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Third stop in Croxley Green was the Coach & Horses. A few people were arriving for meals. But we were just here for the beer. 3 real ales were on - Fuller's London Pride, Young's Bitter & Paradigm FYI. We both opted for the FYI. But it was past its best. Looks nice from the outside and the inside has been kept fairly traditional too. There is a children's play area in the garden.
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I'm delighted to report that following the new ownership this pub is now definitely worth a visit and back on the agenda. Three ales are available, nothing special, but what is available is perfectly kept. There is also a good choice of foreign lagers, including Budvar on tap. The staff are incredibly friendly as well.
If I were to criticise it would be the price of the beer, currently £3.80 - £4.00 for bitter, and they currently don't use oversized glasses.
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New owners (now owned by Artichoke and Feathers Rickmansworth people). Can only improve on what it had become. Good luck to them!
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Had a pint of "Youngs Special" here the other week, which on closer inspection was in fact falsely advertised Youngs Bitter. Don't trust what you are being served in this pub.
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Apparently run by the same guy as The Artichoke, it's a bit bemusing how this one is nearly 'right' and the other one so 'wrong'. Food is good and reasonably priced, service is good and friendly to boot (they were quiet evenings admittedly), there's TVs for sport and doesn't appear to attract louts, the ales are good too. There looks like there is a nice garden for kids so will pop back with mine in time.
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Agree with Winwaloe. That new sign - BAD. The beer is good, the Adnams Broadside was excellent. The food was reasonably priced and not too bad at all, but gammon steak served in a dish? An interesting concept, and makes cutting a bit difficult. As to the service, what service? They had two girls running around serving all the tables, inside and out. We felt sorry for them. They were doing the best they could, but were overwhelmed. A pub to return to? Not by choice.
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beer is good and the staff are friendly. Food also good and reasonable price. Shame about the 1980's cafe decor and the really awful new sign!!
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The Coach & Horses is one of the prettiest and welcoming pubs in Croxley
the staff and landlord are all effecient and courteous and go out of there way to help,the beer and wines are just great and the food is excellent.No problems are allowed to occur in there,as Dave,the Manager is always on the ball to oversee any circumstances that should arise.Its warm and cherry in winter and the effort gone into making beautiful for the summer is unbelievable,keep up the good work,we love you.
eve29 - 21 Dec 2008 22:38 |
this is a lovely building with a horrid unfriendly chavvish atmosphere. make sure you wear your burberry and nikes or you'll get dirty looks by the dozen from the local 'yoof'
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This place changed hands a while ago, and hopefully will stay as a real ale pub. Seems to have got a bit of a facelift, which hasn't affected the London Pride which is pretty good. Looks to have been stripped out a bit, which is sad as it has lost some of its charm.
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