The Tabard has links to the Arts and Crafts movement

What would William Morris have made of the plasma screens and fruit machines?
10 April 2012

The London pub with the closest links to the Arts & Crafts movement of the 19th century is, of course, the glorious Blackfriar. And whilst the Tabard's not quite as spectacular, it does deserve a mention alongside that home of reliefs of cheeky monks.

The Tabard was built as part of the development of the Bedford Park estate - one of the first garden suburbs - and charming exterior and interesting interior (note the tilework) are worthy of intention. There's also a theatre attached - the Tabard - which maintains the connection between the pub and the arts.

Nowadays, the pub is still a good enough boozer in its own right, offering up decent beers - five hand pumps - and jolly decent pub grub to a mix of locals. Though what would William Morris have made of the plasma screens and fruit machines?

NEAREST STATION: Turnham Green station

FEATURES: disabled facilities, ATM, function room available, live music, outdoor seating,quiz night Tuesday

The Tabard
2 Bath Road, W4 1LW

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