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Salt Bar, Harrow
Harrow
HA2 0JY
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Reviews of Salt Bar (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Komakino . left this review about Salt Bar
25th November 2018
Now, in essence, an Indian restaurant in a former pub which retains a functioning bar; the horseshoe shape remains, but the former rooms have been knocked through into one space with a light grey paint scheme predominating. Sadly, the only feature of note was what looked to be an original fireplace with tiling opposite the bar, although the stained glass 'Saloon Bar' header also remains from a previous review. A single real ale in the token Sharp's Doom Bar which was pleasantly serviceable at £3.75 for the pleasure. A couple of screens showed a PL game to nobody and I was one of three punters in on a Sunday arvo until a DJ began noisily disassembling and removing gear from a booth. Another Heritage pub pretty much lost.
On 11th December 2018
- rating: 2
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E TA left this review about Salt Bar
A very run-down business in a shabby pub whose architectural value appears largely unrecognised. Originally The Half Moon, the building is a Victorian mock-Tudor house whose interior is well described by Rex, below. The internal décor could be quite magnificent, but it has been left to rot by its current owners in an act of cultural negligence. Now it's inhabited by cliquey, hostile Kyleites and has no real ale. I'll pass this one in future.
On 24th January 2017
- rating: 4
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Rex Rattus left this review about Half Moon
There were a couple of ales on – London Pride and Timothy Taylor Landlord, the latter at £1.75 a half, implying something like £3.50 a pint. They usually do food, but the kitchen was closed for some work to be undertaken during my Monday lunchtime visit. This pub is on the CAMRA inventory of heritage pubs, because of its largely unspoiled interior. The main bar is on the right, the entrance signed as the Saloon Bar in ironwork above the doorway. There’s normal seating in here, plus a piano, and the Elvis photograph is still in place. Passing in front of the bar counter, through a doorway on the left is another drinking space – this one contains the handpumps so it really is important that visitors in search of a real ale move swiftly into this room. This room is furnished with banquettes and normal tables and chairs, has a TV on the wall (switched off during my Monday lunchtime visit), and contains a highlight of an alcove window, with a plant depicted in leaded lights. There are some brass musical instruments perched on the bar gantry, making a less than usually seen decorative feature. Beyond this room there is a small snug bar with just a couple of solid wood tables plus some banquette seating.
This is a virtually untouched pub, retaining the feel of a traditional inter-war pub, although the building is much older. It was virtually empty during my visit so it’s impossible to judge what sort of pub “atmosphere” it normally has. But I liked it as a pub with a traditional feel to it, and would be delighted to be able to pay a return visit.
On 20th April 2011
- rating: 7
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Northolt Park, 1.08 miles, 20 min walk (show)
Sudbury Hill Harrow, 1.27 miles, 24 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 November 2016 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 November 2016 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 12 November 2016 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 12 November 2016 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Jukebox : No last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : No last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Live Music : Yes last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Micropub : No last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Pool Table : No last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- Quiz Night : No last updated 12 November 2016 by E TA
- Real Ale : No last updated 04 October 2022 by Rex Rattus
- Real Cider : No last updated 23 July 2015 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
- WiFi : Yes - The Cloud - last updated 25 November 2018 by Komakino .
