Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 27 and Version 14 of Tap On The Line, TW9 3PZ

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Pub right next to [[Kew Gardens Station]]. It was [http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=39&itemid=225&task=View acquired by Fuller's] in 2009, and in late-2013 was given an overhaul and renamed from The Railway, its original name <small>[http://flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/2703594915/ photo]</small>.	Pub right next to [[Kew Gardens Station]].
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The main part of the pub is quite dimly lit, but there's also a large conservatory with exposed brickwork, a worn tiled floor, a huge arched ornate skylight <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9279883598/ photo]</small>, and floor-to-ceiling picture windows looking directly onto the eastbound platform of the station; this space can be booked for private parties, which confines drinkers to the seating around in the main bar room. There's some outside seating too, some of which is covered with a large parasol/umbrella.	The main part of the pub is quite dimly lit, and much of the seating is tall stools at tall tables; but they also have a nice conservatory with a couple of sofas, a huge arched ornate skylight, and floor-to-ceiling picture windows looking directly onto the eastbound platform of [[Kew Gardens Station]]. A sign seen in August 2008 said children are welcome in the conservatory until 7pm. There's some outside seating too, some of which is covered with a large parasol/umbrella.
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There are four handpumps in the bar, which on a January 2014 visit had a standard range of Fuller's ales along with their Jack Frost seasonal ale.	[[Kake]] visited on a Wednesday early evening in August 2008. Beers available on the four handpumps were Greene King IPA, Bombardier, and Adnams bitter; in November 2008, the Bombardier was off, but the other two were there. I had a pint of Addlestones cider at £3.10. (I'd been hoping for some nice Belgian beer, but the bartender told me they sadly don't do it any more.) There were a fair number of customers and most of the outside seats were taken, but I had no problem getting a table in the conservatory. Background music was playing, pretty bland but not loud enough to be annoying. [[Ewan]] had no trouble getting a table on a rainy Saturday in November 2008 either, though the conservatory was rather draughty and cold. Sport was on the TV, with the sound on in the inside area by the bar.
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On [[Kake]]'s Wednesday early evening visit in August 2008, there were a fair number of customers and most of the outside seats were taken, but I had no problem getting a table in the conservatory. Background music was playing, pretty bland but not loud enough to be annoying. [[Ewan]] had no trouble getting a table on a rainy Saturday in November 2008 either, though the conservatory was rather draughty and cold. Sport was on the TV, with the sound on in the inside area by the bar. On a Friday lunchtime in July 2013, there were a few people in around noon but plenty of space both inside and outside.	A sign seen outside in July 2008 advertised breakfast, food served all day, free wireless, and fairtrade coffee. A menu seen in August 2008 said food served noon-9pm daily (so not sure where breakfast comes in).
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In July 2013, [[Kake]]'s brie and tomato sandwich on granary bread (£5.50 including tortilla chips and salad garnish) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9279865880/ photo]</small> was pretty good; the bread was firmly-textured, almost sourdough-like, and the fillings were generous and fresh. The tortilla chips were also a generous portion. The salad was properly dressed with a reasonable vinaigrette, but unfortunately some of the leaves seemed a bit bashed-about.	As of August 2008, the menu was fairly comprehensive, covering a good range of standard and slightly-more-interesting pub food. Chips were £1.75, onion rings £1.50, nachos to share £5.25. Starters were between £3.25 (e.g. soup of the day, breaded mushrooms) and £4.25 (crispy garlic king prawns). Main course salads were between £5.25 (ham and cheese) and £6.75 (pan seared salmon fillet). Sandwiches (four options of bread type) were between £3.50 (cheddar with red onion jam) and £5 (rump steak with red onions, mushrooms, and mustard mayo). Rump steak was £8.25 for 8oz and £13.25 for 16oz; sirloin was £9 for 8oz. Mains were all around £6-7, e.g. mussels with chips and bread (£6-6.25); half a roast chicken with chips-or-mash, peas, and gravy (£6.25); pork cooked in Kentish cider served with mash, carrots and peas (£6.75). There were two vegetarian options; spinach and mushroom lasagne, and porcini ravioli, both £6.25.
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Child-friendliness: A sign seen in August 2008 said children are welcome in the conservatory until 7pm, and there were a number present on [[Ewan]]'s January 2014 visit. As of July 2013 there's a children's menu <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9279870020/ photo]</small> with an activity sheet (puzzles and colouring-in) as well as at least two highchairs (without trays).	Accessibility: One step up at both entrances. Toilets down a flight of stairs.
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Accessibility: One step at both entrances. Step-free to bar and seating once you're in. Toilets are in the basement, down a straight flight of stairs with a sturdy handrail on both sides. The cubicles in the ladies' are a bit of a squeeze to get into.
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* Photos of the menu as of July 2013: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9279865880/ 1], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9279874442/ 2] * [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/36121/ Pubs Galore comments]	* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/992/ Beer In The Evening comments]
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* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/992/ Beer In The Evening comments]
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* [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/437155#reviews Qype comments]	* [http://flickr.com/photos/garfy3/245375223/ Flickr photo of menu board] (out of date, but it gives an idea) * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/437155-The-Railway-Richmond Qype reviews]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and friends, January 2014.</div>	<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], 1 November 2008.</div>
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summary='Pub at Kew Gardens Station.' summary='Fuller's pub at Kew Gardens Station.' website='http://www.tapontheline.co.uk/'	summary='Pub at Kew Gardens Station.' website='http://www.tapontheline.co.uk/'

