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The decor is characterised by mismatched chairs and tables, hardwood floors, big windows at the front for those who like the sunlight, and hideaway areas at the back for the light-averse. There is very little in the way of an outdoor area — the smoking area is a very thin stretch of pavement, and outside drinking is only allowed until 10pm. Patrons are asked not to drink on Theed Street along the side of the pub.
 The decor is characterised by mismatched chairs and tables, hardwood floors, big windows at the front for those who like the sunlight, and hideaway areas at the back for the light-averse. There is very little in the way of an outdoor area - the smoking area is a very thin stretch of pavement, and outside drinking is only allowed until 10pm. Patrons are asked not to drink on Theed Street along the side of the pub.
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Like other pubs in the chain, it has a fairly extensive range of German and Belgian lagers on tap; the choices in August 2007 were Erdinger Weisse, Franziskaner, Strawberry Fruli, Belle Vue Kriek, Maredsous Blonde, Schneider Weizen Hell, Budvar, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen, and the other usual suspects (though there was no evidence of Kriek on a later visit in June 2008). Real ales are also available; the selection in June 2008 was London Pride (£2.75/pint), Black Sheep, and Deuchars IPA, and they also had Aspall's cider on tap as well as Aspall Blush in bottles. In May 2013 there were three ciders on tap, including Aspall's, with more in bottles.
 Like other pubs in the chain, it has a fairly extensive range of German and Belgian lagers on tap; the choices in August 2007 were Erdinger Weisse, Franziskaner, Strawberry Fruli, Belle Vue Kriek, Maredsous Blonde, Schneider Weizen Hell, Budvar, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen, and the other usual suspects (though there was no evidence of Kriek on a later visit in June 2008). Real ales are also available; the selection in June 2008 was London Pride (£2.75/pint), Black Sheep, and Deuchars IPA, and they also had Aspall's cider on tap as well as Aspall Blush in bottles.
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It suffers from the usual after-work crowding and can get busy at weekends as well, with some younger rowdier drinkers, but it's a very pleasant place indeed outside peak hours. [[Kake]] visited on a Wednesday afternoon in June 2008, arriving at lunchtime and staying through until the evening; it was lovely and peaceful (though not echoingly deserted by any means) until 4:30pm, when they turned on the music and the local office workers started to pile in. <small>(I am too much of an old fogey to properly identify the music genre, but some of it's what we used to call rap, and some of it sounds like Thievery Corporation. It wasn't elevator music, at any rate, and it was bordering on, but not quite reaching, "too loud".)</small> On a Tuesday afternoon visit in June 2013 it was again quiet, filling up during the afternoon (we left before rush hour).
 The June/July 2008 edition of the White Hart newsletter advertises their beer tasting trays; 1/3 pint each of six staff-chosen beers for &pound;7, or make up your own tray with 1/3 pints costing &pound;1.10-1.30 each.
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As of May 2013, food is served noon-10pm Monday to Sunday <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8967227663/ photo of main menu]</small>, <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8968419636/ photo of sandwich menu]</small>; they also have bar snacks written up on a board behind the bar.
 It suffers from the usual after-work crowding and can get busy at weekends as well, with some younger rowdier drinkers, but it's a very pleasant place indeed outside peak hours. [[Kake]] visited on a Wednesday afternoon in June 2008, arriving at lunchtime and staying through until the evening; it was lovely and peaceful (though not echoingly deserted by any means) until 4:30pm, when they turned on the music and the local office workers started to pile in. <small>(I am too much of an old fogey to properly identify the music genre, but some of it's what we used to call rap, and some of it sounds like Thievery Corporation. It wasn't elevator music, at any rate, and it was bordering on, but not quite reaching, "too loud".)</small>
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In June 2008, [[Kake]]'s meatballs arrived so quickly that they were obviously microwaved; this wasn't really a problem, as it's a suitable enough reheating method for meatballs in tomato sauce, but the meatballs themselves were not particularly high quality. Decent-sized portion for the price, though. Halloumi skewers (&pound;3.50) <small>[http://flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/2559930912/ photo]</small> were somewhat better; freshly cooked, and done in a flavourful marinade, though they could have stood cooking for a little longer as the onion was on the cusp of being too raw.
 Food is served noon-10pm Monday to Sunday. In October 2007, [[Ewan]] noted the food as being "nothing spectacular", though there were a few vegetarian and vegan options. In June 2008, [[Kake]] was actually quite pleased with the menu, though this might be down to my preference for little snacky things over monolithic main meals.
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In May 2013, "handmade fish fingers in a glazed bap with tartare" (&pound;5.25) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8968412202/ photo]</small> was about as far from a traditional fishfinger sandwich as it's possible to be, though the fish was well-cooked and the breadcrumbing crunchy. Bar snacks of baked brie, fried chorizo, and fried squid (&pound;12 for three) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8967218899/ photo]</small> were also good; the squid was lovely and tender, and the chorizo was good-quality and not over-fried.
 As of June 2008, the menu had ten choices of "snacks and sharers", with one plate costing &pound;3.50, three costing &pound;9, and four costing &pound;11; examples include meatballs, tomato sauce, and Monterey Jack; calamari with anchovy mayo; and marinated and chargrilled halloumi and vegetable skewers. Sandwiches start at &pound;4.10, and mains are priced between &pound;6.70 ("veggie nicoise" with Moroccan flatbread) and &pound;10.50 (8oz ribeye steak with all the trimmings). Coffee is by Illy (espresso/Americano &pound;1.50, cappuccino/latte &pound;1.70).
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[[Kake]]'s verdict: Excellent in the daytime, but make sure you leave before office-chucking-out-time.
 [[Kake]] tried the meatballs and the halloumi skewers. The meatballs arrived so quickly that they were obviously microwaved; this wasn't really a problem, as it's a suitable enough reheating method for meatballs in tomato sauce, but the meatballs themselves were not particularly high quality. Decent-sized portion for the price, though. The halloumi skewers <small>[http://flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/2559930912/ photo]</small> were somewhat better; freshly cooked, and done in a flavourful marinade, though they could have stood cooking for a little longer as the onion was on the cusp of being too raw.
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Child-friendliness: On our May 2013 visit, a member of staff told us children are welcome until 6pm.
 The gents' is downstairs, but there's a combined ladies'/disabled loo on the ground floor, though (as of June 2008) they've tied up the lightswitch cord so you'd have great trouble reaching it from a wheelchair.
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Accessibility: The gents' is downstairs, but there's a combined ladies'/disabled loo on the ground floor, though (as of June 2008) they've tied up the lightswitch cord so you'd have great trouble reaching it from a wheelchair.
 [[Kake]]'s verdict: Excellent in the daytime, but make sure you leave before office-chucking-out-time.
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* [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/121552#reviews Qype comments]
 * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/121552 Qype comments]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and friends, May 2013. Opening hours and food times taken from the White Hart website, June 2013.</div>
 <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], [[Bec]], [[Ilmari]], and [[Bob]], 4 June 2008. Food times taken from menu in pub, June 2008. Opening hours taken from Time Out website, April 2008.</div>
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A pub convenient to both the South Bank and Waterloo Station, part of the Mitchells & Butlers Castle sub-chain.

