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A very good place to congregate and get intoxicated on a fine range of brews. Decent staff and facilities despite it becoming a bit sterile interior-wise. My wallet got pinched when I was last there, so beware.
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Modern style interior with cream walls and exposed brickwork although a fire was burning in the grate. Mix of seating types. Plasma TV on the wall not on at the time, jukebox playing. Original plans of the building on one wall, a nice detail.
Deuchars IPA, Theakston Mild, Adnams Bitter, London Pride, and Rebellion Roasted Nuts, 4.6%, seasonal brew, in good nick it must be said. Not a bad range, most local pubs here serve just Youngs.
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The Tap is a pleasant enough pub - particularly for ale drinkers because there is always a good selection available (including some unusual brands). The quality is normally pretty good and the barmaids are normally easy on the eye. It also has a pretty good jukebox which is always a bonus. what more could a man ask for?
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A little clinical in appearance and not a style I would ordinarily look for, but this place does seem keen on serving a decent selection of ales. As I was passing yesterday I peered through the open window at the four hand-pumps and the barmaid cheerily popped out to ask whether I could be tempted by anything. Nice to get a friendly greeting, and the choice included a 5%-er from Joseph Holt as well as a Mild and Adnams & Pride. I'll be back to sample another time
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The recent refurbishment isn't nearly as bad as some would make out. Anyone wishing to observe the truly horrifying consequences of some modernisations need look no further than over the road to the Dog and Fox. The Tap is still by far the best pub in the Village. It has the best beers and other drinks, all well kept and always something out of the ordinary on offer. Wine list is decent and very well priced - after the house wines, all the prices are uniform, so you actually get to choose your wine based on what style you like to drink, a very novel ideal indeed! Crowd is refreshingly mixed and unpretentious which is more than can be said for other pubs in the area. Staff are great - the girls are all very pretty (as others have noted!) and the landlord and lady clearly have a passion for their pub and their product. They, if anything, are the reason this has remained such a star pub despite initial grumblings about the smarted up interior. Definitely NOT a winebar!
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Nothing like the pub it used to be. They have succeeded totally in removing the character from what was once a real pub. Now looks more like a hotel bar. But when I was in there the other day the beer was good (I had the Eccleshall's Slaters) and have seen other less frequently seen beers there in the past. So not a total disaster then, but I would prefer it the way it was.
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Probably the best pub in the village. That's a difficult achievement. The cheapest pints around, but still requiring a mortgage. If you can afford it and don't mind being surrounded by public school kids all Friday and Saturday nights then it's alright.
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Rather bland, winebar style pub. London Pride was ok.
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Had 2 interesting ales on from 4, which is a plus. The place just feels very nothingy though. I wouldn't want to spend time here just because of the beer. Is it a cafe or shop, someone's backroom or a pub? It doesn't know and nor do I!!!
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I totally agree with the last posting. The Adnams is still very good, but the pub has lost is charm. My wife misses the Leffe Blonde too. This was once the best on the village; this is no longer the case.
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Although they have done their best to surgically remove all atmosphere from this once great little local, I have to say that the beer is still great. Bring back the old style pub, it isn't meant to be a wine bar wannabe!!!
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I've been in here for lunch twice recently - pre and post-decorating - and I think it is a decent little place.
On both occasions they have had a couple of ales that I've never heard of before (always a better idea than the rather dull and common Pride, Greene King IPA, etc) and the beer was spot on, at a reasonable price.
The food, although nothing special was good enough and well-priced.
It was a bit dingy on the first visit, but has been brightened up with the redecoration.
Also the patrons were a mixed bunch, some young people, some old people, some families, which gave it an unthreatening and unpretenious vibe. Obviously it was in the afternoon, so I can't really speak about the other reviewers problems with the loud music.
It is a great little find, at least for lunch and an early afternoon pint, in the otherwise sterile and shallow Wimbledon Village.
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Walked past last Thursday and it looks as if the Tap is being redecorated again. Men in overalls everywhere
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good range of real ales, really enjoyed the cornish ones!!!!!!!!!!
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Good selection of ales, I had a couple of pints of Hook Norton Old Hooky which went down nicely. Not surprisingly it was busy on a Saturday night, but also seemed incredibly noisy (the customers, not music or anything like that!). Clientele a bit brash and trendy for my taste and beers a bit on the pricy side (£5.10 for two pints of bitter), although certainly worth another visit if I'm passing.
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Popped in recently for a pint with the wife. It was so loud in there that although she was sitting across the table, I couldn't hear a word she was saying. Hence, a fantastic place to take your wife for a pint.
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I really want to love this pub, and to proclaim it to be one of the best in the whole of South-West London.
It really should be for so many reasons. Firstly it has a great range of ales, all well kept. It's also a nice small pub, that seems to retain much of it atmosphere, but for some reason I never seem to enjoy this place as much as I should. I personally find it too smokey for my liking, and the clientele don't strike me as being particularly friendly and welcoming (Perhaps I'm expecting to much from people who live in Wimbledon Village?).
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad pub by any means, and it's certainly worthy of a visit if your in the area. Mabey it just me, as I've never seen this pub get anything but the highest praise. However I just feel it could be so much more in my mind. Sigh.
anonymous - 21 Mar 2005 14:53 |
I liked this pub far more than I expected to. The Adnams was great - Gales less so but it seemed well kept 9and the pub has a cask marque)so I'll put that down to taste. Landlord was friendly and seemed to enjoy the product which has to be a good sign. The food looked very good but they were turning people who wanted to eat away at about 3pm having run out, so maybe this could be addressed. Another good pub for the village - nice one.
