (making it the perfect place to review these authors perhaps?!).

We visited on a slightly chilly day and so sat inside by the roaring log fire. There also happens to be a conservatory area and a patio by the river where you can relax on more summery days. The Dove is also a great spot to view the famous annual University Boat Race between Cambridge and Oxford.

The menu was extensive but we couldn't go past the traditional Sunday roasts that had all the trimmings including Yorkshire Pud. The servings were extremely generous and easily washed down with a couple of jugs of English Pimms.