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Hoop & Grapes, EC4

Pub added by Graham Mason
80 Farringdon Street
EC4
EC4A 4BL
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Reviews of Hoop & Grapes (Average Rating: 6 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

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Bucking Fastard left this review about Hoop & Grapes

A Georgian building tucked between much more modern architecture,this is a long thin pub which has a vast double courtyard out the back which might be a reason for it's popularity after work,there is even a sports flatscreen out there.
Internally the high topped bar is immediately to the right with high tables opposite,then a selection of dining type tables before a corridor with seating booths leading to the patio.There is an upstairs lounge via a staircase and a fire escape to the garden but it lacked atmosphere.The flatscreen behind the bar was off thankfully but the muzak was just too loud.
However the charming barmaid offered me a CAMRA discount without me asking and the ale line up was SN Spitfire,Whitstable Bay Pale (doubled)and Northern Lights Blueberry IPA while the solitary guests was Navigation Rebel (NBSS 3.5, half £2.35 with 25p discount).
This visit was saved by a decent guest but despite being in the 2020 GBG I could hardly describe this pub as a destination for real ale.It serves a purpose however.

On 9th November 2019 - rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about Hoop & Grapes

I had been looking forward to coming to this pub, reputedly among the oldest in central London, but the reality was mundane and the service and atmosphere not at all what I was hoping to find. To be fair, we arrived just after what may well have been a busy lunchtime session, and the clearing up after this may well have been what caused several bangs and clatters. But the way the barman stopped us exploring upstairs was downright rude - it may be "normal for London", but surely most of his customers are not Londoners? We consequently felt uncomfortable when we were hoping for a relaxing drink, and the loud music didn't help in this regard. The beer, Shepherd Neame plus a guest, was in good condition but as expensive as I feared (it wasn't my turn to pay, so I don't have a note of the actual price of the Spitfire that we drank, but do recall the sharp intake of breath that accompanied the handing over of a large denomination banknote).

Date of visit: 19th November 2018

On 7th February 2019 - rating: 5
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Tris C left this review about Hoop & Grapes

3rd August 2017:

A second visit to this pub and found it to be vastly improved. Built on the site of St. Bride's burial ground and dated to 1721, now Grade II Listed. Well described below, furniture is conventional and mixed with some high tables and chairs. Muted music played and TVs were off; this is on balance, quite a conventional, traditional pub and more so than most around here where many are better described as wine bars.
There's a patio garden to the rear and function rooms on high with a separate bar, at least one with a covered, heated patio.
As part of a large group, the staff were friendly and relaxed which was a bonus.
A couple of Neame's beers were on offer, Spitfire naturally, which was ok. Thereafter there were a couple of Neame acquisitions as well as Wadsworth's Dirty Rucker which was a very decent pint (or four) though at around the £4.50-a-pint mark wasn't cheap - this is the City, mind.
All in, a very decent pub in which to while away the hours and a far cry from my first and last visit a year or so ago. I'd definitely come here again if in the area.

Updated:

A few more trips made and quite a change. I've now used the lavs and they really aren't adequate: a tiny room with the cubicle and just one urinal. The pub also has a habit of renting the function room to more than one group - surely this is not a function room but a 'pub'? However, on match days the pub takes on a very different complexion. There are two TVs - medium and large - with the large screen directly behind the bar in this very narrow room. The result is that all the customers crowd in front of the bar, making service very difficult for people trying to get through to buy a drink.
Downgraded accordingly.

On 24th November 2018 - rating: 5
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Old Blue
City Thameslink, 0.15 miles, 2 min walk (show)
Farringdon (London), 0.4 miles, 7 min walk (show)
London Blackfriars, 2.71 miles, 52 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Hoop & Grapes, EC4
1st Jun 2021, 15:28
Request to mark pub as closed by Rex Rattus approved
 
1st Jun 2021, 15:15
Request to mark pub as closed submitted by Rex Rattus, with included notes: Other: Long term closed. Will (hopefully) reopen in a few years.

Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Tris C
  • Beer Garden : Yes - Rear patio and roof terrace. - last updated 24 November 2018 by Tris C
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 50p per pint, 25p per half - last updated 04 April 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 23 August 2017 by Pub SignMan
  • Darts : Yes last updated 23 August 2017 by Pub SignMan
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 23 August 2017 by Pub SignMan
  • Function Room : Yes - Sharing with other groups. - last updated 04 August 2018 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 August 2014 by ROB Camra
  • Jukebox : No last updated 20 September 2016 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 20 September 2016 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 20 September 2016 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Micropub : No last updated 20 September 2016 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Pool Table : No last updated 30 November 2014 by Malden man
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 20 September 2016 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 August 2014 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 23 August 2017 by Pub SignMan
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 03 August 2017 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 23 August 2017 by Pub SignMan
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