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The Hop & Vine (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Blue Monkey - 99 Red BaboonsExceptional1
London Beer Factory - Beyond the PaleExcellent1
Crate - RyeExcellent1
Rudgate - Brew No. 1 Vanilla MildExcellent1
Malt, The Brewery - Missenden Pale AleExcellent2
Anarchy - Skin DeepExcellent1
Anarchy - Blonde StarExcellent1
Neepsend - Kohouter - PaleExcellent1
Firebird - Pacific GemExcellent1
London Beer Lab - BitterGood1
Loddon - HullabalooNot Tried0
Oakham - InfernoNot Tried0
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity)Not Tried0
Five Points - Brick Field BrownNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - NightwatchmanNot Tried0
CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sheep in Wolf's ClothingNot Tried0
Arbor Ales - Blue Sky DrinkingNot Tried0
Paradigm - Heads UpNot Tried0
Cloudwater - Mosaic In Your Heart - PaleNot Tried0
Bristol Beer Factory - Satisfaction - Aussie IPANot Tried0
By The Horns - Green Hop Monster 2024 - Pale AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Hop & Vine, Ruislip, Greater London
Picture 2. The Hop & Vine, Ruislip, Greater London
Jason Jones

Visits Details

19 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Another off-piste, after the 1st Woodman, in walking back from 2nd Woodman into Ruislip for a bus onwards. A proper little micropub which has now been running some 8 years according to some locals we joined in the rear yard for seating. Passionate about serving good real ale they told us the new publican is in being here a year and following on from the previous owners who had run it from the start. Only four cask on but this helps to keep it fresh and there was a change of beer during my visit as indeed the Green Hop Monster from By The Horns I asked for when got here just ran out when requesting this. Friendly and prompt service inside the packed micro but the rear yard made for a good place to cool down in after the half a mile or so walk from the Ruislip Woodman.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Neepsend - Kohouter - Pale4.20ExcellentGood head and very lively lacing. Came with a very hoppy, moreish mouthfeel.
London Beer Lab - Bitter3.40GoodGood head and lacing with a pleasant, lingering bitterness. Had a very moreish aftertaste.
Cloudwater - Mosaic In Your Heart - Pale4.40Not Tried
Bristol Beer Factory - Satisfaction - Aussie IPA5.00Not Tried
By The Horns - Green Hop Monster 2024 - Pale Ale4.50Not TriedSadly went off as I asked for it.
24 Sep 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon friendly welcome in this as expected micropub, a few other customers engaged in soft conversation made for a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Brew No. 1 Vanilla Mild3.60ExcellentSuperb and unexpected chocolate aftertaste
Anarchy - Skin Deep4.20ExcellentHazy unfined tropical fruit broth
Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking4.40Not Tried
Paradigm - Heads Up4.10Not Tried
27 May 2017 (Joe Gargery)
Late Saturday afternoon visit on cup final day. No football fans or TV screens. Perfect. Grand opening of the beer garden due mid June.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons4.20Exceptionaldark and malty - superb
Anarchy - Blonde Star4.10Excellentlight body with citrus flavours
Firebird - Pacific Gem4.20Excellentvery light oak with honey flavours
Malt, The Brewery - Missenden Pale Ale3.60Excellentlight amber ale
London Beer Factory - Beyond the Pale4.20Excellentdelicate plum flavour
East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman4.50Not Triedwell hopped bitter
CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sheep in Wolf's Clothing6.80Not TriedFarmhouse IPA
21 Apr 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Easy to find, about 8-10 minutes walk from Ruislip tube. Every seat taken and more wine and spirits being imbibed than real ale and cider. Very enthusiastic Guv who gave me time to tell me about his venture. Don't know if it was layout, decor or people but was very noisy tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Crate - Rye5.50ExcellentHeavy flavours and well balanced bitterness
Malt, The Brewery - Missenden Pale Ale3.60ExcellentThe regular beer here
Loddon - Hullabaloo4.20Not Tried
Oakham - Inferno4.00Not Tried
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity)4.60Not Tried
Five Points - Brick Field Brown5.40Not Tried

About The Hop & Vine

The pub sign. The Hop & Vine, Ruislip, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent9
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Ruislip, Greater London, HA4 7AN.

At north end of High Street a micropub converted from a former café which opened on 17th December 2016. Seating is at low tables with loose chairs and bench seating. Small bar counter in the right hand corner with real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room behind it.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 10 of them.

Map location

Postcode: HA4 7AN