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Elephant and Barrel, Fulham, SW6
SW6
SW6 7LW
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Tris C left this review about The Rylston
Dating from at least the mid-19th century, this was originally the Norman Arms, rebuilt for Watney’s in post-war estate-style by at least 1971.
The interior is very contemporary, a bit like a wine bar or trendy restaurant, all of which can be seen on the pub’s website gallery, but it sounds unchanged since the previous reviews. Customers must all be local and along with some very pickled older drinkers who thankfully left as I arrived – not because of – then some younger, trendier types, who probably don’t hanker after the banging places a few hundred yards to the east. There’s food, but it’s along the lines of Chicken Parma and pizza, certainly not gastro.
Ales amounted to two reversed pumps, then Rosie Pig cider and Tribute at £2.30 the half and ok.
This isn’t a bad pub, looking rather out of place here. It’s fine if you live locally and fancy a late pint, but it’s not a place to actively seek out.
On 12th February 2022
- rating: 4
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Malden man left this review about The Rylston
A flat roofed estate pub situated on Lillie Road, this place has had a bit of a shake up and seems to be trying to be something more than it originally was. An L-shaped interior, naturally with a fairly modern feel, there are lots of black and white photos of actors and musicians. To the front there is a terrace with awnings. A few TVs dotted about, the live football scores were showing on Saturday afternoon.
Mixed range of seating inside, there is an extensive wine list on a board and cocktails are offered. There is a steak night and through the week there is a pizza and drink deal for a tenner between 6 and 8.
Adnam's Bitter and Doom Bar on plus a cider from Orchard Pig. I had a half of the cider as my preference over those two.
This is by no means a destination pub but I quite liked my 15 minutes in here and I reckon they are trying to make something out of the place so good luck to them, best wishes.
On 24th April 2016
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Rylston
The former dire-looking Norman Arms has had something of a makeover, and no longer gives the appearance of a scary estate pub that you would cross the road to avoid, although nothing much can be done about the sheer ugliness of the building itself. Inside, it has been partly furbished to leave a 'L'-shaped layout, one branch of which has been optimistically set aside for dining. Limited decor, with a few large screens showing sport. Smartened-up patio beer garden. Just one of three handpumps was in operation, offering a rather indifferent pint of something unmemorable (possibly Doom Bar). Overall, it is obviously attempting to move upmarket - although almost anything would be an improvement - but the customer base doesn't seem to have changed that much (and it is still felt necessary to have door staff in the early evening).
On 15th June 2013
- rating: 5
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- Accommodation : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 June 2013 by Will Larter
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes - Primarily Indian. - last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes - Thursdays 20.00. - last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 25 February 2025 by Tris C
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