Style abounds in what was once the factory of wallpaper icon Sanderson but now houses a 150-cover restaurant and bar in the growing family of neighbourhood establishments from Will Beckett and Huw Gott.

Foxlow Chiswick has taken over the site which was previously home to popular haunt Sam’s Brasserie and Bar, situated in a quant alleyway just off Turnham Green just a stone’s throw from the busy High Road.

The characterful design is enhanced by the 19 century building’s original features, while reclaimed and vintage materials are used and the cavernous space also retains many of the industrial workings of its past. There is much to admire about the feel of this latest establishment on the Chiswick scene and the well-balanced menu means it is not about style over substance.

For our lunch visit we sat at one of the smart comfortable teal leather booths in the characterful bar area, which is enhanced by a selection of particularly attractive lighting and feature mirrors. The open-plan main restaurant area is also appealing with its banquettes and reclaimed chairs and vintage posters and books bring a warmly feel to the area.

Having immediately struck up a rapport with our cheery Kiwi waiter Rangi, we kicked off with tasty snacks of anchovy and goat’s butter crisps (£3) and a selection of meats which included coppa, saucisson and salami (£5) and got things going nicely.

Our starters were spot on; quality smoked Tamworth spare ribs (£9) fell apart and were offset by a crunchy chilli infused salad while tongue tingling well-seasoned crispy five pepper squid (£8) hit the mark.

These were washed down by a cracking Five Points pale ale on tap and brewed in Hackney from a drinks list where enticing cocktails are favourites and there is a good wine selection, although I would have liked a wider choice by the glass.

Steaks feature strongly on the menu and Fiona was more than happy with her perfectly cooked medium rare tender flatiron, which was a good piece of meat with bounce and flavour, and came with skinny fries and a decent béarnaise sauce (£15).

My glowing Brixham hake sat well with a robust red-pepper romesco sauce (£14) and the plate of food was no let down. A vibrant well-dressed, yet simple, heritage tomato salad (£3.50) was a perfect accompaniment to the well-delivered fish.

We finished with puds of an indulgent sweet and sugary passion fruit soft serve sundae (£6.50) and chocolate amarettos (£3), which were solid rather than show stoppers.

This is the third Foxlow opened by Beckett and Gott – a fourth is set to open in Balham any day – and its delivery of well cooked food and a tempting menu, which includes brunch at weekends, should win favour with the discerning Chiswick crowd.

Foxlow , 11 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick , W4 4PH - 020 7680 2702