The Chapel is a Happy Valley pub that has been around for at least 15 years. Steeped in a history that its fellow Happy Valley upstarts: The Stables and The Jockey, could but dream of.
The question is: Why go to The Chapel, when there is better scenery and a better view at The Stables and The Jockey? Well, I suppose it is the friendly bar staff, the friendly landlord, the quality Indian food, and above all the friendly community of expats that The Chapel supports.
The beers are very reasonably priced and always properly chilled. There is nothing worse than being served a lukewarm lager on a Friday night after work. They also serve London Pride. One of the finest ales that England has to offer, better than 6X, Tetley's (of course), Boddington's (but you knew that), to name but a few. London Pride has considerably more complexity than other English ales. After 6 pints of Pride, I can taste mushrooms, caramel, all sorts.
The North Indian curries are also distinctly above average. For starters, I am always a sucker for a Masala Poppadom. The greasiness of a poppadom cut by sprinkled tomatoes, fresh onions, and paprika. The chicken pakora and vegetable pakora are heartily spiced with caraway seeds. The curries are not as greasy as others, Jo Jo Mess in Wanchai for instance.
And as an added bonus there is a quiz night on Thursdays.
Price: $100 for a curry, $40-$50 for a beer
Ground Floor, Yik Yam Street
Happy Valley
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