The Hoptimist

Reviewed by Will Larter on 22 January 2025

Seemed to have had a recent refurb and a change of name. Some pubs called Hoptimist would have some craft beers, even a cask ale, but not this one. I had a half of John Smiths Smooth Crap which cost £1.35. There was an afternoon quiz taking place whe... [more>]

Hilltop Brewery Tap

Reviewed by Just a quick pint, then I'm off on 16 February 2019

Formerly a Londis convenience store, but it can't have stocked much as its recent incarnation is of micro-pub proportions. The compact interior is semi-rustic, as you would expect, but the counter is big enough to feature six handpumps and a pair of... [more>]