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Hoop & Toy, South Kensington

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Opens at 11:00am
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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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Handy for the National History and Victoria & Albert museums. 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.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
09/05/2025
Last surveyed
24/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Alfred Place Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16076
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

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%
Dispense Handpump
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%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

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

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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%
Dispense Handpump
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
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
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
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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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