BITE user comments - brownbear
Comments by brownbear
The Blue Ball, Walton On The Hill
Very good refurb that has actually restored a pub feel to the place.
Decent pint of Pride on all my visits, food seems popular in bar and restaurant, and nice garden.
Manager and staff friendly.
3 Oct 2008 17:04
Hogsmill Tavern, Worcester Park
This was an East End pub demolished and transported to this site and re-erected here in the 1930s, I kid you not.
Used to be great by which I mean 30 years ago. Now of course a chain.
7 Aug 2007 21:23
The Hand In Hand, Wimbledon Common
Great BBQs at the moment. Bitter well kept. Small Patio as well as the expanse of grass at the front, part of Wimbledon Common.
Kitchen tends to close quite early, the Billet next door generally does food later.
24 Jun 2005 02:34
Used to be an interesting pub with the business community in one bar and the bikers in the other. Went in there on a soaking winter night a few months ago and found a bevy of waitress waiting to escort me to a table.
To my mind not really a pub any more, just an eating place.
19 Jun 2005 00:21
The Chequers, Walton On The Hill
I'm not sure if this pub knows where it is heading. It retains some village atmosphere and the food and drink is on the good side. BBQs very good in summer months as is the garden.
But the restaurant, which was full of character, doesn't seem to figure in the plans, which many locals miss for the special night out.
19 Jun 2005 00:14
The Fox and Hounds, Walton On The Hill
Landlord Nigel has transformed the flagging fortunes of the Fox. Bitter (Pride, Youngs O) superbly kept. Lively village atmosphere.
Food has a growing reputation, restaurant (non-smoking) is frequently busy (smokers may dine in the bar).
19 Jun 2005 00:10
The Bricklayers Arms, Kingston Upon Thames
Excellent food chez Kev, beer is variable and deliveries seem to be a problem.
Fish is recommended. Vegetarians specially catered for.
One word of warning, check if AFC Wimbledon are at home before visiting, as it gets crowded from 12:00-14:30 Saturday match days and only a restricted (but good)menu is served.
19 Jun 2005 00:05
The Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common
Friendly staff. Well kept beer, imaginative and varied menu. Prices moderate to high. Restaurant at back.
Large grass area (part of Wimbledon Common, not owned by the brewery)shared by customers of this pub and the Hand in Hand next door, so gets very busy on sunny days and/but is popular with families.
16 Jun 2005 16:19
The Pig and Whistle, Earlsfield
Opened in 1975 and over the next 20 years developed into a thriving community pub. Refurbished in 1996 as Youngs decided on a change of direction. 47 regulars excluded in 1997 for mostly trivial reasons (if any. These bans are being upheld by the new management.
19 Nov 2004 16:27
The Pig and Whistle, Earlsfield
Notwithstanding the ongoing problems with the drains which do not make the toilets the most attractive, this pub has definitely upped its game in the past few months. I have eaten here several times and the quality and variety of food has been good, especially the specials board. It isn't the cheapest but the place has a bit of a buzz about it now and I reckon the best staffed for some years.
8 Jun 2012 11:26