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This is a superb pub. I visited last night with a group of friends and enjoyed Slaters' Monkey Magic mild amongst other great beers. There are five ales available on handpump alongside an interesting range of bar snacks. All types of games available from the bar, and normally the music allows conversation without having to shout too loud.
The landlord and his staff are warm, friendly and approachable, and I left with the desire to visit again soon.
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Wow! what a great pub. Fantastic staff- especially that handsome new blond chap -lovely beers with a broad selection, ditto with the wines. Boardgames to borrow for free, great jukebox, tasty food, especially the tapas. A must for any trip to the village.
Joshua - 5 Oct 2004 00:51 |
Sorry about the warm beer! Hope to improve this shortly with new beer engines& lagging. Sadly this means we drop down to four ales
The Landlady - 2 Sep 2004 21:43 |
Couldn't spot the landlord - only girls behind the bar (sounds like an improvement any how). Good selection of beers (no Youngs!!), recognised 4 of the 5 ales on offer so asked for a taster of the fifth option. Got given about 1/3 pint as a taster but didn't care for it much so chose the Cally. This came up rather heady so was left to settle while the second pint was poured, then the barrel ran out! My mate had to settle for Adnams while my pint less about an inch was charged as a half. (I've seen bigger heads than this in other theiving pubs) so great service in a freindly atmosphere. Only minus was that we felt the beer was a touch too warm.
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good fun to be had here. just across the road and nice fresh beer. lots of youngsters that can't get into finch's. nice management and friendly staff
Joel - 24 Jun 2004 05:09 |
We go to the "Tap" quite often for one or two before or after a meal at a nearby restaurant. The attraction is the regularly changing selection of guest bitters and ales. The landlord is very keen on his bitters and ales (just check the red nose). I would recommend to anyone who enjoys variety in their beer and who is not afraid of flavour.
Guy - 25 Mar 2004 16:03 |
The BT is a perfect 1 or 2 pint stop of before crossing the road to the finch, excellent beer and very few poor people (there's a kind of means watershed at the roundabout at the top of the hill, hooray)
dookstain - 4 Mar 2004 19:51 |
That picture is AWFUL. In reality this is actually quite a cool little place. Its gets seriously crwoded in there during busier periods, so if you manage to work your way to the back don't expect to leave for a good few hours. The setup's good in summer with the open front....and the pimms is classic.
mace debater - 16 Feb 2004 13:26 |
great place to have a pint. the juke box rocks and the staff are great. Great food too. must visit if in the area
ayse - 4 Feb 2004 13:56 |
avoid . ordered 2 meals half hour later 1 turns up another 15 mins no sign of mine no apologies nothing, asked for money back they grunted and gave it back still without a single word of explanation or apology. maybe it was new staff but i wont be spending another minute or penny in there. avoid.
yan - 29 Jan 2004 13:51 |
Went to KCS and best nights were always at the BT. The ale is not expensive like you would expect in wim village. better how it used to be few years back (on no..thats just cos i was underage!)
Charlie - 28 Jan 2004 10:58 |
Great little pub in the middle of the village.Friendly staff & good selection of beers.Awesome juke box and mine host seemed friendly enough!
Paul - 6 Jan 2004 11:31 |
The best pub in the village, never had bad service its run by a really friendly bunch, allways guest beers in, well kept too. Good juke box love to go there with friends or family.
oh and by the way, stuart sounds so boring he should be barred from any decent pub anyway.
miss this pub at youre peril!
Tom - 5 Sep 2003 16:43 |
Top staff? Hmmm... I visited this pub with a friend for the England vs. Australia friendly last year. Quite liked the place when I arrived although when my mate and I finished our drinks and had the temerity to stay on for the last 10 minutes of the football (we have jobs to go to so can't get too drunk on a school night!) we got an earful from the landlord's wife about how if we want to stay in her pub we've got to buy more drinks! Can't say I've ever experienced this before...
Stuart - 27 Aug 2003 14:50 |
what can i say? probably the best looking girls in london and they all work iin the brewery tap!fantastic.
james - 16 Aug 2003 12:07 |
Wicked Atmosphere, love the juke box, lovely pub meals and top people running the place. John & Heather, you rock!
My favoutie pub in the village for a sneakey pint in between shifts! Kate @ The Dog
kate - 8 Jun 2003 09:44 |
Top publich hoose, run by none other than Fat Eric Clapton!
Interesting tapas nights on wednesdays too
Dangerous Clive - 16 May 2003 16:00 |
The landlord here is a legend, the other staff are generally nice looking. The beer is cool and so is the jukebox. Best pub in the village, but can get crowded.
Andy - 4 May 2003 01:43 |
Top pub, top staff, top beer, top of the hill.
Sunderland fans be warned!
Fred - 7 Apr 2003 18:06 |
What a great pub - sat by the fire, drank excellent beer and played crib. Bliss. Even the misses enjoyed it.
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best pub sunday lunch I've ever eaten - proper home cooked food. have the chicken though because you get much more meat than the beef
Richie - 31 Dec 2002 13:33 |
Attracts the local private schools' under age drinkers and lots of horsey types.
james - 13 Jun 2002 17:11 |
