The Steam Packet, Chiswick
There are very few proper pubs left in West London. Most have been turned in to full on restaurants (which of course we love), but sometimes you still want a proper pub, that does good food as well, rather than a restaurant that serves drinks.
The Steam Packet is definitely one that fits the bill, sat on the river in Chiswick just shy of Kew Bridge. It is a proper pub at heart, with a good selection of beers, but they also do good pub food too!
We kicked off with the scallops which came with pea purée and crispy ham. The scallops were perfectly cooked and extremely tender.
We also had the burrata with heritage tomatoes. The burrata just oozed it’s creamy goodness as soon as you cut in to it!
We then went for the ribeye steak. I asked for it blue, and it actually arrived cooked blue! Those of you who have blue steak will know how much of a rarity it is to have a steak served properly blue!
We also had the pea and mint tortellini, with pea velouté and asparagus. A really fresh dish and full of flavour. Personally, I would have preferred it with some pancetta too, but then it wouldn’t be a very good vegetarian option!
Finally we had the triple chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce. All I can say is don’t hold back on the chocolate sauce....it’s amazing!
All in all, this is a fantastic place! A great pub feel, welcoming you for a beer whilst you’re walking along the river, and if you fancy it, you can have a bloody good steak while you’re there!
They are also continuing the Eat Out Help Out throughout October, so make use of it while its there!