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Friendly little pub. Emphasis on 'little' !! Blink and you'll miss this one altogether on your Richmond pub crawl. Down a cobbled lane (well, used to be cobbled) off the high street, towards The Green, its a tiny old traditional pub which probably seats about 20 people on the ground floor, so its cosy. There is a miniscule back yard open to the elements, and a bar on the first floor, with a lot more room. I believe they still hold their comedy nights up there, its been a while since i was last up there tho'.
Efficient & friendly bar staff make you welcome as soon as you go in, but then they can't miss you, 'cos the place is so small, can they..? This bar is a bit like marmite! You'll either luvvit or you'll hate it...! You decide. Me, i prefer the Cricketers or the Princes Head, just around the corner. JohnBonser...did i have a London Pride in here...?? I'm sure i had one somewhere that day!! It was a good day! TJ
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Good pint of Sharps Doom Bar early yesterday evening, but, yes, this pub is now starting to look and feel a bit run down.
It's been up for sale for some time now, I believe.
Its owned by The Massive Pub Group ( they also own the Tup chain )who are currently in administration, so it will be interesting to see what happens to this pub in the next few months
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Could be a lovely boozer if someone would spend some money on it!!! Needs alot of TLC believe me.
Despite this it has the best selection of Ales in the Richmond area - by a country mile! And the food is astoundingly good for the price that you pay in there. If you want somewhere to go in Richmond that has it all and the friendliest bar staff around it has to be here - the local competion is not much to talk about!
And seeing as its a managed house i very much doubt the person who wrote the comments below has ever seen the licensee!
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well spotted anonymous, I've noticed this too. The most senior people there are doing it and it appears to be only the real ale when it's a bit lively - easy to do as the pumps and trays for the ales are all hidden behind and below the bar level. It's unhygeneic at best, probably against health 'n' safety and makes you wonder what they are doing in the kitchen with your food! I was very disappointed. From my brief observations, the locals get looked after okay, but if you're a new face or in a crowd on a crawl, don't order the real ale - or at least watch then pour it fresh!
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The Brit is one of the oldest and nicest pubs in Richmond. Until recently I would have also said it was one of the best, but I have had a disturbing experience in here twice now in the last few weeks. The bar staff seem to think it is OK to serve a pint of bitter by pouring the contents of the drip tray into a glass and topping up from the hand pump. First time I thought maybe the server was inexperienced and let it go (after correcting them of course), but it happened again last Friday and it was the licensee serving. My conclusion is that this is a policy at the Brit which is very sad.
If anyone from the pub reads this site I hope they take note and stop this ruining a lovely pub.
anonymous - 19 Nov 2007 17:36 |
Reputedly one of Richmond's oldest pubs, and in a great location, so it should be a lot better. friendly enough, but a bit careworn.
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OK but does not stand out from the other local pubs and with the strong competition it really needs to. The pint of TEA was nice enough.
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Lovely pint of doombar last night and a pleasant garden to sit in early evening...
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As JohnBonser - or an airport lounge. Friendly staff make up a bit for atmosphere.
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Has a decent range of real ales on, but lacks atmosphere and pubbiness and feels like the type of place you might find on a railway station concourse.
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Nice quiet pub, where we have eaten good food on more than one occasion. Despite not being a particularly family-orientated pub, were really helpful this sunday lunchtime, providing a high chair and warming food for my 8-month old son. Very impressed.
kitty - 19 Feb 2007 15:52 |
Better then i thought it was going to be i have to say. Had just the right amount of people for a Friday, cos its not the biggest place. Barmaid was lovely as well, and the layout was in good shape.
Food shit, but what do you expect its a pub.
Buying food from a pub is like buying a suit from nettos
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I would say this is one of the best pubs in Richmond - I've never been disappointed after having been here. And the comedy club upstairs is worth a visit.
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Great pub for a quiet pint - food good, too
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Have to agree I like this place too recently - bit barren inside but it has real people behind the bar unlike so many other places in Richmond.
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A nice tidy little pub tucked away down an alleyway. Had a couple of mainstream Real Ales on a couple of days back (Bombadier was mine) which were well kept and served.
Small but comfy beer garden out the back. Well worth a visit.
Blonde barmaid became very excited when we asked directions to the Red Cow, I think 'Phil' the barman there has an admirer...
