Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 7 and Version 2 of Abbey Tap, E15 4QS
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| Stonegate pub in [[Locale Stratford|Stratford]]. It was previously known as the Langthorne <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/12992350994 photo]</small>, but in 2018 Stonegate renamed it to the Abbey Tap and rebranded it as part of their "Craft Pubs" sub-brand. |
Stonegate pub in [[Locale Stratford|Stratford]]. |
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It still feels like a chain pub, though the previous more traditional feel has given way to more of a bar sort of ambience. There's very little natural light inside, and the ceiling is low. Varnished wooden boards cover much of the floor, giving way to geometric tile designs around the bar. The upholstery designs are geometric too, and pink neon lighting strips on the ceiling suggest that the management seek a "buzzy" vibe rather than a relaxing one. Entertainment options are offered by silently-flashing fruit machines and at least six flatscreens including one large projection screen. There's outside seating at the front, partially covered. |
It has something of a "chain pub" feel, with a relatively large interior and laminated menus on the tables. There's very little natural light inside, though they do have some seating on the pavement too, next to a fairly busy road. |
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[[Kake]] first visited on a Thursday afternoon in December 2014. There were a fair few people in when I arrived around 4:30pm, and it remained well-populated throughout my visit, though there were always free tables. Music was playing, very loud, and I was quite glad I was on my own and not trying to make conversation. Two real ales were on: Wychwood Hobgoblin (£3.50/pint) and Greene King IPA. A pint of lime and soda was 60p, and a packet of pork scratchings was £1.25. Service was friendly. |
[[Kake]] visited on a Thursday afternoon in December 2014. There were a fair few people in when I arrived around 4:30pm, and it remained well-populated throughout my visit, though there were always free tables. Music was playing, very loud, and I was quite glad I was on my own and not trying to make conversation. |
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[[Kake]] visited again in October 2018, after the rebrand, in the company of [[bob]]. There were just two other customers when we arrived around 11:15am. The flatscreens were showing snooker with the sound off, and '90s music was playing. All four handpumps were clipped, offering Robinsons Trooper, Gales Seafarers (£4.30), Adnams Mosaic, and Sharp's Doom Bar. They also had ten keg taps for craft beer behind the bar, mainly mainstream options such as Meantime and BrewDog. A pint of lime and soda was 40p. |
Two real ales were on: Wychwood Hobgoblin (£3.50/pint) and Greene King IPA. A pint of lime and soda was 60p, and a packet of pork scratchings was £1.25. Service was friendly. |
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Traditional pub food is served all day from a chain-wide menu. |
Traditional pub food is served all day from a chain-wide menu, including breakfast until noon. |
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[[Kake]]'s verdict: I thought it was OK before the rebrand, but I'm not a fan of the new ambience. |
[[Kake]]'s verdict: A standard chain pub, but a reasonable enough one. |
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Accessibility: Step-free to bar, RADAR-locked accessible toilet, and some of the seating area. The rest of the seating is on a dais. Other toilets are up a flight of stairs with a sturdy handrail and three bends. All the seating on the level is now either backless benches, high stools, half-round seats with fixed arms, or banquettes fixed close to tables. |
Child-friendliness: They have highchairs and a children’s menu, and children are welcome until 7pm. |
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Accessibility: Step-free to bar, RADAR-locked accessible toilet, and some of the seating area. The rest of the seating is on a dais. Other toilets are up a flight of stairs with a sturdy handrail and three bends. |
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* [http://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14153/langthorne-stratford What Pub entry] * [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1404 Fancyapint review] |
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* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1404 Fancyapint review] |
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* [http://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14153/ WhatPub entry] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and [[bob]], October 2018. Opening hours taken from the Stonegate "Craft Pubs" website, October 2018.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], December 2014. Opening hours taken from the Langthorne website, February 2015.</div> |
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category='Accessible Toilet,Cloud Wifi,Free Wireless,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Step-Free Access' |
category='Accessible Toilet,Child Friendly,Cloud Wifi,Free Wireless,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Step-Free Access' |
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formatted_website_text='https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/the-abbey-tap-stratford" class="external">https://www.craft-pubs...' |
formatted_website_text='http://www.thelangthornestratford.co.uk/">thelangthornestratford...' |
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hours_text='Mon-Thu: 10am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-1am; Sun: 10am-11pm' |
hours_text='10am-11pm Mon-Thu; 10am-1am Fri-Sat; noon-11pm Sun' |
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summary='Stonegate pub in Stratford, previously known as the Langthorne.' website='http://www.thelangthornestratford.co.uk/' website='https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/the-abbey-tap-stratford' |
summary='Stonegate pub in Stratford.' website='http://www.thelangthornestratford.co.uk/' website='https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/the-abbey-tap-stratford' |
Stonegate pub in Stratford.
It has something of a "chain pub" feel, with a relatively large interior and laminated menus on the tables. There's very little natural light inside, though they do have some seating on the pavement too, next to a fairly busy road.
Kake visited on a Thursday afternoon in December 2014. There were a fair few people in when I arrived around 4:30pm, and it remained well-populated throughout my visit, though there were always free tables. Music was playing, very loud, and I was quite glad I was on my own and not trying to make conversation.
Two real ales were on: Wychwood Hobgoblin (£3.50/pint) and Greene King IPA. A pint of lime and soda was 60p, and a packet of pork scratchings was £1.25. Service was friendly.
Traditional pub food is served all day from a chain-wide menu, including breakfast until noon.
They have free wifi via The Cloud, which as of December 2014 requires registration and provision of email address, mobile phone number, and date of birth (though it doesn't check you've told the truth about any of these).
Kake's verdict: A standard chain pub, but a reasonable enough one.
Child-friendliness: They have highchairs and a children’s menu, and children are welcome until 7pm.
Accessibility: Step-free to bar, RADAR-locked accessible toilet, and some of the seating area. The rest of the seating is on a dais. Other toilets are up a flight of stairs with a sturdy handrail and three bends.
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Last visited by Kake, December 2014. Opening hours taken from the Langthorne website, February 2015.
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