The Garratt & Gauge

Vibrant Vibes, Amazing Cocktails, Exceptional Staff!

Set amid the bustle of Wimbledon, the Garratt and Gauge Sports Bar tries to capture the vibrant spirit of a quintessential British boozer—a lively affair where patrons can comfortably soak in the sports frenzy or engage in casual banter over a pint. From when I crossed its threshold, the joint hummed with an undeniable exuberance: an ambiance tastefully seasoned with rousing playlist hits and the chatter of pool cues hitting their mark. The staff were a bright spot, particularly Rosie and Paul, who glided efficiently through the crowd, leaving no glass unfilled and orchestrating the perfect backdrop for a convivial night out. Such customer-first ethos does paint their team as rather capable conductors of the evening's narrative.

Yet, while this friendly pub wears a veneer of charm, further inspection may find it slightly askew. Some peculiar anomalies punctuated my visit—the repair-resistant pool tables got me reminiscing about childhood board games with missing pieces, insufficient bartending brusquely reminded me of queuing at a Heathrow customs check, and echoes of sporadic amateur cocktail-making afflicted the title of "watering hole." There’s palpable potential, however, within these rudimentary flaws; rectifying them could see this pub elevate from promising to truly unmissable. Beauty shines brighter when polished, after all, and getting everything—from smells to service—just right could agreeably place Gerratt and Gauge firmly in the good graces of Wimbledon’s populace. — Jasper Griddle