please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub used to be my local for many years and I think it is the best in the town, the ale is always kept well. Whever I am back in the town I always try and pay it a visit.
|
Still good, love this pub. I reckon this is still the best in the high street. Beers are good, landlord is cool and everything is fine. There is even a dog in the bar now that runs around. Not sure what type it is but it likes you if you buy nuts or crisps.
NeilA - 22 Dec 2007 00:40 |
An old fashioned pub at the entrance to Stevenage Old Town on the ancient Great North Road. Sit inside fireplace. Front seating area watching the world go by. Friendly landlord. Serves Greene King Mild XX from the cask.
|
Probably the grubbiest and smokiest pub in the area.
Flat beer and no sparklers on offer.
Friendly bar staff just don't make up for obvious neglect by the managers.
Be interesting to see what happens in the summer when the smoking ban kicks in.
|
Used to be a very good pub this, in fact it was my local, and always had a good and varied selection of real ales. Sadly, is now a shadow of it's former self and has been completely ruined. Current owners have turned it into a "New Town" pub and is now frequented by a bunch of rough necks. As for the beer, don't bother, try the Red Lion up the road, it serves a far better pint.
|
I went here again last weekend. First thing I saw was a notice on the door about price increase on drinks. Didn't seem any more that usual though to be honest. Same old crowd at the bar, some a bit rowdy but they calmed down. The pub still has nice staff, people and beer!!
What was a shocker though was that we managed to get a table, in a small corner but it was ok. The Old Speckled Hen is still the best for miles. It tastes just as it should, they keep their beers well.
I still have not been in the left side of the pub though. For those who have been there you will not when you go in the entrance dorr you can turn left or go straight on. There is a small area on the left and one on the right. I've never been in the left side so might have to one day and I'll let you know.
This pub is by far still the best pub in the old town.
|
Try the Greene King XX Dark Mild here while you still can. It's fantastic. Once GK shut the Ridleys brewery where it's made you might not see it again.
|
A nice little pub, a bit cramped in side but a nice outside area. Outside you can sit and drink your ales while watching the chavs go past in their novas and generally watch people go buy.
They have nice bar staff and it is a nice atmousphere, apart from the smoke. There are a variety of real ales including the standard Green King IPA, Abbott and Old Speckelled.
The best experience I had of the pub was on a St Georges Day when they decorated the whole pub with flags and there was someone dressed up as a dragon.
Apparently they do regular quiz nights which im sure a good. They also do food I believe but I have never eaten in there so can't comment there.
Recently they stuck a Over 21 Only sign on the door. Im not sure why but I guess they must have been having trouble with youngans thnking it was wetherspoons or something. However, I am 20, I look 15 but they did not question me. As long as you not causing trouble or being loud you will be ok.
Overall, lovely pub.
NeilA - 13 May 2005 21:22 |
A nice roped off people watching patio with pretty hanging baskets and flower tubs out of the front of this pub makes this a great spot to have an after work drink.
EM - 3 Sep 2004 14:52 |
A nice friendly local pub with good guest beers. They claim that if you have a favourite and they don't sell it, they will get it in. Would not make a special journey to it. But if you are in the area, worth calling in to.
Pub nights and the usual fun & games.
Laura - 27 Aug 2004 11:21 |
