Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 35 and Version 15 of Andover Arms, W6 0DL

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[[Category Fuller's\|Fuller's]] pub in [[Locale Hammersmith\|Hammersmith]].	[[Category Fuller's\|Fuller's]] pub in [[Locale Hammersmith\|Hammersmith]], in the Good Beer Guide.
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The Andover Arms has gone through a number of changes over the years. Back in 2003, when [[Kake]] first visited, it served Thai food and had a resident cat. After the retirement of the long-term landlords in late 2007, the Thai food disappeared, but it remained a locals' pub. In June 2009 it underwent refurbishment, and the new style seems aimed at being more of a continental cafe/bar than a traditional pub.	Back in 2003, when [[Kake]] first visited, it used to serve Thai food and have a resident cat. Following the retirement of the long-term landlords in late 2007, the Thai food disappeared, but it was still a good pub. In June 2009 it underwent refurbishment, and [http://beerjustice.blogspot.com/2009/06/andover-arms.html apparently] has gone all gastro.
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Following the refurb, the old cosy atmosphere has been replaced by a light, bright, open feel. The curtained partition between the two bars has gone, and bare floorboards lie underfoot, relieved by the occasional rug. The walls are papered with light grey flocked-style wallpaper above a dado rail, with dark wooden panelling below. Seating is provided by a couple of church-style pews (thankfully with cushions) as well as mismatched wooden chairs. A large shiny coffee machine sits behind the bar, while wine glasses and champagne flutes hang from the gantry above.	We haven't visited it post-gastrification — the comments below relate to an earlier visit.
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[[Kake]] visited on a Wednesday afternoon/evening in August 2009. Ales available were London Pride (£1.55/half) and Chiswick (£1.45/half); both tasted fresh, though for some reason the Pride seemed less full-bodied than the pint I drank later that evening at the [[Salutation, W6 0QU\|Salutation]].	[[Kake]] visited on a Sunday afternoon in November 2008. Beers available were London Pride (£2.90/pint), Chiswick, and ESB. The chap behind the bar (possibly the new landlord) was very friendly.
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There was a sprinkling of other customers throughout my visit; a few older men on their own as well as some younger people in groups of two or three. I thought it was getting a bit busier around 5pm, but it turned out to be a blip. Music was playing — instrumental and vocal jazz, which was OK to start off with but got a bit much after I'd been there for a couple of hours.	There was a pie menu on a board on the wall, with all pies priced at £7.50 including green beans and mash; filling options included steak and peppercorn sauce, Moroccan lamb, and butternut squash with caramelised red onions and feta cheese. They were also advertising "mini pies" at £1.70, with a similar range of fillings (but slightly different and with no vegetarian option). There was another menu up too but I was too far away to see it.
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Food is served lunchtimes and evenings. As of August 2009, the [http://www.andoverarms.co.uk/index.php/menus/ menu on their website] looks like fairly standard gastro, nothing exciting. We're not sure of the exact food times post-refurb, except that on a Wednesday in August 2009 [[Kake]] was told that evening food started at 6pm that day.	According to the Fuller's website as of May 2008, food is served noon-2pm and 6pm-10pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-2pm and 5pm-10pm Sunday.
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[[Kake]]'s verdict: I don't hate the new version of the Andover Arms as much as some of the people in the BITE comments linked below, but it's no longer somewhere I'd make a detour to visit. I'd not say no to a quick half if I was passing and wanted a sit-down.	Accessibility: Very shallow step up to get in, and it's step-free once you're in, but there's not that much space around the bar, and the ladies' isn't very spacious either.
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Accessibility: Very shallow step up to get in, but it's step-free once you're in. There seems to be a bit more floor space following the refurb, though the ladies remains a very tight squeeze.
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* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1691 Fancyapint review] * [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/22651/ Pubs Galore comments]
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* [http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=4&itemid=6&task=View Fuller's website]	* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1691.html Fancyapint review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], 26 August 2009. Opening hours taken from Fuller's website, August 2009.</div>	<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], 2 November 2008. Opening hours and food times taken from Fuller's website, May 2008.</div>
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Fuller's pub in Hammersmith, in the Good Beer Guide.

Back in 2003, when Kake first visited, it used to serve Thai food and have a resident cat. Following the retirement of the long-term landlords in late 2007, the Thai food disappeared, but it was still a good pub. In June 2009 it underwent refurbishment, and apparently has gone all gastro.

We haven't visited it post-gastrification — the comments below relate to an earlier visit.

Kake visited on a Sunday afternoon in November 2008. Beers available were London Pride (£2.90/pint), Chiswick, and ESB. The chap behind the bar (possibly the new landlord) was very friendly.

There was a pie menu on a board on the wall, with all pies priced at £7.50 including green beans and mash; filling options included steak and peppercorn sauce, Moroccan lamb, and butternut squash with caramelised red onions and feta cheese. They were also advertising "mini pies" at £1.70, with a similar range of fillings (but slightly different and with no vegetarian option). There was another menu up too but I was too far away to see it.

According to the Fuller's website as of May 2008, food is served noon-2pm and 6pm-10pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-2pm and 5pm-10pm Sunday.

Accessibility: Very shallow step up to get in, and it's step-free once you're in, but there's not that much space around the bar, and the ladies' isn't very spacious either.

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