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Real Ales on Tap:
SW!
SW2
Pimlico Porter.

Nearest Accommodation:
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The Orange Brewery
37-39 Pimlico Road
Pimlico

London
SW1 W8NE
Greater London
(0207) 730 5984.

 This pub brews four beers on site: SW1, a session ale at 4% which tastes like nectar; SW2 stronger slightly darker at 4.8%, ale drinkers will fall in love with this beauty; Pimlico Porter brewed from a traditional 18th+19th century recipe at 4.5%, dark and rich definitely a winter warmer, one for the connoisseur; Victorian Lager, this original lager beats even the best (Stella, Kronenbourg, Heineken, Beck's) so I'm told. They also do a smooth flow version of the Porter, but if you like the original why try a monster? The orange  is a lively but friendly little pub on the edge of Belgravia and a stones throw from Sloan Square tube station. Traditional pub food, but the menu is soon to be revamped. Take my advice try their ale. The inside is all dark wood and the floor space is very limited around the long 'L' shaped bar. On the walls there is memorabilia and a huge picture of the the Orange Brewery. In the back of the pub you can see a barrel type structure with a clear plastic top. You can see the mash tuns in the brewery below here. Seating is a mixture of round/square tables and chairs, plus a couple of high wing backed pine chairs near the toilet. Talking if which, the toilets were basic, but pleasant enough. Carpet throughout (not toilets). Well worth a visit if you are in London. Access for the disabled is possible, though space is limited. The closest tube stop is Sloane Sq - you even get to pass Lord Linley's shop!
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Additional Notes: Unfortunately, the Orange is not brewing at the moment. (2002)

 


Real Ales on Tap:
BASS.

Nearest Accommodation:
None.

The Tom Cribb
Oxendon Street
London
SW1.

Greater London

This pub is owned by Bass and thus only serves Bass. Not much of a choice. They do however serve good measures and the beer is well kept. At £1.90 a pint that's not bad. Its a very busy pub with a happy atmosphere. The clientele are young & there are a number of tourists. Despite this service is good. The decor is the usual tasteful brewery's idea of comfortable but 'with history'. The music can get loud though. Food is available at lunchtimes only until 3pm. One other serious problem is the toilets. They are Small, there is no paper and no locks. Watch out. No accommodation is available here.

 


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