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Previously a traditional real ale pub (as the [[Olde White Bear, NW3 1LT|Olde White Bear]]), it reopened under new management in March 2010. The focus and ambience have changed completely, though there are still two handpumps on the bar; in July 2013 these offered London Fields Hackney Hopster (£1.95/half) and Sharp's Doom Bar. |
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On a Friday afternoon in July 2013, most of the tables were already set with cutlery, napkins, and glasses <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291525379/ photo]</small>, though a couple were left bare for drinkers. Music was playing, not too loud. As of July 2013, lunch and dinner <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291537153/sizes/l photo of dinner menu]</small> are served 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon; noon-3pm and 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Fri; noon-3:30pm and 6:30pm-10:30pm Sat; and noon-3:30pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm Sun, though bar snacks are available all day. [[Kake]] tried one of the bar snacks, the broad bean puree with bruschetta (£4.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291531213/ photo]</small>. This was pretty good, with a nice texture and flavour to the puree. The thin shavings of parmesan on top went well with it, and the accompanying bruschetta was made with good bread, competently toasted. [[Kake]]'s verdict: I enjoyed the food and would consider coming back for more. However, despite the friendly service, the ambience doesn't really appeal to me; it's just a bit too posh (an impression not helped by the casual bigotry being expressed by the customers at the table next to me). Accessibility: A large step to get in. Toilets are up another flight of steps. See also: * [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1314 Fancyapint review] * [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/55738/ Pubs Galore comments] * [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars-and-pubs/old-white-bear Time Out review] * [http://eastlondondrinker.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/the-old-white-bear-hampstead/ Thoughts Of An East London Drinker review] * [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/8323/ Beer In The Evening comments] <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], July 2013. Opening hours and food times taken from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291541719/ sign on door], July 2013.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], July 2013.</div> |
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category='Bar Snacks,European Food,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Restaurants' |
category='British Food,Pub Food,Pubs,Restaurants' |
Gastropub (or self-described "restaurant and bar") in Hampstead.
Last visited by Kake, July 2013.
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