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Well worth a visit, probably the best pub in the town centre and yes, the comedy is a good way to liven up your Sunday night. San Miguel is served on tap which is a nice touch for lager drinkers.
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One of the best pubs in richmond, definitely top 3.
Moved to richmond a few months ago and the brit has won me over. Great staff who seem to enjoy their job, which gives the place a good vibe.
If it is a nice day you have to sit out in the beer garden, one of the best going around.
Good value food that comes in huge portions.
The location is a bit of a secret but that keeps away the dodgy high street crowd.
A great place for a quiet pint during the day or to start off a big night.
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I wonder whether this is under new management? Went in for the first time in a while and I noticed how friendly and good the service is - Not sure if it was like this before? The comedy is good as well. One of Richmonds better pubs for sure.
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Small but welcoming. Not ever so cheap but the food was good. I recommend the fish and chips!
anonymous - 26 Mar 2006 11:34 |
Good little pub with friendly staff and a decent range of beers. Good value Sunday lunches also.
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Lovely pub, shows sport, doesn't play music at a level where you have to shout in someone's ear to make yourself heard, the food is simple but very well done, good selection of beers and wines, comedy nights, friendly bar staff, beer garden.
It's not huge and impersonal, it's tucked away so when find find it you feel you've found a real gem. But this should save you the hard work. Give it a try!
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Nice little pub hidden down an alleyway. Great pub grub
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Has some of the friendliest bar staff in Richmond. Especially Jackie. Good range of drinks and a huuuuge wine list for a pub. Nice garden and terrace for better weather. Comedy club on Sundays. Restaurant upstairs and good food served too. I can recommend the Britannia Burger! You do get some very interesting customers mind but this only adds to the character!!
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Has the rather impersonal feel of a hotel bar, but has a pleasant garden for drinking outside and makes an occasional change from the hordes that frequent The White Cross when you sometimes cant move in there.
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What a pleasant little place. Haven't sat inside but the enclosed beer garden out the back is a little sun trap, excellent on a hot afternoon and it also has a roof terrace. Sunday roast is excellent, they even do a fat bastard version for an extra £1.50 which my mate stuffed down, plenty of very, very nice meat, lovely veg and delicious Yorkshire puds that are clearly none of this Aunt Bessie shyte. Very friendly bar staff. Will definitely add it to my fave pubs in Richmond list!
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Unpretentious little pub with nice food good beer and friendly staff. I can't fault it.
Maurice - 16 Nov 2004 11:46 |
An OK pub, has a little comedy club upstairs sometimes, which is cool.
TheGP - 31 Aug 2004 10:35 |
This pub is hidden away in a small alley (Brewer's Lane) that joins George Street to Richmond Green, looks tiny from the outside, but leads to a fair sized beer garden and roof terrace - the food is good and the range of beer plentiful - they do Desperados Tequila Beer - so watch out
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the beer garden is really nice but the bar is a little like a hotel reception.
anonymous - 24 Apr 2004 13:57 |
Having visited the site many years ago i would agree it was a bit run down and unfriendly. Altough visiting it recently since an obvious takeover and would proudly say that this pub has excelled in all aspects from service to attentiveness. An all round bar for all occasions with a fantastic newly refurbished restaurant and function room.
travis skaines - 2 Mar 2004 17:37 |
Great little beer garden tcuked away amongst Richmonds Victorian flats. The oub itself is a bit plain but it's location down brewers lane helps to compensate.
Good for: after work drinking.
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ok a great meeting place.
super blue. - 9 May 2003 20:15 |
Really fantastic comedy nights on a Sunday. Warm welcome, comfortable pub.
val - 28 Apr 2003 19:50 |
A lovely, friendly pub with a great comedy night on Sundays.
Anon - 24 Feb 2003 17:07 |
after being told to eat there during one lunch
break i found the place a wonderful place to
drink and relax. easily one of the best sunday
time pubs i can think of and the refurb has done
it justice.
the staff are pleasent and seem genuinely
interested in what you have to say. food great
and management fun in my top ten!!!!!!!!!!!!
alex halpin (the lot) - 1 Dec 2002 14:30 |
Now under new management.
anonymous - 3 Sep 2002 15:50 |
A nice little pub which benefits from a recent refurbishment
Dan - 20 May 2002 14:32 |
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