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The Roebuck

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8 / 10 from 2 reviews
Address
72 Hampton Road
Hampton
London
TW12 1JN
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Telephone
020 8255 8133
Nearest Station
Fulwell
0.36 miles
Category
Bars
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Traditional and friendly local pub with clean, stylish interior and serving delicious food and real ales!

All In London Review

A real treasure and rather well-guarded secret

This is a real treasure and possibly a rather well guarded secret.

If you like your pubs traditional and friendly, then search no more. I am not a beer drinker, but those that are tell me the ale is amongst the finest in the area.

And if you need a little more than well kept and served beer, then there is a feast for your eyes. Some may call it cluttered, but I really like it. The walls and ceiling are covered in all manner of interesting things – like an enormous collection of fishing rods, signs from yesteryear and all manner of other (manly) knick knacks. Apparently, all the bar staff are regularly called in to take everything down for cleaning – so don’t worry about cobwebs and the like.

The tabletops show newsclippings from a number of historical dates in the past, which are helpful if you arrive early and need something to amuse yourself with after you are read through all the beer mats. They are also good at promoting conversation if you are in a quiz like mood.

On a winter’s night there is a cheerful fire to warm yourself against. If you can find space around it. There is a clearly a number of regulars – some of which are somewhat on the elderly side. But you also get (older) couples and groups of friends. Terry the bar man is a treasure and the only female member of staff I have seen there was quite charming. Newcomers are welcome so no need to be shy.

They do serve food – pasta, burgers, fish and such like (written up on the blackboards), but I haven’t sampled it yet. Amongst my friends who go there regularly the breakfast is the main point of interest, and attracts many compliments.

The small walled garden has recently been overhauled and is really lovely. There is a central wooden folly thing providing cover for those poor souls who are forced to now enjoy their nicotine habit in the cold (there are a few wall mounted heaters which you can request to be turned on). But there are a number of tables and picnic benches squeezed in around the sides which provide a good point from which to appreciate the lovingly tended and interesting plants and foliage out there. I seem to remember a water feature hidden towards the back as well.

The serious drinkers amongst you will be pleased to know that the place is within staggering distance of a couple of very fine Indian restaurants and that there are also a couple of rooms here should you need an overnight stay. And a committed beer drinker and highly experienced pub visitor friend from Cornwall always stays here when he has to spend time in London.

Reviewed by KimT
Published on Jul 22, 2009

User Reviews

Anonymous

Nov 17, 2009

The Roebuck is relaxed, friendly local pub with a good selection of beers and ales, which change at a regular interval, and prices are reasonable too.
It's full of memorabilia, knick-knacks, coins and paper money from all over the world, newspaper clippings and even a traffic light which will all keep you amused for ages.
The garden is lovely and offers nice shady area for when it's hot and I like the fact you sit amongst kiwi fruits, figs and tomatoes. In winter the fire place is used daily, giving it a lovely atmosphere and more importantly it keeps the place warm.
A minor note perhaps but the pub is also clean - a difficult job no doubt with all those bits and pieces on the walls, shelves and ceiling!
Most of the locals are very friendly and even those who get a bit rowdy, are kept in check by the bar staff who are very friendly and helpful. The fact it has no big TV screen or loud music is a bonus. In all, I would highly recommend this pub for its unique display, friendly atmosphere and let's not forget, it's beers.
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