Pub right next to Kew Gardens Station.

The main part of the pub is quite dimly lit, and much of the seating is tall stools at tall tables; but they also have a nice conservatory with a couple of sofas, a huge arched ornate skylight, and floor-to-ceiling picture windows looking directly onto the eastbound platform of Kew Gardens Station. A sign seen in August 2008 said children are welcome in the conservatory until 7pm. There's some outside seating too, some of which is covered with a large parasol/umbrella.

Kake visited on a Wednesday early evening in August 2008. Beers available on the four handpumps were Greene King IPA, Bombardier, and Adnams bitter; in November 2008, the Bombardier was off, but the other two were there. I had a pint of Addlestones cider at £3.10. (I'd been hoping for some nice Belgian beer, but the bartender told me they sadly don't do it any more.) There were a fair number of customers and most of the outside seats were taken, but I had no problem getting a table in the conservatory. Background music was playing, pretty bland but not loud enough to be annoying. Ewan had no trouble getting a table on a rainy Saturday in November 2008 either, though the conservatory was rather draughty and cold. Sport was on the TV, with the sound on in the inside area by the bar.

A sign seen outside in July 2008 advertised breakfast, food served all day, free wireless, and fairtrade coffee. A menu seen in August 2008 said food served noon-9pm daily (so not sure where breakfast comes in).

As of August 2008, the menu was fairly comprehensive, covering a good range of standard and slightly-more-interesting pub food. Chips were £1.75, onion rings £1.50, nachos to share £5.25. Starters were between £3.25 (e.g. soup of the day, breaded mushrooms) and £4.25 (crispy garlic king prawns). Main course salads were between £5.25 (ham and cheese) and £6.75 (pan seared salmon fillet). Sandwiches (four options of bread type) were between £3.50 (cheddar with red onion jam) and £5 (rump steak with red onions, mushrooms, and mustard mayo). Rump steak was £8.25 for 8oz and £13.25 for 16oz; sirloin was £9 for 8oz. Mains were all around £6-7, e.g. mussels with chips and bread (£6-6.25); half a roast chicken with chips-or-mash, peas, and gravy (£6.25); pork cooked in Kentish cider served with mash, carrots and peas (£6.75). There were two vegetarian options; spinach and mushroom lasagne, and porcini ravioli, both £6.25.

Accessibility: One step up at both entrances. Toilets down a flight of stairs.

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Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 27 and Version 14 of Tap On The Line, TW9 3PZ