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The Hereford Arms, SW7
SW7
SW7 4TE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Tris C left this review about The Hereford Arms
I was last in here with as a group of seven in early 1993; we sat on the floor. I recall a rather dark pub, though as reported below, the place has had a none-too-sympathetic makeover which indeed sees wallpaper applied to the ceiling which looks like distressed ceramic tiles (see photo). Normal short and tall furniture abounds, atop a modern boarded floor. There’s a dark grey bar back with the name of the pub in an etched mirror, original or not. The bar front looks modern, being varnished field panelled wood. Likewise, the name is etched onto some side windows, original or not. Walls are tedious blue/grey with some bare brick and lighting comes from brassy fake Victorian lamps; décor comprises framed prints.
Ales: Red Fox, Pride and Hophead at a very charitable £4.10 and on great form too.
This place is ok for a drink – I’m not sure if it’s better than the Stanhope – there are no games machines, TVs or loud music here – but as pubs aren’t great in this area in any event, better drink elsewhere.
On 6th October 2021
- rating: 4
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Hereford Arms
Having fought past a group of American tourists negotiating for a dining table, I found myself in a rather gutted and stripped pub with various bare brickwork and some ridiculous wallpaper on the ceiling. The gloomy colour scheme gives a sort of wine bar effect. I didn't have the enthusiasm to visit the upstairs bar/dining room but suspect it is not much different. The only saving grace is the beer, which seemed to be in very good order. ESB, London Pride and Hophead were on draught, plus a cider.
On 13th June 2019
- rating: 6
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Nick Davies left this review about The Hereford Arms
Now open after a short closure for a gratuitously dreadful refurbishment. It has been opened out, all the exposed wood either removed or boxed in and all surfaces painted a faecal pastel colour. One wall is inexplicably covered with Hollywood cinema bills. Big tables and huge sofas dominate. It will doubtless appeal to the local Made In Chelsea clientele but all traditional pub ambience has been removed. It used to be a division ahead of the four or five identikit Taylor Walker branches around here. It's now on the step below them.
Points reduced from 7 to 5.
----August 2010----
This is one of the older pubs in the area with various historical associations including Conan Doyle and as a famous watering hole for American service personnel during the war. It was recently acquired by Fullers from Punch Taverns and what an improvement it is. In Punch days their wasn't much to choose between this and their other two establishments further up the road but the Hereford is now way ahead. Very traditional in layout, exposed brickwork and beams, though not entirely genuine and the eating area kept separate from the main part of the pub. Usual Fullers range in good condition, but it's probably best to visit during the day in high tourist season as it gets pretty busy when they all get back from their sightseeing.
On 1st September 2013
- rating: 5
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Hereford Arms
This is a Fuller’s pub, with Pride, ESB, Brithop and Gale’s Spring Sprinter on, and with a guest ale of Oakham’s JHB. I went for the latter, which was in fine fettle, but was outrageously and bizarrely overpriced at £4.14 a pint. There is an area to the right where all tables are laid for diners; I don’t know if the bar menu is available in there, but it was available where I sat in the main bar, and included pub grub staples like fish & chips or sausage & mash for £10.50 and £10.95 respectively.
This is more like a traditional pub than the other Chelsea and Kensington pubs I had visited during the day. It doesn’t have the high ceilings of a classic Victorian pub, but it does have plenty of dark wood, including some solid looking wooden posts and beams. The dining area has an attractive brick built fireplace, and the bar counter is surrounded by a black and white tiled splash area. All furnishings are normal tables and chairs so they’ve passed my personal comfort criterion.
I quite liked this pub, apart from the overpriced beer.
On 3rd May 2013
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Hereford Arms
Some things have changed since the Fullers takeover, but the interior decor and furniture remains very traditional. Some outside seating on the front patio. Six handpumps usually offering a good selection from the brewery's range, with the regular Pride, Discovery and ESB usually supplemented a seasonal (currently Spring Sprinter - expensive at £3.75, but in fine form) and sometimes a guest (e.g. Ossett Pale Gold). Overall, gives the impression of being well managed and always worth calling in for a pint.
On 24th March 2012
- rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about The Hereford Arms
Fuller's pub with an extensive range of their own beers. Food served.
On 6th October 2011
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Steve C left this review about The Hereford Arms
This pub is very food orientated and I had to wait for a couple of minutes to be served as the governor was acting as manager, barman and waiter. It's a shame as the Doombar was very good and Pride, Nutty Black, Red Ember and Springhead's Polar Bear were also available. There was also a 6X pump which was off during my visit and some bog standard lagers.
There are a couple of plasma screens which were showing the Sky Sports News stream, but I didn't see any sport advertised in the pub. There is an over 21s policy and opens at 10am for the breakfast crowd.
I found it to be quite relaxed, but I'm not sure I'd return unless I was hungry and fancied a pub meal.
On 6th February 2009
- rating: 6
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