BITE user comments - Basileus
Comments by Basileus
After a few weeks away, I was surprised to find this pub closed for major works. Anyone know when it might be opening again?
Hopefully in time for the lighter nights when the riverside ambience, watching the sun set over Hampton Court Park, makes up for occasional failings in beer (real ales) quality or stocks!
Things have been better since they became a Cask Marque pub, but not consistently so.
24 Mar 2006 00:12
The Old Kings Head, Hampton Wick
I was in here on Monday evening and there were only two of us, plus the barman, for an hour or more.
What a shame, because the Timothy Taylor's was excellent, and the place feels very welcoming apart from all the empty space!
The owner must have invested quite a bit to bring it up to this standard, so come on folks - let's give him a bit more support, or I fear the pub will be out of action again.
22 Mar 2006 23:44
The Harp is becoming so popular that they ran out of sausages on Sunday afternoon! Fortunately there are four other pubs within easy staggering distance (also one of the few Post Offices in London which issues International Driving Permits - in case you ever need one). On a previous visit, I sampled the Timothy Taylor Landlord and found it well up to standard: soft, with hints of honey, rather than the slightly harsh flavour more often found in other London outlets. Full marks to the cellarers.
1 Dec 2005 22:31
I called in for a quick pub lunch midweek - they were serving one of the best ales in England: Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter, and probably the best sausage sandwich in London (I chose the Pork and Leek variety) with tasty fried onions, and a perfect baguette, chewy but not too crispy. Incredible value for �5.20 all in!
9 Nov 2005 23:57
The Harp, Covent Garden
The bar was crowded and rather smokey on Saturday evening, so I tried upstairs for the first time. What a super room - surprisingly stylish, with an interesting view down Adelaide Street - and no problems having my sausage sandwich served there. The Harvey's Bitter was excellent, building up a hoppy fragrance; two guys in the bar were also well pleased with their pints of Crop Circle.
26 Mar 2006 19:31