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The Wheatsheaf, Tooting Bec, SW17
SW17
SW17 7PG
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Tris C left this review about The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf Inn as it was, dates back to at least 1807, though was clearly rebuilt, probably towards the end of the 19th century as something of a gin palace.
Today, the pub is in the hands of Urban Pubs and Bars and whatever it may have looked like prior to acquisition, there’s tragically little left of the original finery, as this is now a large stripped out place. There’s some vestigial etched glass to saloon doors, then some fantastic carved woodwork, sadly most of it covered with dark grey paint, the same shade as the Anaglypta ceiling. The bar front had lovely carved scrolling, but was painted pale grey, the bar itself now home to tubular steel shelving to complement the now bare brick walls, sporting framed prints and old photos of the area by way of décor. Furniture was conventional, with multiple TVs showing the football, sound off, so as to not compete with banal background music. The place was absolutely packed though not rammed; I had to keep retracing my steps to get to the bar, navigating the massed hoards of enthusiastic young people, a model of good manners compared to that at the King’s Head.
The ale choice amounted to three unused pumps, then Hop Forward and Sambrook’s Junction at £2.50 a half and nice, served by a friendly barman.
This isn’t a great pub experience though better than the King’s Head; if it’s this full on a Tuesday evening, then what’s it going to be like come Saturday? Either way, I wouldn’t rush back.
On 7th April 2022
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1983 recommendations about 1949 pubs]
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john gray left this review about The Wheatsheaf
Don't think this is an Antic pub.Grand old style boozer with a young crown and no Cask beer.Tried a Wolf pack -lager but it didn't trouble my tastebuds.Overpowering smell of fish.
On 9th November 2019
- rating: 6
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custodian 42 left this review about The Wheatsheaf
Two entrances to the bar in the middle. Four hand pumps, three reversed, the other 4.2 ABV. Quite busy but not my cup of tea.
On 20th October 2019
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Car Park : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 28 October 2017 by hondo .
- Darts : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 28 October 2017 by hondo .
- Function Room : Yes last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 28 October 2017 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 05 January 2010 by David McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 16 November 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Pool Table : No last updated 24 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 28 October 2017 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 April 2022 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 28 October 2017 by hondo .
