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The Bunch of Grapes, Knightsbridge, SW3
SW3
SW3 1LA
Reviews of The Bunch of Grapes (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Bunch of Grapes
Given its location, its surprising that this type of old-fashioned (in the best sense) Greene King pub has survived without being gastrofied. Rather splendid Victorian interior with snob screens, open door partitions and chequer-board tiling around the island bar, engraved mirrors and some interesting art deco light fittings. The layout means that some of the furniture is a bit cramped but there is a also separate dining room upstairs. Three banks of four handpumps spread around the counter, with IPA, Old Golden Hen, London Glory (£5.00) and Abbot available on this long-overdue revisit.
On 5th June 2022
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Bunch of Grapes
One of Len Deighttons recommendations from his 1960s Guide Book to London.
Not immediately obvious why it is in CAMRA Heritage guide - nice wooden central bar and ornate victorian mirrors around the walls - it doesn't feel that special inside.
"Greeted" by staff that only let you have a table if dining, you can sit at the bar and observe the lack of cask. GK IPA and that other one with Glory in the name the only two choices.
On 21st February 2022
- rating: 5
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Tris C left this review about The Bunch of Grapes
Situated in none-to-great area, the Bunch is a grade II-listed pub on CAMRA’s heritage site for being of Regional Importance, the same rating as the Paxton’s Head up the road.
I came here once before in the late 1980s but don’t really remember it and in any event, I’m sure GK has stamped its imprint on it. It has a very fine interior but again, suffers from its predictability, lack of ambience and uninterested staff.
Ales comprised GK IPA and Abbot and nothing else ‘real’ (at least the Paxton’s Head could manage this much), so I plumped for a Neck Oil which was also off, resulting in a Guinness at £5.25; cheaper than the Paxton’s and a lot less than many a pub in Hackney.
I’ve been here and memory refreshed, I doubt I’ll bother making a return visit.
On 27th September 2021
- rating: 7
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London Victoria, 1.29 miles, 24 min walk (show)
West Brompton, 1.56 miles, 30 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Beer Garden : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Car Park : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 September 2021 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 27 September 2021 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes last updated 14 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 October 2015 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Karaoke : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Live Music : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 September 2021 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 14 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Pool Table : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Quiz Night : No last updated 03 August 2013 by Nick Davies
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 October 2015 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 14 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - Disabled WC. - last updated 27 September 2021 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 13 October 2015 by hondo .
