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Submitted on Sunday, 15th March 2026
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Hoop & Grapes, EC4
EC4
EC4A 4BL
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Hoop & Grapes
Recently reopened by Shepherd Neame after a five year closure while the surrounding side was being redeveloped. The interior now has a smart semi-traditional look after a £1.8 million refurbishment in the narrow rectangular bar and in the Terrace Bar and Parsons Parlour above. There is also an attractive little yard garden at the back. With all four handpumps in use, I found the expected Master Brew, Whitstable Bay Pale, Spitfire (£6.55) and Bishops Finger being served.
On 16th March 2026
- rating: 7
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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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Farringdon (London), 0.4 miles, 7 min walk (show)
London Blackfriars, 2.71 miles, 52 min walk (show)
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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
