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Hare & Billet has lost some of its character
12 May 2010
Residing on a street bearing its name, the Hare & Billet has a great position just outside the centre of Blackheath, with perfect views of the heath itself.
The location ensures it primarily caters for the locals, with most visitors to the area spilling into the pubs around the station, and it is probably all the better for this. The interior is fairly plain, but it's a clean and comfortable enough place to meet up.
A recent change of management has brought a few small changes, the most significant of which are the removal of the dart board and the installation of TV.
There are still three decent beers on the hand pumps, but some of the other choices have gone, leaving a pretty banal range of drink for those not wishing to partake of the ale.
The Hare and Billet has lost some of the character it once had and is on the slippery slope to anonymity, unless there's a change of direction. Nevertheless, it's still one of the better prospects for a pint in Blackheath.
NEAREST STATION: Blackheath station
FEATURES: real ale, small TV showing sport
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Comedy genius Max Wall used to live in Hare & Billet Street.
For that reasoh alone, the 'pub should remain open for ever.
- Jargonaut, South London, 13/05/2010 13:26
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