The Roebuck, Hampton

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