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The Roebuck, Hampton
Hampton
TW12 1JN
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Reviews of The Roebuck (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Roebuck
Much like the reviewer below, this one has been on my ‘to-do’ list for many years and let’s say I wasn’t disappointed when I finally arrived. It’s a fairly large place though is partially divided and doesn’t feel too big. The comfy carpeted interior is covered in objects d’art of all sorts (exhaustively listed below) and you could spend a good hour wandering about looking at it all. Really warm inside on a cold breezy day which was welcome (apparently the fire remains lit all winter). There’s also a very nicely done rear garden. Three cask ales on; two stagers in St Austell Tribute and Youngs Ordinary with a left-field choice of Southwark Porter which I made a beeline for and thoroughly enjoyed (NBSS 4). Perhaps the lack of adventure on cask might put some off but frankly there’s a business to run and the locals were happily drinking the regular options. Friendly landlady bonded with me over our preference for cash payments much to the chagrin of my technologically progressive companion who got a ribbing for being unable to pay as he had no notes. I really liked it here – quirky, comfy, with good beer and a friendly welcome from behind the bar. 8.5
On 24th April 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 5089 recommendations about 5072 pubs]
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Roebuck
This pub has been a long term target, but its location, which is slightly isolated from main transport thoroughfares, has thus far prevented me from making a visit. However, after an enjoyable morning strolling round nearby Bushey Park, I made the short detour here to find an outstanding street corner, local's pub bursting with character. The pub essentially has a single room layout, but a series of pillars and partitioning sections help divide the space into a few small seating areas. There is carpeting throughout with blue half panelled walls and a dark wood counter to the right, partly hidden on entry by a large central pillar. Standard chair and fixed bench seating runs around the perimeter of the room, with a band of locals propped on stools along the bar. The pub is full of the most incredible and eclectic range of items imaginable, presumably collected over the many years the pub has been run by the current landlord. Standard pub bits such as horse brasses, beer bottles, enamel adverts, tankards, paintings, photos of old pub outings and tobacco tin collections are all present and correct, but they are lost somewhat between the larger and more eccentric items. These include some huge ship's wheels, a ceiling covered in fishing rods, a table shaped like the prow of a boat, a model car, train, motorbike and submarine, hunting horns, displays of armed forces stripes and pips, oars, old radios, a Roland Rat doll, collections of caps, soda dispensers and bank notes plus a fine cigar store Indian. This is just a small selection of what you might find and half the fun is spotting something else insane when you look up from your pint. Most tables have clear perspex tops under which you will find newspaper clippings, coin collections and the like. A fireplace to the right has some beer engines mounted on the mantelpiece and blackboards list the mid-week food options, which seem to be homemade typical pub fayre.
All this is good and well, but you need some quality beer if you intend to try and take it all in, and thankfully the ale range on this visit was Jurassic Vanilla and Bourbon Portland Porter (£3.60), Youngs Ordinary, St Austell Tribute, Sambrooks Junction and Triple fff Alton's Pride. Keg options included Dortmunder Union Pils, Budvar and Erdinger. My pint of the Porter was outstanding and the barmaid and punters alike made me feel very welcome.
This I exactly the sort of pub I love, with loads of things to keep you interested and wanting to come back, but not at the expense of a warm and comfortable environment. The beer was excellent as well and I was tempted to stay longer, but instead decided to ensure I return some time soon to see what other surprises this place has in store.
On 6th April 2016
- rating: 9
[User has posted 3114 recommendations about 3114 pubs]
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Moby Duck left this review about The Roebuck
Only a fleeting visit early doors but that was enough to convince me this is an excellent pub. Two rooms enjoined by an open doorway, both have a very cosy traditional feel,there are loads of eclectic bric-a-brack curios scattered around the place, from antique cameras and fishing rods to carved woodwork Red Indians and beyond.Five handpumps are normally available ,unfortunately on my visit two had a notice on explaining and apologizing for the fact that they were broken. Of the three remaining available beers were Youngs Bitter,Truemans Swift and St Austell Proper Job, the latter was exactly that and very much enjoyed. This is a top pub and would suggest its worthy of destination pub status, I will be back for a longer stay next time.
On 30th June 2014
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1872 recommendations about 1845 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 21 January 2013 by hondo .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 06 April 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 24 April 2024 by Quinno _
