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Hoop & Toy, South Kensington

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Operator: Greene King
34 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, SW7 2HQ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7589 8360
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Most seating may be reseved for diners.

This is probably the oldest established tavern in Kensington c1515 as the Grapes, later as the Hoop & Grapes. The present name dates from 1784. The est. c1760 on the pub front is contradicted by the Kensington licensing records. Though rebuilt in 1844, the front was again rebuilt in red brick in 1927.

The pub is in a very busy area with a continual passing stream of visitors to the National History and Victoria & Albert museums and the Albert Hall. Most seating may be reserved for diners.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/06/2013
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Alfred Place Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16076
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - Midnight
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - London Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory Session Bitter • 4%
Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory

This beer is served regularly at Hoop & Toy, South Kensington.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Hoop & Toy, South Kensington.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Hoop & Toy, South Kensington.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (seasonal) , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
various
Closest station (1750m)
West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
South Kensington

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