The decor is characterised by mismatched chairs and tables, hardwood floors, big windows at the front for those who like the sunlight, and hideaway areas at the back for the light-averse. There is very little in the way of an outdoor area - the smoking area is a very thin stretch of pavement, and outside drinking is only allowed until 10pm. Patrons are asked not to drink on Theed Street along the side of the pub.

Like other pubs in the chain, it has a fairly extensive range of German and Belgian lagers on tap; the choices in August 2007 were Erdinger Weisse, Franziskaner, Strawberry Fruli, Belle Vue Kriek, Maredsous Blonde, Schneider Weizen Hell, Budvar, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen, and the other usual suspects (though there was no evidence of Kriek on a later visit in June 2008). Real ales are also available; the selection in June 2008 was London Pride (£2.75/pint), Black Sheep, and Deuchars IPA, and they also had Aspall's cider on tap as well as Aspall Blush in bottles.

The June/July 2008 edition of the White Hart newsletter advertises their beer tasting trays; 1/3 pint each of six staff-chosen beers for £7, or make up your own tray with 1/3 pints costing £1.10-1.30 each.

It suffers from the usual after-work crowding and can get busy at weekends as well, with some younger rowdier drinkers, but it's a very pleasant place indeed outside peak hours. Kake visited on a Wednesday afternoon in June 2008, arriving at lunchtime and staying through until the evening; it was lovely and peaceful (though not echoingly deserted by any means) until 4:30pm, when they turned on the music and the local office workers started to pile in. (I am too much of an old fogey to properly identify the music genre, but some of it's what we used to call rap, and some of it sounds like Thievery Corporation. It wasn't elevator music, at any rate, and it was bordering on, but not quite reaching, "too loud".)

Food is served noon-10pm Monday to Sunday. In October 2007, Ewan noted the food as being "nothing spectacular", though there were a few vegetarian and vegan options. In June 2008, Kake was actually quite pleased with the menu, though this might be down to my preference for little snacky things over monolithic main meals.

As of June 2008, the menu had ten choices of "snacks and sharers", with one plate costing £3.50, three costing £9, and four costing £11; examples include meatballs, tomato sauce, and Monterey Jack; calamari with anchovy mayo; and marinated and chargrilled halloumi and vegetable skewers. Sandwiches start at £4.10, and mains are priced between £6.70 ("veggie nicoise" with Moroccan flatbread) and £10.50 (8oz ribeye steak with all the trimmings). Coffee is by Illy (espresso/Americano £1.50, cappuccino/latte £1.70).

Kake tried the meatballs and the halloumi skewers. The meatballs arrived so quickly that they were obviously microwaved; this wasn't really a problem, as it's a suitable enough reheating method for meatballs in tomato sauce, but the meatballs themselves were not particularly high quality. Decent-sized portion for the price, though. The halloumi skewers photo were somewhat better; freshly cooked, and done in a flavourful marinade, though they could have stood cooking for a little longer as the onion was on the cusp of being too raw.

The gents' is downstairs, but there's a combined ladies'/disabled loo on the ground floor, though (as of June 2008) they've tied up the lightswitch cord so you'd have great trouble reaching it from a wheelchair.

Kake's verdict: Excellent in the daytime, but make sure you leave before office-chucking-out-time.

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Last visited by Kake, Bec, Ilmari, and Bob, 4 June 2008. Food times taken from menu in pub, June 2008. Opening hours taken from Time Out website, April 2008.

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