The White Hart, Grays - pub details
Description
built in 1938 to replace the original pub,The White hart started life as a hotel.Over the last twenty years it was allowed to run into decline and eventually it closed for about 6months in 2005/6.We bought a long lease on the building and set about cleaning it up as it was derelict and falling apart.Opening mid April 2006 after friends had helped us clean,scrub and decorate the main bar we were able to start.With an ongoing programme of upgrading we have rebuilt the letting rooms upstairs,and gradually replacing fixtures and fittings throughout.
After our initial efforts we were awarded S.W.Essex Camra "Pub Of the Year"2007.and an entry in "The Good Beer Guide."Cask Marque accreditation followed.We won "Pub of the Year" again in 2008 and we have just been awarded S.W.Essex "Pub of the Year"2009 for the 3rd year running.
We have live bands on alternate Thursdays FREE ADMISSION 9pm (www.myspace.com/whitehartblues)and a Folk(FAB)Club on Sunday afternoons 2.30-6.00. Do drop in sometime
(last updated: 2nd May 2009)
Address: King's Walk, Grays, Essex, RM17 6HR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 29905)
Website: http://www.whitehartgrays.co.uk
Grays (0.2 miles), East Tilbury (1.6 miles), Tilbury Town (1.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Live music (Alternate Thursdays), Sky TV, Big screen, Jukebox
- Pool table, Dartboard, Fruit machines, Quiz machines
- Real ale (4 ales all the time)
- Outside seating, Dogs allowed, Children allowed (controlled up to 8pm), Cash machine, Car park, Smoking area, Function room for hire (Room for approx 40), Accommodation available, Coach parties welcome
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user reviews of the White Hart, Grays
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| Another impressive visit to The White Hart at the weekend. Voted S/W Essex Pub of the Year for the last three years, hence our visit. Chris the landlord kindly opened up early for us as we arrived earlier than expected. On hand pump; Brewers Gold, Sharps Special Ale & Everards Original. Usually there is always a dark beer available here and Chris pointed out that he put on Sharps Spring Mild the previous evening. He did not think it tasted right and withdrew it from sale, he still allowed us a taster. Having tasted, I am very glad he made that decision as I probably would have ordered it. It was a bit of a shame that two 5.2% beers ended up on at the same time out of the possible three. The Everards Original did however finish whilst we were there and was replaced by 4.2% Tiger. All the beer tasted was in great condition and a reasonable £2.50 a pint. Love_good_ale - 21 May 2009 00:25 |
| Only been twice but the service was good and the beer excellent. footie on big screen. pg_1966 - 20 Oct 2008 01:37 |
| Agree with the clique comment. Looked very promising with several real ales avbailable. Stood at the bar waiting to get served for over 15 mins., even when nobody else was waiting. Got fed up in the end and used the Theo's instead. Now pondering how to use my invisibility. persist_artist - 25 Sep 2008 23:29 |
| think its a bit clicky in here - tried a few times hoping i was wrong but if you dont know people they wont talk to you full stop barmaid_of_the_year - 2 Sep 2008 17:07 |
| Chris and Ben have done an amazing job! They have turned the dump of grays into the BEST pub in grays. SW Eseex pub of the year 2007 and 2008....need i say more? gjones21 - 2 Jul 2008 17:42 |
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