Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 11 and Version 10 of Hill Top Tap, DA14 6NF
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| Stonegate pub in [[Locale Sidcup|Sidcup]]. It was previously a Smith & Jones pub known as the Portrait (see <a href="https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Hill_Top_Tap%2C_DA14_6NF&version=8">older version of this page</a> for a description) but was sold to Stonegate in November 2014 and at some point transferred to their "Craft Pubs" sub-brand. |
Pub in [[Locale Sidcup|Sidcup]]. It was previously known as the Portrait <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9705152324/ photo]</small>, but was renamed at some point to the Hill Top Tap. |
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Entry is into a fairly open area broken up by a couple of large square pillars, with the bar to one side. A tartan-upholstered banquette runs along the wall opposite the bar, and a few tall and normal-height tables cluster around the pillars, but plenty of standing space has been left too. Tucked to one side by the front windows is a small area with large rectangular tables flanked by backless benches; painted on the tiled wall here, under a double-sized flatscreen, is an exhortation to "book this area for your party". A dartboard is nestled in its own little nook opposite the bar, and a half-flight of stairs just beyond leads up to more seating. |
When we visited in September 2013, it was a Smith & Jones pub (Bramwell Pub Company), but according to the August/September 2014 <i>London Drinker</i>, it was sold to the Stonegate Pub Company in November of the same year. We haven't visited since the change of ownership, so some of the information below may be out of date. |
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Decor is modern, with white glazed tiles on some walls, exposed brickwork on others, and the somewhat meaningless phrase "In Hope We Trust" in neon calligraphy-style tubing above the bar. The flooring is an odd mix of angled wooden blocks, exposed boards, and star-patterned tiling; one wonders if perhaps some of it is from a previous era of the building's life. |
Entry is into a fairly spacious area with the bar running along one side and various seating options including several sofas. More seating can be found up a few steps at the back, where a line of half-height booths sits opposite a wall-length banquette, with several largeish tables in between. Flatscreens are mounted here and there. |
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[[Kake]] visited on a Tuesday afternoon in October 2018. There were about half a dozen other customers when I arrived around 2pm. Music was playing very quietly, and the flatscreens were showing horse racing with the sound off. |
[[Kake]] visited on a Saturday morning in September 2013. The handpumps were clipped for four real ales: Courage Best, Young's London Gold, Bombardier, and Hobgoblin. They also had a couple of keg ciders: Aspall's and Magners Extra Cold. A pint of lime and soda was 45p. |
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The handpumps were clipped for three ales — Sharp's Doom Bar, Wychwood Hobgoblin, and Wychwood Gold Hobgobling — with Robinsons Trooper marked as "coming soon". A pint of lime and soda was 80p. |
There were a handful of people in at 11:30am, but nowhere near as many as in the [[Tailor's Chalk, DA14 6ED|Tailor's Chalk]] just down the road. Music was playing, not too loud, and fairly bland. The flatscreens were showing sport with the sound off. |
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According to a sign seen in October 2018, there's a quiz every Sunday from 7pm. |
According to menus seen in September 2013, breakfast is served from 10am to noon, the main menu is served until 9pm, and bar snacks are served until 11pm. |
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They have free WiFi via My Smart WiFi. |
According to the Hill Top Tap website as of March 2018, quiz night is Sunday from 7:30pm. |
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Accessibility: No steps to get in. Half a dozen stairs with handrail to the toilets. |
Child-friendliness: They have at least 5 high chairs with trays (Antilop from IKEA). |
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Accessibility: No steps to get in, but toilets are up several steps. |
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* [https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/72617/ Pubs Galore comments] * [https://www.whatpub.com/pubs/BEX/066/ WhatPub entry] |
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/6185/ Beer In The Evening comments] * [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-portrait-london Yelp comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], October 2018. Opening hours taken from the Stonegate Crafts Pubs website, October 2018.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2013.</div> |
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summary='Stonegate pub in Sidcup, previously known as the Portrait.'
summary='Stonegate pub in Sidcup, previously known as the Portrait.' website='https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/hilltoptapsidcup' |
summary='Stonegate pub in Sidcup, previously known as the Portrait.' website='https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/hilltoptapsidcup' |
Pub in Sidcup. It was previously known as the Portrait photo, but was renamed at some point to the Hill Top Tap.
When we visited in September 2013, it was a Smith & Jones pub (Bramwell Pub Company), but according to the August/September 2014 London Drinker, it was sold to the Stonegate Pub Company in November of the same year. We haven't visited since the change of ownership, so some of the information below may be out of date.
Entry is into a fairly spacious area with the bar running along one side and various seating options including several sofas. More seating can be found up a few steps at the back, where a line of half-height booths sits opposite a wall-length banquette, with several largeish tables in between. Flatscreens are mounted here and there.
Kake visited on a Saturday morning in September 2013. The handpumps were clipped for four real ales: Courage Best, Young's London Gold, Bombardier, and Hobgoblin. They also had a couple of keg ciders: Aspall's and Magners Extra Cold. A pint of lime and soda was 45p.
There were a handful of people in at 11:30am, but nowhere near as many as in the Tailor's Chalk just down the road. Music was playing, not too loud, and fairly bland. The flatscreens were showing sport with the sound off.
According to menus seen in September 2013, breakfast is served from 10am to noon, the main menu is served until 9pm, and bar snacks are served until 11pm.
According to the Hill Top Tap website as of March 2018, quiz night is Sunday from 7:30pm.
Child-friendliness: They have at least 5 high chairs with trays (Antilop from IKEA).
Accessibility: No steps to get in, but toilets are up several steps.
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