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A fabulous little local where the staff, lunches and beer are all superb. However, the lighting is dire. This is a cosy place with, bizarrely, the starkest lights which eliminate any atmosphere at a stroke. I can't be the only blind punter (or staff member!) so hopefully this may change in time...
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This is a small Shepherd Neame pub tucked away down a mews behind Belgrave Square. This was one of my regulars when I used to work around the corner in Seaford House. But it seems to have had a fairly recent makeover, the main change being – apart from a general smartening up – the introduction of some of the most hideous high stools and high tables I have seen. But I still really like this little pub, and usually manage to drop in whenever I am in the area. My best wishes to Aiden, the new guv’nor – if anyone can make a go of this pub, he can.
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Love the attention from the staff and well kept beer, but if there's one thing to be said about the place then it's the fantastic sandwiches. Great for a quiet, relaxing afternoon if you've got some time to kill.
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A decent little local down a nice mews (you can smell the money as you walk), selling decent Shepherd Neame beer.
Turned up on a Friday evening when there was a toffs 70's-80's disco on - all very weird, especially when they played Eton Rifles and London Calling. Hard to tell whether it was with brainless gusto or wonderful irony that Petronella, Henry their chums sang along at the top of their voices.
Worth a quick half for the location.
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Nice quiet pub. Well kept beer. friendly if 'understated' staff. A great place to tuck yourself away from the elements on a wet weekday.
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Came here to watch the Rugby World Cup Final and despite the disappointing result. I can honestly say that we had a great time. My party of twenty were given the upstairs room to watch the game in and despite only one barman called John who was friendly, knowledgeable and by himself. Service was brillant.
An excellent pub and we would return.
anonymous - 22 Oct 2007 15:31 |
One man's 'tatty' is another man's 'well worn'. Proper little pub with good beers and friendly service. Can get pretty busy immediately after work, though.
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Doesn't open at weekends, remember
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Tatty naff little pub in need of some TLC. Amazed it does any trade at all. It looks more like DEL BOYS peckham flat than a pub. Dont mention the food OH DEAR ME!
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Finally visited when it was open and to be frank I expected a lot more. Visited around 2 on Monday afternoon and there were only 3 other people there. It is situated in a nice place and I can imagine it being nice sat outside with a pint during summer. But sat inside in February it didn't really do anything for me.
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During the summer many tables are placed outside for eating. A decent menu and it does get very busy at lunchtime and in the evenings. The mews location means it safe to stand outside as only the occassional Chelsea tractor goes by. A pub we go back to repeatedly.
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Lovely Pub to sit outside as said before. Only had Spitfire on when we visited.
As per all Belgravia pubs expensive!
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Great pub to sit outside on an unusually warm late September evening. The landlors was great, as were the free sandwiches. Good atmosphere and a lovely setting. It's an oasis, like you were a million miles from the grot and tat of Victoria station!
We always have a great time there.
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This place knows how to make you feel welcome. Tight fit but cosy... great food, great service and good beer...
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Can't understand how a Shepherd Neame pub generates such excitement? Nice enough place but the beer isn't up to much. The ales are watery and Oranjeboom is just another mass produced lager, surely?
anonymous - 27 Feb 2006 10:21 |
A friend of mine’s wife arranged a surprise birthday bash on a Saturday. The theme was POKER and the person with the most chips won a trophy! Catering was great, homemade Lamb Rogan Josh with all the trimmings (we are big curry fans and we got exactly what we wanted). Great to have the pub to ourselves as it normally closes at the weekend but they’ll open for you and no charge for the hire! Beers are kept well. The Bar Manager, Robert, is so great we gave him some time off so he could join the game- guess who won the trophy !!! We'll keep him behind the bar next time!
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Old fashion pub, were service counts.
And beer matters!
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Fabulous, friendly pub (people and staff). I took my department there in the Summer and the landlady laid on a "Cream Tea and champagne" brunch in the upstairs room.Everyone loved it and no charge for the room.
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One of the friendliest pubs in London. Coming from a small country village it's nice to find the equivalent of a friendly village pub in London. Robert the barman gets to know everyone's name and is a master of the cocktail shaker! Check out the great food lunchtime, huge portions and a different "special" every day. The week's specials are posted on the pub's website - www.horseandgroom.net
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Like the barman, it's all a bit weird but quite cool and friendly nonetheless. Disappointed to learn that it was Thatch's local. Kind of put me off a bit. Still, it's not the pub's fault. My guess is that something in the water at the Horse and Groom, intended to poison the iron lady, was drunk by the barman. A bit like a plot from Allo Allo.
anonymous - 23 Feb 2006 14:01 |
Small, friendly pub in a small mews serving the full range of Shepherd Neame beers which were in very good form on my visit. Worth a visit if in the area.
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Closed on Sunday afternoon, so head for the Nags Head or Grenadier
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Oh, I must have got the wrong pub. Booked the upstairs function room...well I say room, but you couldn't swing a cat in there, and there was no door. Function alcove would be more appropriate. Food was cold, and to be honest fairly crap.
On the plus side, the locals were friendly, there's a good range of beers and snacks (reindeer sausages, etc.). The barman was friendly, but a bit strange, and didn't strike be as being very well organised.
I struggle to think of a reason to revisit this place - probably best left to the locals.
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A wonderful traditional pub with friendly staff. Quite small but this adds the ambience. The manager Robert learns everyones name after a couple of visits and provides free sandwichs on Friday evenings. The best of a number of excellent pubs in the area.
Julian - 4 Nov 2004 15:19 |
My favourite local, makes the best sandwiches in london that I've found. Beer is good, bloody marys are great and Robert's Special Pimms is outstanding - just don't drink 4-5 on a sunny lunch/afternoon if you have any work to do for the rest of the day! PS: Robert is the bar manager.
All round a great palce that I try to go to as often as I can!
Aidan - 13 Oct 2004 17:02 |
My local for work and we are regulars there most Fridays and the odd tempting lunchtime. Great quirky pub at the end of a pretty mews. Nice pint of Spitfire, and Oranjeboom too. Margaret Thatcher's local too.
Lawrence - 20 Aug 2004 22:42 |
Simply a great pub! It makes perfectly good sense, since the publican turned out to be the nicest and most knowledgeable of his kind I've met in London so far.
Mr Gray - 24 May 2004 01:11 |
In the late Sixties I lived on Chester Street and the Horse & Groom was my local. It was the best then and each visit since then has been just as good. Ate outside last June and was happy to find time has not changed my favourite local. Thanks!
Gerry - 26 Jan 2004 14:52 |
Top notch mews pub. Staff are friendly, and make a real effort to look after their regulars. Excellent beer and some inventive cocktails - try the Jelly Babys. Also much better Bloody Marys than the famous ones up the road in the Grenadier.
Andy - 28 Aug 2003 14:32 |
Went in there on Monday evening (21/7/03) Gorgeous exterior and they serve a good pint of Spitfire as well as some interesting lagers. The Barman was a bit of a surly numpty though.
Rich - 24 Jul 2003 19:28 |
Great pub frendly staff great area cracking other pubs nearby.
Bob - 23 May 2003 14:03 |
Best pub in Belgravia. Don't tell anyone!
Billy - 25 Apr 2003 10:02 |
Shepherd Neame Pub in small mews in Belgravia. Very friendly staff and clientele. Excellent food served lunchtime (huge portions!). Outside seating available.
anonymous - 28 Oct 2002 14:38 |
