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	LONDON APPRENTICE	Isleworth, Middx TW7 6BG	62 Church Street
	This attractive Georgian, Thames-side pub takes its name from the City livery company apprentices, who stopped here for refreshments after their long row upstream. The pub was a place for secret liasons; in Tudor times, Henry VIII with wife to be Catherine Howard, (ironically she was held nearby at Syon House before her execution in 1542) and later, Charles II with his mistress Nell Gwynne.	Rebuilt in the early 18th century, it was a resting place for travellers on the river and stayed open all night. A tunnel which links the pub with the nearby church, was used by smugglers to store contraband in the crypt. The long, low ceilinged, ground floor bar was once divided; the public bar with darts and bar billiards, the cosier lounge with an open fireplace. Above this is a framed 'mural' recording a bell-ringing competion in 1848. Food is popular here, main courses £5.50-£7.50. Three course Sunday Roast at £15. The hansome Regency dining room upstairs has excellent views across the Thames and is available for functions.
			OPEN Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00 Sun 12.00-22.30 TEL 020 8560 1915 RAIL Syon Lane BUS H37
			FOOD Summer 11.00-21.30 Winter 12.00-14.30 & 18.00-21.30 Major Credit Cards
			BEER Courage & guest.