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Hoop & Toy, South Kensington, SW7

34 Thurloe Place
SW7
SW7 2HQ

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Taylor Walker (Spirit Pubs)

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Tris C left this review about Hoop & Toy

An interesting history hear, best read on CAMRA’s site, but obviously this is a modern rebuild, in the base of a block of flats dating from 1927. However, the interior has a slightly more traditional feel, though what was once probably an inviting fireplace, has been bricked up and tiled.
Otherwise, this is yet another by the numbers Greene King pub, with a large number of younger customers, origin unknown, but by day, I’d expect this to be a magnet for tourists, as it’s by South Ken tube, clearly visible on returning from the museum ‘hood, up the road.
A predictable ale line-up, with Rocking Rudolph, London Glory, GK IPA, Landlord (unavailable) and Abbot which surprisingly drinkable, at £2.85 a half, price determined by location.
This place isn’t really worth the effort; if you want a GK experience, the superior Zetland is round the corner.

On 5th December 2021 - rating: 4
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Hoop & Toy

Not a bad little pub with a good traditional feel and a couple of sports TVs. However I was totally hacked off by being overcharged hence the low score. There appears to be a function room in the basement, although it was out of use at time of visit. Draught ales were IPA, Abbot, London's Glory, Yardbird and Wimbledon SW19.

On 13th June 2019 - rating: 4
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Hoop & Toy

Now rebranded as a Greene King house, but the former Taylor Walker / Spirit Group 'olde London pub' interior (i.e. rather sparsely furnished, with plain traditional-style dark-wood decor giving a somewhat subdued and characterless feel) remains unchanged. Often appears busy when approaching due to large groups of customers standing out the front on the pavement but it is usually possible to find a seat inside. Also has a function room upstairs. Four handpumps offering IPA, Old Speckled Hen, the Radio X Amplified collaboration pale and Sambrook's Lavender Hill as a guest on this visit.

On 25th June 2017 - rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about The Hoop & Toy

I sauntered up to the Hoop and Toy just before 17:00 on a recent Thursday to find a handful of smokers loitering by the entrance. A beer shelf that runs along the exterior was full of empty and half empty glasses indicating that it had not been cleared for some time. After entering I found a bar that runs along the back wall facing an open plan pub that is split up by supporting columns. The furnishings are all dark wood and range from high tables and chairs in the front window alcoves to standard tables and chairs elsewhere. During my visit there was some background music playing which was just audible over the chatter of a mainly student aged crowd. I did not see any televisions and live sport was not advertised. Upstairs is an advertised dining area that I did not visit and there is also Fagan’s Cellar Bar that I think was due to open just after I left at 17:00.

The bar supports four hand pumps that were drawing Fuller’s London Pride, Wychwood’s Hobgoblin Gold, Taylor Walker’s 1730 and Sharp’s Doom Bar. Premium and standard draught products were also available and I found the staff to be polite without being particularly friendly. Pub grub is available from the Taylor Walker menu which is found in all of their pubs. As an indicator of price a main meal of cod and chips is priced at £12.30.

I didn’t discover anything about this pub to make me avoid it in future, but conversely I didn’t find anything that made it stand out from the hundreds of other Central London Boozers.

On 2nd May 2015 - rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about The Hoop & Toy

Taylor Walker pub located just down the road from the NHM. Quite a dark interior serving 4 real ales and food.

On 30th April 2015 - no rating submitted
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Philip Carter left this review about The Hoop & Toy

Nice pub, part carpet part floorboards. No actual garden but has a leaning area out the front. Bombadier, Ruddles & GK IPA on tap. Has a downstairs bar. Lunch & evening meals served.

On 27th June 2009 - rating: 8
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