so hyped for the new noble already! <span style="font-size: 10pt;">even in the pre-refurb state they already have beers from kernel, beavertown and siren on tap and that, my friends, is enough to make me very happy.</span><div><div><br></div></div>
Been in there a couple of times this week, fantastic beers and the burgers are amazing!
It's been very quite in there though, hope word spreads and they get more custom.
They'll need to work hard to win back the regulars and bring in new blood.<div><br></div><div>skev303 - What's the rest of the menu like? Or is it just burgers?</div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to seeing what they do with the decor (goodbye, weird wallpaper!) but I hope they get some regular mixers in. On a recent visit the barman sloshed that flat, heavily spiced Dalston cola over my spirit of choice - totally ruining any hope of tasting anything else. I can't be the only who thinks it tastes like a Panda Pop that's been left in a warm car.</div>
There was a limited menu, so just burgers (Cheese & bacon, Hot & spicy & a veggie option) & skin on chips..oh a beer stick cured sausages. All really nice + beer
The beer sticks were great, very Southampton Arms. Ah, so they have closed so soon? Good, I'm looking forward to seeing what they do with the place.<div><br></div><div>They are officially renaming the pub 'The Hopsmiths'.</div>
Yeah that's the guy.
Seriously, served on or by gravity means straight from a tapped barrel, as opposed to served under pressure from a hand pump or electrical pump.
Yes, I'm a CAMRA member.
I was in the first three! Looks great. Massive beer range, menu projected on the wall. Complete refit. I approve. They gave me a beer while I waited outside.
<div>So..good beers, but I think they missed the mark for a local boozer. </div><div><br></div><div>Gone are the comfy sofas, sadly 6th form chairs all round & grouped tables which works in Brewdog, but I'm sure will return to smaller individual tables at some point. </div><div><br></div><div>The beer selection is great, however, you will only go to this pub if you appreciate non-commercial brews. And they don't serve the usual commercial spirits and mixers. I've never understood this, your rep is not going to be questioned if you sell Jack Daniels ffs! </div><div><br></div><div>The food menu was a little confusing, was that a burger advertised, or a bread, lettuce, pickles & the 12th ingredient a burger, who knows? </div><div><br></div><div>BUT good people, good beers & the décor will be finessed, I just wonder if their niche exists between the Dairy, Stapleton & Shaftsbury. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
I do understand what @skev303 means about the comfort factor. Once they settle down they could do with thowing in some comfier furniture. but all in all I quite liked the décor, and above all it's unusual - the closest thing we have to it is Max's, they have a shared aesthetic. And aesthetics aside, it's the only place around that has a decent craft beer selection, indeed it has the most unusual range of real ales too. Pretty sure it will be my pub of choice from now on.<br><br>My missus shares skev's distaste for the lack of standard coke, but I'm 100% behind it - screw the corporates, I want unusual stuff please.
My head hurts.
I liked it. For an opening night I thought it was great. I'm sure the place will adapt and evolve over the coming weeks.
The guys running the place want it to succeed and have been very open to requests and suggestions so far.
I've changed the name of the thread. Again.
Yes a good opening night ,good beer , and also all meat and fruit and veg is bought locally , tony's the butcher for example, good helpful staff , an enjoyable evening, looking forward to going again.
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