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Change of ownership on the way,i have always found this a good drinking pub.
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Mmmmmmm.....something has gone wrong here ? A quite recent hygiene inspection (Scores On The Doors) revealed a no 'Star award' and the following;
Confidence in Management - Little
Hygiene and Safety - Fair
Structural - Bad
It's also troubling to notice that the managements right to reply to this local authority's report has not been used.
As my old local from long ago, what on earth has happened here ?
Biker - 14 Jul 2008 12:24 |
It`s only a pub if it`s got beer which this didn`t last week !!
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Me and me Smallpiece called in here leak had some of the Newkie brown stuff and leaked it,it`s small leak me but ey by gum its not bed.Could not get any of me feavrite pot noodles though.
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MrReasonable, you are coming over as a complete idiot in your writing and general views of others. This pub was my local when we lived down Chinthurst Lane and nothing has changed. It's far superior to the other two locally and a lot cheaper. No rating left as it's too long since my last visit but will call in very soon. ps. tell little Gordon he still owes me a pint from about 1997 !
Biker - 20 Jun 2008 12:59 |
I see MrReasonable is not sticking to his name again, youv`e not been at the meths again have you ?
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Hootch why do you hate the Seahorse so much? Surely it is the modern touch we all go for these days, rather than these Cricket pubs. I believe its because the Seahorse is getting all the customers and you are JEALOUS!
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The Queen Vic is where the Shalford locals drink for a reason - it's a genuine country pub, family friendly, with pub prices and cooked food. The owner ( Berger) mans the bar and whilst a little reserved is genuinely happy to chat with customers ( his preferred topic is cricket of which he has an encyclopedic knowledge). Old World charm and a place to relax, grab a proper country pub meal and settle in for the afternoon. Refreshing lack of loud music, just to murmur of conversation.
Plenty of parking outside and nearby in the Station car park. Beer garden and cosy outside provision for smokers.
This pub is on the ascendancy since the Seahorse became an expensive steel and glass restaurant for London day trippers.
Sure, the wellie and barbour clad locals will keep to themselves but that is part of the charm of this well run friendly local. Try engaging in conversation with them and you might find they are mostly London investment bankers in disguise.
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Oh Dear Oh dear, they dont exactly stick out in the middle of the road do they? So easy to miss when walking past, old and boring appeareance. And when you go in they look shocked to see YOU.... Rarrrr a travesty!
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Had rung The Seahorse to find out their opening times 2 days' before and then turned up to find them closed with the builders in. Huh! Par for the course with that one. So, change of plan and we met at this pub.
Despite its appearance, we had a reasonably-priced, well-cooked lunch and although we were not beer drinkers, coffee was no problem, and the landlord was polite, efficient and friendly.
The locals founds us interesting - three ladies wot were lunching!
Huge potential and going the right way about it.
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This pub seems to be on the slide at the moment was a good little dinking den.
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Tried the Bold Foresters beer from Ringwood. Was in good condition. Have to agree it feels like a mature drinkers pub, though not unfriendly just not that appealing to someone like myself - 22 at the moment.
However its handily placed to the station if nothing else.
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This is a good drinkers pub,reasonably priced food too
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Small 'traditional' type pub right next to Shalford station. Should think it's nice and cosy in winter - open fireplace, tastefully decorated with prints and photographs of local scenes. Three ales on handpump - I had fff Moondance which was excellent, there was also London Pride and Greene King IPA.
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This place has retained the traditional village pub atmosphere but has all the qualities looked for by today's customers. Their food is exceptionally good - and good value - the beers are well kept and don't hang around long enough to go 'tired'. The boss, Neil, knows his job. He is friendly with everyone and is prepared to work hard.Suited and booted, or straight off the building site, customers all get the same welcome. One of the best pubs in the area for food, real ale and good service.
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Nice pub, friendly place to enjoy a drink and some good conversation. They have some excellent real ales from Hog's Back Brewery.
anon - 23 Sep 2004 00:20 |
Seems like a pub for the 'mature' drinkers. Young people may feel more welcome in the bars in town.
Will - 1 Sep 2004 17:56 |
my husband and i are from the US and were told this is where phil collins used to frequent. during a recent visit to the UK, we stopped in for a look and ended up staying for many pints and a delicious lunch. very welcoming place and we would most definitely return on our next trip.
bungichris - 4 Mar 2004 16:28 |
It's one of those pubs where you walk in and go 'urrrrr'. They give you a strange look and you have to leave after a pint.
Dunc - 20 Aug 2003 13:30 |
This is the Greatest pub of all time.
anonymous - 23 Jun 2003 12:49 |
My new favourite pub. Great for a few pints, good beer and friendly atmosphere.
anon - 12 May 2003 17:00 |
Friendly local pub with friendly staff. Great variety of drinks. Food is a good value and very well cooked (all home made). The sunday roasts are brilliant and good value (do book as they are very popular.)
This pub is a great favourite to many locals....one local has been drinking there for over 60 years!!!
helen - 14 Feb 2003 10:24 |
