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The Coal Hole – The Strand, London
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October 31st, 2009Pubs & barsThe first impression of this pub is what I would expect from a pub on a main street in London. Initially I thought it was a little bit touristy, with oak panelling broken by up by faux medieval tapestry. That said there were more people knocking about in actual suits than in shell suits with cameras so I was willing to give it a try.
I took me about five seconds and a quick glance across the beer selection to decide that I liked the place, I didn’t realise it at the time but this was to be the first of three visits to Nicholson’s Pubs on the day and the range and quality of the ales available was top drawer. We sampled…
Timothy Taylor Landord - Reviewed by so many people before, I always think that it tastes a little fruitier on draught than out of a bottle.
Greene King IPA - This should be entry three in the Day in London series and I had had an American Pale Ale immediately before drinking this. After a bottle of the hop filled American cousin I found the Greene King a bit shollow in taste, probably more appropriate to a session but ultimately not a world rocking IPA.
Cairngorm Autumn Nuts - I really liked this Ruby Ale, it wasn’t massively hopped and I think Fletch would probably have found it underwhelming, but there was still goodcflavour and it was spot on for me. Pleasingly it does carry an autumnal feel and offers some warmth from the winter chill.
The bar was also offering London Pride and Hobgoblin and the range of autumnal guests in the pipeline spanned to 12 which the barstaff told me would be constantly rotating through the season. Hats off.
Tags: Cairngorm, Cairngorm Autumn Nuts, Greene King IPA, Hobgoblin, London, London Pride, Nicholsons Pubs, The Coal House, The Strand, Timothy Taylor Landlord
4 responses to “The Coal Hole – The Strand, London” 
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Alan Walsh November 1st, 2009 at 18:08
Definitely sure that I am wrong…I have updated the post. Thanks for pointing it out…if you have any suggestions of places to check out in London please let me know, we’re always looking for suggestions. Alan. (Quote)
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Alan Walsh November 13th, 2009 at 20:38
Hi Adam,
The Coal Hole has been closed today because of a powercut. I have just spoken to the Landlord and he hopes to be open again tomorrow but that is obviously subject to getting power back for Health and Safety. I should also point out that there is no problem with the license.
For anyone looking for an alternative to the Coal Hole….The Porterhouse is close by and there are a lot of other Nicholson pubs in the area. (both ‘Googleable’)
Alan (Quote)
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