Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 9 and Version 8 of Rifleman, TW2 5EL
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It saw a change of management in early 2011. Its 2011 Good Beer Guide entry was under the previous management; the pub doesn't appear in the 2012 guide, but this is standard CAMRA procedure after management change. The visit described below took place shortly after the change of management. |
Note: although the Rifleman is in the [[Category Good Beer Guide 2011|2011 Good Beer Guide]], there was a change of management in early 2011, and so it didn't get into the 2012 issue. |
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Inside, the floorboards and ceiling beams are exposed, with pewter and ceramic tankards hanging from the latter. A dado rail runs low around the walls, with dark green fleur-de-lis embossed wallpaper below and pale cream above, and the walls are also adorned with large mirrors, framed illustrations of historical riflemen, and a collection of corkscrews. A leopardskin-shaded standard lamp stands against one wall. |
Inside, the floorboards and ceiling beams are exposed, with pewter and ceramic tankards hanging from the latter. A dado rail runs low around the walls, with dark green fleur-de-lis embossed wallpaper below and pale cream above, and the walls are also adorned with large mirrors, framed illustrations of historical riflemen, and a collection of corkscrews. |
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To one side of the bar, a small sofa and a wing backed chair face each other across a coffee table complete with actual coffee table books on subjects such as Dali and The Beatles. The care that has been taken with the decor continues through to the ladies', with individual hand towels and bowls of potpourri <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/5762831475/ photo]</small>. |
A leopardskin-shaded standard lamp stands against one wall. To one side of the bar, One small sofa and a wing backed chair face each other across a coffee table complete with actual coffee table books on subjects such as Dali and The Beatles. The care that has been taken with the decor continues through to the ladies', with individual hand towels and bowls of potpourri <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/5762831475/ photo]</small>. |
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When [[Kake]] visited in May 2011, there were three real ales on: Twickenham Grandstand (£1.80/half), Young's Bitter, and Courage Best. We're told that as of November 2011 the options are Twickenham Grandstand (£3.20/pint), Young's Bitter, and Ringwood Best (£3/pint). |
There were three real ales on: Twickenham Grandstand (£3.20/Pint), Young's Bitter, and Ringwood best bitter (£&;3.00/Pint). |
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Arriving early on a Thursday evening, [[Kake]] found there was only one other customer in, but a couple more (who appeared to be regulars) arrived around 6pm. Music was playing, but very quietly. |
There was only one other customer in when I got there, but a couple more (who appeared to be regulars) arrived around 6pm. Music was playing, but very quietly. |
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A sign seen in May 2011 advertised a quiz on Monday nights (£1 entry per player). |
Signs seen in November 2011 advertised a quiz on Monday nights (£1 entry per player) and Free Chilli night Wednesday and Poker every other wednesday. |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], May 2011. Opening hours taken from the Rifleman website, November 2011.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], May 2011.</div> |
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category='Darts,Good Beer Guide 2011,Pub Quiz,Pub Quiz On Mondays,Pubs,Real Ale' edit_type='Minor tidying' |
category='Darts,Good Beer Guide 2011,Poker,Pub Quiz,Pub Quiz On Mondays,Pubs,Real Ale,Texas Hold'em' edit_type='Normal edit' |
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host='81.187.166.218' hours_text='noon-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10:30pm Sun' |
host='109.149.242.217' hours_text='12-11 mon-sat 12-10:30 sun' |
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opening_hours_text='noon-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10:30pm Sun' |
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phone='020 8893 3836' |
phone='02088933836' |
Pub in Twickenham.
Note: although the Rifleman is in the 2011 Good Beer Guide, there was a change of management in early 2011, and so it didn't get into the 2012 issue.
Inside, the floorboards and ceiling beams are exposed, with pewter and ceramic tankards hanging from the latter. A dado rail runs low around the walls, with dark green fleur-de-lis embossed wallpaper below and pale cream above, and the walls are also adorned with large mirrors, framed illustrations of historical riflemen, and a collection of corkscrews.
A leopardskin-shaded standard lamp stands against one wall. To one side of the bar, One small sofa and a wing backed chair face each other across a coffee table complete with actual coffee table books on subjects such as Dali and The Beatles. The care that has been taken with the decor continues through to the ladies', with individual hand towels and bowls of potpourri photo.
There were three real ales on: Twickenham Grandstand (£3.20/Pint), Young's Bitter, and Ringwood best bitter (£&;3.00/Pint).
There was only one other customer in when I got there, but a couple more (who appeared to be regulars) arrived around 6pm. Music was playing, but very quietly.
Signs seen in November 2011 advertised a quiz on Monday nights (£1 entry per player) and Free Chilli night Wednesday and Poker every other wednesday.
Accessibility: Steps up to get in at both entrances.
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