The Ember Grill, Pinner Green

I seem to remember the Ember Grill in the early 60's my father was a Constable in Pinner and a few time as a treat we would go there. Memories now at 70 vague but live in Pinner Green still (previously Hatch End till 62 now Pinner since 75. There was a saying that Pinner would go downhill if it ever had a fish & chip shop, well we have but McDonalds failed, a few shops in the region are still there

Most original shop still operating as a Chemists Hall & Sons in Hatch End (in 1958 maybe earlier)was next door to local barber shop and no matter what style you asked for it was ALWAYS short back and sides, now a favoured crop since the 80's, always knew us in Hatch End - Pinner were ahead of out time.

When working for Mead Transport of Wembley between 1966/68, I occasionally had lunch at the Ember Grill on Saturday. I used to work Saturday mornings so the Ember was a wonderful place to relax over good food and wine. The owner at that time was a Swiss gentleman who lived up Eastcote Road.. He wore a sash, possibly Cordon Bleu. The menu was excellent and varied. When my first wife and I got married we had our reception at the Ember. Very sad to learn of this venue's demise. Ths original owner that I refer to moved on and opened the Belair Restaurant at Northwood. Another exceptional restaurant, overlooking Northwood Golf Course. Another long gone! Just proves that trendy, modern eaterys are no substitute for quality.