Eat & Drink
Originally published on Wednesday, 2nd June 2010
Fever Pitch
474 - 476 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1BY - 020 7610 3137 - www.feverpitchfulham.co.uk
Location
Yes, yes, we know that for many of you you’d rather live on bread and water for the rest of the year than venture to Fulham, but with the Harwood Arms and Manson now setting the foodie standard, we think you might be eating your words along with the bread sooner than you think.
Vibe
Formerly the King’s Head pub, the latest venue to be taken on by bar supremo Brenhan Magee (Pop, Saint, Jerusalem and Club, Bar & Dining) is London’s only World Cup-focused pop-up so, of course, the sole purpose of the place is to eat, drink and (mainly) watch football. Until the football season is over, that is, and the site becomes a grill restaurant inspired by critics Spanish favourite Etxebarri.
Flavours
Refreshingly no-frills, in its current pop-up mode, the bar celebrates the food you’re supposed to eat whilst watching the footie. So there’ll be classic hotdogs and retro Breville toasted sandwiches – from ham and cheese to foie gras, apricot and chili jam, if you’re reaaally posh, to soak up the non-poncey beer.
Décor
This ain’t the Wolseley and it’s not trying to be. Along with a hefty dose of memorabilia that include Gascoigne-signed photos and Lineker-signed shirts, the highs and lows of the beautiful game will decorate the walls on one of the nine screens. And if it all gets too much you can cool down on the terrace.
Upshot
If Magee were a beer he’d be a Carlsberg, as he’s probably the best host in London’s laidback bar and dining sector. Not one to miss a hat-trick, he is sure to make Fever Pitch one of South West London’s most popular and patriotic hang outs over the coming weeks. But it’s with his Basque bar and grill, opening in September, that he’s bound to score the most important goal.
