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Been to the Dog & Fox, Fire Stable and Cote. Any others worth trying? The Butcher & Grill is on my list, but has very mixed reviews.

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Posted : 24/01/2012 11:00 am
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The Butcher and Grill shop sold me a scotch egg with a raw pork surround. When I took it back the cashier mentioned it to the cook who when asked if the rest on display were like that replied "hope not" and walked off completely disinterested - so I've never bothered with the restaurant. we don't realy bother with the Village for restaurants they all seem to be just chain clones now, lydons was nice but now gone.

Have you tried Canizaro House, not been there for a few years and it was a bit hit and miss but under different ownership now. Also the Fox and grapes on the common was ok for food but it's been a few years since I was there with that as well (menu looks quite nice so may give it a go http://foxandgrapeswimbledon.co.uk/static/F&G%20Set%20Lunch%20Menu.pdf)


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 11:32 am
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Thanks Kilo - I'll cross the B&G off the list - your experience isn't unique apparently.

The Fox & Grapes looks worth a punt.


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 11:47 am
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Worth a mention are the Crooked Billet and Hand In Hand pubs at the end of Southside Common.

Only 5-10 mins walk from the village alongside the common and both are great, esp. at this time of year.

Great beer, great hearty food and big open fires

Both have pub areas and dining rooms so can be dressed up / down as you like.


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 11:56 am
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Worth a mention are the Crooked Billet and Hand In Hand pubs at the end of Southside Common.

Ah, that brings back memories of school 🙂


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 12:22 pm
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Had a stonkingly good meal at The Lawn some weeks back. The Côte de Boeuf was superb (has to be ordered for two).


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 1:48 pm
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Had a stonkingly good meal at The Lawn some weeks back. The Côte de Boeuf was superb (has to be ordered for two).

That looks very nice actually.

*shuffles off to iron the skinny jeans


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 2:03 pm
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Worth a mention are the Crooked Billet and Hand In Hand pubs at the end of Southside Common.

Ah, that brings back memories of school

Yes lunchtime drinking in the castle (now the firestable and used to be a right toilet)


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 2:04 pm
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Posted : 24/01/2012 2:26 pm
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kilo - that was too far from school 🙂


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 2:31 pm
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kilo - that was too far from school

That's why we went there 😉 Kings or Wimbledon College (or god forbid Ursuline Convent school)?


 
Posted : 24/01/2012 5:39 pm
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King's. you?


 
Posted : 25/01/2012 10:14 pm
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King's. you?

wimbledon college, drunk jesuits a speciality


 
Posted : 25/01/2012 10:19 pm
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LOL. no wonder you lot were always so keen for a scrap 🙂


 
Posted : 25/01/2012 10:24 pm
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I like the "Swan" on Ridgway. Really nice pub and friendly atmosphere.


 
Posted : 10/02/2012 12:26 am
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What's wrong with rolling down the hill and having a fight in the Walkabout or the Alex eh? It's a Wimbledon tradition


 
Posted : 10/02/2012 5:53 am
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Had a very good meal in the Carlucchios there. One of the best in the chain that I've been too.

The Steak Frites at Côte is very good as well. Simple bistro food but good value


 
Posted : 10/02/2012 7:00 am
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Village? If you don't know the term 'village' in the context of London, probably not your idea of a village...


 
Posted : 10/02/2012 7:06 am