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Called in just after lunchtime for a swift pint while Mrs Os was shopping. Of the four ale pumps, one wasn't being used, the Bishop's Tipple and Henry's IPA had just finished so I was left with a pint of 6X - which was spot-on. The normal friendly service in this 'proper' pub, nice and quiet for a read of the papers this afternoon but it will undoubtedly liven up tonight.
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We popped in for a pint after strolling around the town and admiring the beautiful Abbey. The pub is directly in front of this inpressive building. The pub was good, clean and the service quick and helpful. We found a gem of a garden out the back. All in all a great pub which I would have no qualms in returing to.
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On a lunchtime visit I found this pub to be friendly, quiet and homely. My pint of Henry was very well kept and served politely and with no fuss, although the barmaid was clearly not that experienced. The yoof at the bar who spoke to me was clearly wondering why a stranger would want to drink in his local, but he was friendly enough (I believe that in less enlightened times most villages in this part of the world had a specific appointment reserved for people with his qualifications and personal qualities).
All in all, a pelasant lunchtime experience in a proper, traditional town pub which I would happily repeat.
If you enjoy a decent pint in unpretentious surroundings, don't be put off by previous adverse comments - try this yourself.
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Checked in again and since my last visit I have to say the place has gone down hill. The barmaid tapped us up for a charity draw as soon as we got in there, not nice. Unless you are under 30 and love fights, I would avoid this dump.
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Good, honest pub with well-kept beers. Excellent (mostly rock) music most Fridays.
BobOs - 12 Aug 2008 20:36 |
Food awful a few saturdays ago,served with little thanks for our custom by a girl covered in paint.No wonder the traditional pubs are dying out if this is the attitude of the staff.
anonymous - 7 May 2007 19:48 |
Having not set foot in here for years I decided to brave it with a mate of mine. I had heard the rumours about youngsters and fights but I found none of it.
The pub hasnt changed much over time and the beer was pretty good. There were quite a few young lads in but they were all friendly and polite.
The only minus point was the stink from the curry house next door that kept wafting in via the beer garden.
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Potentially one of the best pubs in Sherborne. Attractive unspoilt interior, lovely beer garden and in the actual centre of town. Unfortunately spoiled by the clientele who seem to be rejects from Weatherspoons. It needs an injection of cash, change of clientele without destroying its charm.
Oggin - 15 Mar 2007 15:22 |
