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Duke of Clarence, Hampton
Hampton Hill
Hampton
TW12 1NJ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about Duke of Clarence
Refurbished beyond all recognition from the previous review, this is now a swish, upmarket establishment with white walls and arty prints, stripped floorboards and modern furnishings. The conservatory now houses a posh restaurant, with a large tabled garden behind. It still retains some ales however, with regulars Twickenham Naked Ladies (in very good form) and Harveys Best, plus a guest which on this visit was from Brew York. The price of £4.50 did not seem bad for the area. Perhaps a bit too flash to be comfortable but pleasant enough.
On 23rd June 2023
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Duke Of Clarence
There were just the two handpumps on the bar – one dishing out London Pride, and the other with a Pride clip reversed. True to form, I went for the Pride, which tasted like it was supposed to taste, and at the reasonable price of £2.50 a pint. There was a simple pub grub menu, with sarnies at around the £3.50 mark, and mains also reasonably priced – e.g. cod, chips and peas at £6.25.
This is a pretty basic pub. Inside it’s a one-room affair, although it has been extended at the back on the left with a conservatory area, leading out to a garden. The main bar area is carpeted, with green upholstered banquettes and stools, plus normal tables and chairs. It has a low ceiling with dark varnished beams, giving it something of a “country pub” appearance. The conservatory area is more modern in appearance, with a tiled floor, pine coloured furniture, and some large potted plants. The large widescreen TV is in the main bar (on but muted during my visit), as is the obligatory one-armed bandit. There’s also a small table at the back containing a few magazines, plus a newspaper rack on the wall which had The Times and The Sun in it, making a nice contrast, and perhaps in recognition of a wide customer base. Wall decor amounted to a few prints and black and white photos, mainly of local scenes and including some featuring royal visits to the area.
This seems to be a basic and unpretentious pub. The negative points for me were the limited ale choice, and the music just a radio playing through the pub’s speakers, but I felt comfortable in here and would have no objection to a repeat visit.
On 26th May 2010
- rating: 6
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