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| Hotel, restaurant, and bar in [[Locale East Molesey|East Molesey]] near Hampton Court Palace. |
[[Category Hall And Woodhouse|Hall & Woodhouse]] pub and hotel in [[Locale East Molesey|East Molesey]] near Hampton Court Palace. |
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It was previously a pub and hotel run by [[Category Hall And Woodhouse|Hall & Woodhouse]] (see <a href="https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Kings_Arms%2C_KT8_9DD&version=4">older version of this page</a> for a description), but this [http://web.archive.org/web/20171009143053/https://www.facebook.com/kingsarmshotelhw/photos/a.439526099440793.104208.425324997527570/1536171326442926/?type=3&theater closed down] in August 2017. After a change of ownership, it [https://www.hot-dinners.com/201907028549/Gastroblog/Latest-news/six-restaurant-kings-arms-hotel-hampton-court reopened] in mid-2019. |
Drinkers are directed to the bar at the left, which has exposed brickwork and a mosaic inlay on the floor. There's a large fireplace, which (judging by the presence of a coal scuttle and all the relevant tools) does appear to get some use in the colder months. Two red leather sofas face each other in front of the fireplace, and ornate candleholders stand on the tables. There's some picnic bench seating out the front of the pub too. |
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The light, bright interior bears few signs of its previous life, though it does retain its ornate mosaic flooring with the name "Kings Arms Hotel", and there are still two handpumps spaced widely apart on the bar. Seating is a mix of banquettes and low-backed tube-frame chairs. Flooring is pale wood, and the walls are painted cream and hung with original modern art. |
[[Kake]] visited on a Tuesday afternoon in September 2011. There were only a couple of other customers in. Music was playing quietly, fairly decent vocal/acoustic stuff when I got there, later deteriorating into Phil Collins. Three real ales were on: Fursty Ferret (£1.90/half), Tanglefoot, and Badger. The Fursty Ferret was in good condition, but the most expensive half of real ale I've ever bought, and served slightly too cold. |
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The old drinkers' space on the left has become a dining area, with marble-style tabletops ready-laid with wine glasses, linen napkins, and cutlery. The brick fireplace here is no longer in use, and is now filled with a large wine rack. Drinkers are now directed to the right, towards a small snug-like space that leads through to a larger drinking area with small half-round armchairs. Beyond this is yet another space down a step with a large table, possibly for private dining. Finally, there's a non-smoking patio out the front, with high hedges separating it from the traffic on the road outside. |
According to a menu seen in September 2011 <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/6153276355/ photo]</small>, food is served noon-3pm and 6pm-9pm Mon-Thu; noon-3pm and 6pm-10pm Fri; noon-10pm Sat; and noon-9pm Sun. They also do breakfast 7am-10am Mon-Fri and 8am-10am Sat-Sun, as well as cream teas 10am-6pm every day. |
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[[Kake]] visited on a Monday morning in September 2019. Arriving around 8:45am, I was the only customer, though one other did turn up while I was there, apparently a hotel guest. Peaceful music was playing quietly. The handpumps were clipped for Surrey Hill Shere Drop and Hogs Back TEA. |
They have free wireless (get the password from the bar). |
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Food is served all day, including bar snacks and breakfast. The breakfast menu is a little confusing at first glance, being a mix of complete-in-themselves dishes and build-your-own, but without being entirely clear about what's included with what. |
A board seen outside in September 2011 advertised a quiz on the first Thursday of every month. |
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In the end I went for smoked salmon (£9 including sourdough toast) and poached eggs (£4 for two). It was all served rather impractically, with the salmon and toast next to each other on a small wooden board and the eggs on a separate side plate <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48749723653/ photo]</small>, but when I asked for a proper plate to actually eat it from, they did eventually manage to find one <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48750051156/ photo]</small>. |
Accessibility: A small step and a ridge to get in. Once you're in, it's step-free to the bar, seating, and ladies' (not sure about the gents'). The cubicles in the ladies' are a bit of a squeeze to get into. The pub has a private car park; permits should be collected from the bar. |
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The sourdough toast was good, with a chewy, flavourful crust. The eggs were poached decently albeit imperfectly, with nicely runny yolks but also partially runny whites. The smoked salmon was a generous portion, but quite soft — possibly even a little too soft — and on the salty side. Overall it was fine, but I wished I hadn't had to assemble it myself. Earl Grey tea (£2.50) was made with a Teapigs tea pyramid, and came in a decent-sized pot. Service was fine. A 12.5% service charge was auto-added to the bill. Accessibility: A tiny step and then a ridge to get in. There's an accessible toilet on the level with low sink, alarm cord, and grab bars. |
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* Photos of the menu as of September 2019: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48750051446/ breakfast], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48749723868/ main menu] * [https://whatpub.com/pubs/HOU/6678/ WhatPub entry] |
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/149/ Beer In The Evening comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2019.</div> address='2 Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road' category='Accessible Toilet,Accommodation Available,Bars,Breakfast,British Food,Restaurants,Step-Free Access' edit_type='Minor tidying' |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2011.</div> address='Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road' category='Accommodation Available,Breakfast,Food Served Evenings,Food Served Lunchtimes,Free Wireless,Hall And Woodhouse,Open Fire,Pub Quiz,Pub Quiz On Thursdays,Pubs,Real Ale' edit_type='Normal edit' |
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summary='Hotel, restaurant, and bar near Hampton Court Palace.' website='http://www.hamptoncourthotel.com/' website='https://kingsarmshamptoncourt.com/' |
summary='Hall & Woodhouse pub and hotel near Hampton Court Palace.' website='http://www.hamptoncourthotel.com/' website='https://kingsarmshamptoncourt.com/' |
Hall & Woodhouse pub and hotel in East Molesey near Hampton Court Palace.
Drinkers are directed to the bar at the left, which has exposed brickwork and a mosaic inlay on the floor. There's a large fireplace, which (judging by the presence of a coal scuttle and all the relevant tools) does appear to get some use in the colder months. Two red leather sofas face each other in front of the fireplace, and ornate candleholders stand on the tables. There's some picnic bench seating out the front of the pub too.
Kake visited on a Tuesday afternoon in September 2011. There were only a couple of other customers in. Music was playing quietly, fairly decent vocal/acoustic stuff when I got there, later deteriorating into Phil Collins. Three real ales were on: Fursty Ferret (£1.90/half), Tanglefoot, and Badger. The Fursty Ferret was in good condition, but the most expensive half of real ale I've ever bought, and served slightly too cold.
According to a menu seen in September 2011 photo, food is served noon-3pm and 6pm-9pm Mon-Thu; noon-3pm and 6pm-10pm Fri; noon-10pm Sat; and noon-9pm Sun. They also do breakfast 7am-10am Mon-Fri and 8am-10am Sat-Sun, as well as cream teas 10am-6pm every day.
They have free wireless (get the password from the bar).
A board seen outside in September 2011 advertised a quiz on the first Thursday of every month.
Accessibility: A small step and a ridge to get in. Once you're in, it's step-free to the bar, seating, and ladies' (not sure about the gents'). The cubicles in the ladies' are a bit of a squeeze to get into. The pub has a private car park; permits should be collected from the bar.
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Last visited by Kake, September 2011.
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