The Old House At Home, Hersham - pub details
Address: 303 Molesey Rd, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 4SG [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 1271)
Hersham (0 miles), Walton-on-thames (1.1 miles), Esher (1.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Sky TV, Big screen
- Pool table (2), Dartboard, Quiz machines (Poker)
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 4.1/10 (rated by 28 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Hersham Village Golf Club, Hersham (0.1 miles), Royal George, Hersham (0.6 miles), Barley Mow, Hersham (0.6 miles), Watermans Arms, Hersham (0.8 miles), La Terraza, Walton-On-Thames (0.8 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Old House At Home, Hersham
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| This wasn't the greatest pub in Hersham/Walton, but it still had it's character. I just find it sad to see another of our pub's closed down ("our" as in the country's). A chapter in history for Hersham is over - Like-wise around the whole country. I think that there are many contributing factors to the closing down of our pubs. One of which is the expanding chains of "Pubs", such as J.D Wetherspoon. With their buying-power and purchases of 'end of life' alcohol, they are able to dominate towns and cities through-out the U.K. I personally feel that these places are not pubs, but more-like warehouses with seats. The atmosphere of a pub is non-existent in these chains. Many could argue that these "establishments" offer greater opportunities for younger people, such as apprenticeships, and are able to allocate more jobs than those alike 'The Old House at Home'. I can see the argument, but to every capitalist venture, there is always a good sales-team behind them to force you to see light on the negative facts. I also blame the breweries, for charging land-lords through the nose per-barrel, when in common-sense, one would think that it should be the other way around (of course I am sure there are factors as to why this is the case, which I am un-aware of). The U.K is very unique when it comes to the traditional pub. Around the world there are mostly bars - Not pubs. Our pub is dying out. I feel very sad when a pub closes it's doors for the last time, and in most cases for it to be knocked down and for property developments. I am not right-wing in any shape or form, and I feel sad to mention this within this post to mention a political party. Although I can not vote for this party, I was very enlightened to see that U.K.I.P and Nigel Farage have dedicated a part of their manifesto to saving the British Pub. If only as a country, and in order to save what small amount of heritage we have left, we could take this more seriously. Just a thought, but how lovely and healthy would it be for community to have cooperative pubs. I think of the laughter and warmness glow within those once-upon a time pubs and positives. I think of the happiness and community in which the British pub provideds. R.I.P 'The Old House at Home' - You are missed already. VerminWatch - 25 Jan 2012 07:50 |
| I too am sorry to see this pub go for the reason I am asking where the certain percentage of unsavoury clientele are now going to drink. not_narrow_minded - 6 Sep 2010 21:32 |
| Personally I will be sorry to see the place go - I have lived nearby for 15 years and the Old House at Home was the first pub I had a pint in. It struggled on ever since with even the occasional spruce up and it was open every day - even Christmas. Now it looks very lonely and very dark. It is a grand building but down it will have to come. Not sure what the prospects are as the area nearby is industrial and locals probably wont want any more housing, social or otherwise. Only time will tell.... kentrunner - 4 Aug 2010 23:11 |
| Finally, after years of pathetic mis-management, the place was brought to its knees, and closed on July 11th. 2010. It was left in a terrible state with fixtures being sold for cash in the last days. Rumour has it the place will be bulldozed, although no planning is currently lodged. It may be re-opened on a temporary or long term basis - time will tell. Meanwhile at least celebrate the removal of some of the worst pub management in history. R.I.P. Old House. jim255 - 27 Jul 2010 13:49 |
| has this pub closed down? craig99 - 22 Jul 2010 11:55 |
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