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| October 29, 2010 12:00 am | to | October 30, 2010 12:00 am |
Come and Celebrate the Relaunch of the Historic Chippenham Pub Hotel!
207 Shirland Road
London W9 3EX
Schedule of Events Friday 29 October:
• Tastings – showcasing new food menu & wine list
• Presentations – Great British Pub Week / Local History display
• Performances – live tribute band
Chippenham publicans Mango and Silvana are delighted to announce the relaunch of the Chippenham Pub
Hotel W9, Friday 29th October, to celebrate Great British Pub Week (30 Oct – 6 Nov).
The Chippenham, a listed building, has been a hive of activity this year in preparation for the launch, and now has a
new look, a respected new chef serving pub food daily and Sunday roasts, regular events, and all new London
Tourist Board Accreditation.
‘The Chip’ has always been loved by locals and visitors to W9… Well-known punters include Rob Young of Primal
Scream, and for many years Norman Wisdom’s father (the family lived around the corner on Fernhead Road). The
pub’s musical connections are well documented too; The Clash and The 101ers also play a part in its history.
Popular landlord Mango, who has been a publican for over twenty years, says:
“In the 10 years I’ve been at the Chippenham – five years behind the bar then leaseholder since 2005 – its reputation
has really turned around. Some may recall its ‘wild’ days, but in this millennium it’s known as a family friendly,
community based local. We have regular corporate and holiday travelers staying at the hotel, and this summer we
had ‘pop-up’ Opera which went down a storm. We also run very well attended weekly poker nights, live music on
Saturdays and regular sporting fixtures, as well as big, themed special events around Irish Day, St George’s Day,
Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Families are welcome at these events or any day of the week.
We’re currently in discussions with the North Paddington History Group to host a Pub Quiz Night, and on December
14th, the Harrow Road Community Choir will perform. Then in early 2011 we’re planning “Chippenham’s Got Talent”
and a regular Cinema Night. There’s a lot going on! I’m excited to have our new in-house chef, Andrew Fila, with us
and also very proud of our accreditation from the London Tourist Board.”
Three Facts about The Chippenham: Did You Know?
• The 101ers played there…
• An interior wall features restored tiles discovered after the Blitz…
• It was used as an overflow church back in the day…!
