Eat & Drink
Originally published on Wednesday, 30th July 2008
The Beehive
When Claudio Pulze was revamping one of London's oldest pubs, the Beehive, Marylebone locals made sure they had their say: the carpet could go but they didn't want it changed too much and they would appreciate it if he could keep the flowers outside looking fresh to brighten the place up. The accommodating restaurateur obliged.
He also brought in a team of cooks - rather than one particular 'named' chef - because he wanted good food but didn't want the place to be known as a gastropub. He's going to have some trouble keeping it that way, however, if he continues to serve such perfectly pink cote de boeuf, crispy-battered fish and chips and satisfying sausage and mash.
On top of the don't-call-it-gastropub food, Pulze has brought in some of the London beers he produces at his Brew Wharf microbrewery, varying them every now and again, as well as fruity options like Fruli strawberry beer from Belgium and St Helier Pear Cider from Sweden.
Like a local - only better.
Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-11pm • Sat & Sun 10.3am-11pm CHK
Place: 126 Crawford Street, W1U 6BF
Cost: £20
Web: thebeehive-pub.co.uk
Book: 020 7486 8037