Crack open the vodka ... it's a pub for the Poles

Specialities such as Zubrowka vodka will be served
12 April 2012

They are set to have their own university in West London - so it is fitting that the Polish community should also have its own pub.

The Belvedere will welcome its first regulars next month, serving specialities such as Zubrowka vodka and placki ziemniaczane (potato fritter).

And its name will resonate with Poles. Not only is Belvedere a well-known vodka but it is also the name of a palace in Warsaw where the composer Chopin performed.

The local in Acton, West London, is being launched by leisure chain Laurel.

It is thought to be the first Polish pub opened by a major UK operator - following the hundreds of Polish-themed bars and restaurants that have sprung up in Britain since the former communist state joined the EU in 2004.

News of its opening comes after an announcement that a university in the Polish city of Lodz is launching an annexe in Shepherd's Bush, West London.

The Academy of Humanities is sending 12 lecturers.

Create a FREE account to continue reading

eros

Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism.

Join our community where you can: comment on stories; sign up to newsletters; enter competitions and access content on our app.

Your email address

Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

* Required fields

Already have an account? SIGN IN

By clicking Create Account you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use , Cookie policy and Privacy policy .

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in