1-3 Parsons Green,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 4UL
0872 148 3610
The ViewLondon Review
The site now occupied by the White Horse used be the last coaching inn within reach of London on long journeys west. Now hops connoisseurs come from very far-flung places to experience the huge selection of different beers and ales on offer.
There is a beer academy, a rolling programme of beer festivals (four last year) and an incredibly varied and extensive stock, which at the time of writing comprises over 90 different kinds of cask and bottled beers, e.g. Trappist, European, wheat, Australian…
The licensee, Mark ‘Doberman’ Dober is famous for his huge expertise on the subject of beer and his evangelising enthusiasm in the sharing and husbandry of fantastic beers. This pride and interest has rubbed off on his smart young staff too.
Quite apart from the beers and wines, the pub has lots going for it in other ways. Outdoors, according to season, you can bask in sun and flavours from the pub barbecue, or cluster under trees strung with fairy lights.
Inside you can relax in an atmosphere of civilised comfort. Large leather sofas accommodate plenty of drinkers, and the bar extends all along so that you normally don’t have to wait too long for a drink, even though the pub tends to be busy. Breweriana photos and pictures line the walls.
A slightly gothic door leads through to the smaller dining room at the side. This is a sweet room, which a wooden room, slightly lopsided lamps and one hot pink brick wall. There are six tables (essential to book) and three menus, which is a good sign!
Overlapping but varied menus are available for lunch, brunch and dinner, as well as bar snacks. Beers as well as wines are suggested as accompaniments to the dishes, which is a lovely way to experiment.
A very alluring place for posh young locals, ale lovers and those who simply appreciate good food and drink in a traditional, bustling atmosphere – and if you don’t believe us then check out the, literally, dozens of awards they’ve won, including Pub of the Year 2003 at the Class magazine awards recently.
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