Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 33 and Version 14 of Hope Fitzrovia, W1T 2AJ
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| Small pub tucked behind [[Goodge Street Station]], near [[Locale Tottenham Court Road|Tottenham Court Road]]. It was previously known as the Hope <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/2085208976/ photo]</small>, but was renovated extensively in 2012 and renamed to the Hope Fitzrovia. (For a description of it pre-renovation, see <a href="http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Hope_Fitzrovia,_W1T_2AJ&version=30">earlier version of this page</a>.) |
Small, friendly pub tucked behind [[Goodge Street Station]], near [[Locale Tottenham Court Road|Tottenham Court Road]]. |
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Note: [http://www.hardens.com/uk-london/29-09-2017/fitzrovia-boozer-the-hope-reopens-with-100-free-pies-to-giveaway/ According to Harden's] it has been refurbished yet again since our most recent visit, so some of the details below may be out of date. |
Regularly serves London Pride and Timothy Taylor's Landlord (though the standard has been known to vary in quality), at around £2.95/pint. There will usually be at least one other guest ale available, such as Wadworth 6X and Sharp's Doom Bar (on a March 2009 visit). A gin and tonic will set you back around £3.20. |
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This corner pub is even smaller inside than it looks from the outside, though the large windows let in a reasonable amount of light. The decor is muted greys and browns, though some interest is added by a brick feature wall and another wallpapered with various London landmarks. Two flatscreens face each other across the room. |
The downstairs is rather cramped and can get very busy in the evenings, especially Fridays. On a Saturday afternoon it is an excellent place to hide away for a quiet pint. There are several picnic-style tables outside, and a big screen in one corner (that rarely shows anything on weekdays). |
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An L-shaped banquette flanked by varnished tables and low stools provides seating for about 15 people, while three tall tables along the front windows have tall chairs for a dozen more. Dark-varnished floorboards offer standing room in front of the bar. |
There is an upstairs room which can be hired out for free if you promise to fill it with a reasonable amount of people. |
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There's another room upstairs, which used to be available to hire out; we aren't sure if this is still the case post-renovation. |
Excellent food is served at lunchtimes noon-3pm daily (Sausage Of The Week is highly recommended!) but arrive before 1pm to be sure of getting a table. There are usually one or two vegetarian specials available; portions of chips are plentiful and speedily served. [[Bec]]'s veggie sausages and mash for £5.95 was a feast! The (large) plate was 3/4 full of mash. If you prefer you can get chips, which are chunky and plentiful. The onion gravy was gorgeous, and you get three lovely sausages and peas or beans. Go hungry! [[Ewan]] seconds Bec's comments. There were three sausages and plenty of mash, very tasty, top work. |
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Kake visited on a Wednesday afternoon in April 2016. The three handpumps on the bar were clipped for Lancaster Brewery American Hop, Woodforde's Reedlighter, and Gale's Seafarers. A pint of lime and soda was £1.50. |
Comment added by [[Bec]]: On 7 December 2007, I had the broccoli and stilton quiche, which was on the specials board (but was also on the specials board when I went a few weeks ago). It comes with perfectly cripsy chips and salad. The quiche was enormous and very heavy. The broccoli part of it was slighlty lacking but it was tasty nonetheless. Ewan finished it off for me since I knew I'd make myself sick if I ate it all. Next time I go to the Hope, I am going to suggest my dining companion shares a main with me. |
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It likely gets much busier at peak times, but when I arrived a little after 2:30pm there were only three other customers. The flatscreens were showing football with the sound off, and music was playing, not too loud. Food is served; as of April 2016 this consists mainly of burgers (<small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/26472499011/ menu photo 1]</small>, <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/26446242192/ menu photo 2]</small>) and is served noon-3pm and 5pm-9pm on weekdays and noon-6pm on weekends. Accessibility: Only a tiny step to get in, more of a ridge. However, the ladies' toilet is down three steps with narrow access and no handrail, and the gents' is down more steps, again with no handrail. |
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* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/22281/ Pubs Galore comments] |
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* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/15918/ WhatPub entry] |
* [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub272.html Fancyapint review] * [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/11081.html Time Out review] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], April 2016. Opening hours taken from the Hope Fitzrovia website, September 2017.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and others, 25 March 2009. Opening hours and food times taken from Time Out website, April 2008.</div> |
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category='Burgers,Function Room,Good Beer Guide 2011,Good Beer Guide 2012,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale' |
category='Function Room,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale' |
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postcode='W1T 2AJ' summary='Small, friendly pub tucked behind Goodge Street Station.' summary='Small pub tucked behind Goodge Street Station.' website='http://thehopefitzrovia.co.uk/' |
postcode='W1T 2AW' summary='Small, friendly pub tucked behind Goodge Street Station.' website='http://thehopefitzrovia.co.uk/' |
Small, friendly pub tucked behind Goodge Street Station, near Tottenham Court Road.
Regularly serves London Pride and Timothy Taylor's Landlord (though the standard has been known to vary in quality), at around £2.95/pint. There will usually be at least one other guest ale available, such as Wadworth 6X and Sharp's Doom Bar (on a March 2009 visit). A gin and tonic will set you back around £3.20.
The downstairs is rather cramped and can get very busy in the evenings, especially Fridays. On a Saturday afternoon it is an excellent place to hide away for a quiet pint. There are several picnic-style tables outside, and a big screen in one corner (that rarely shows anything on weekdays).
There is an upstairs room which can be hired out for free if you promise to fill it with a reasonable amount of people.
Excellent food is served at lunchtimes noon-3pm daily (Sausage Of The Week is highly recommended!) but arrive before 1pm to be sure of getting a table. There are usually one or two vegetarian specials available; portions of chips are plentiful and speedily served. Bec's veggie sausages and mash for £5.95 was a feast! The (large) plate was 3/4 full of mash. If you prefer you can get chips, which are chunky and plentiful. The onion gravy was gorgeous, and you get three lovely sausages and peas or beans. Go hungry! Ewan seconds Bec's comments. There were three sausages and plenty of mash, very tasty, top work.
Comment added by Bec: On 7 December 2007, I had the broccoli and stilton quiche, which was on the specials board (but was also on the specials board when I went a few weeks ago). It comes with perfectly cripsy chips and salad. The quiche was enormous and very heavy. The broccoli part of it was slighlty lacking but it was tasty nonetheless. Ewan finished it off for me since I knew I'd make myself sick if I ate it all. Next time I go to the Hope, I am going to suggest my dining companion shares a main with me.
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