The Punch Bowl, Battisford - pub details
Address: Battisford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2LQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 18301)
Stowmarket (3.5 miles), Needham Market (4.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 4.2/10 (rated by 4 users)
> Local guide: Suffolk pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Gardeners Arms, Moats Tye (1.1 miles)
user reviews of the Punch Bowl, Battisford
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| Forgot to rate it. Let's say six. I'm going back in three weeks - see what I think of it then. hornado - 7 Sep 2008 20:21 |
| Well, today there was one hand pump working, with an acceptable pint of Adnams. All main courses for £7.95 (except for 8 oz. steak £9.95) - including the Sunday roast, which is usually a cheaper item, so this was a shame. I did also expect more than one slice of beef, but it was quite thick, so with the veg. and batter pudding it was sufficient. My wife also enjoyed the cod and prawn Thai fishcakes. hornado - 7 Sep 2008 20:08 |
| Oh dear oh dear! I was correct in my belief voiced in my previous review, the tenants were new and they did'nt reign long. Visited again recently and what a disappointment, a huge banner outside announcing new management and inviting all to venture in and take a look. We had booked a table for a Sunday lunch, how I wish we had'nt bothered, drinks served in glasses streaked with the residue of glass wash, pints (?) served with two inch heads, red wine like ice, a bar top sticky with spilt drinks and food that was mediocre at best, and a young lad serving who seemed to think he was giving everyone a treat, and failing miserably. Good luck with keeping your Pub open Battisford, you need it. Hops_n_Malt - 6 Jul 2008 16:02 |
| This is an attractive, small Pub at the end of of the village, it looks as though it has known better times but the potential is there for it to be really lovely, inside the bar has two areas separated buy open exposed beams and each area has a fireplace, the area directly inside the door has a working woodburner and a wooden floor, the other side is home to a pool table and dart board with a stone flagged floor, the 'L' shaped bar services both areas, choice of three handpumps GK IPA & Adnams Bitter the third offering, Fullers London Pride, marked as the 'Guest' none of which are unusual in this area but a reasonable choice from a small village pub, the pint of Adnams I sampled was Crisp and Clear but a tad to cold for me. The bar also carried several of the newer tall font style lager dispensers which I felt created a bit of a barrier in such a small place, but the brightness of the Landlady's smile soon shone through. The resturant appeared very busy but nothing to report this time regarding the food this was a flying visit. We arrived just as the soda dispense wotsit decided to throw a wobbly and as the driver wanted a soda and something she was forced to wait, but all credit to the young lady serving, despite being very busy she took time to let us know that we were not forgotten and was charming, friendly and very proffesional. I don't know if I am correct but I had the feeling that the management was new, the interior was quite stark and lacked personality which was at odds with the girl I took for the Landlady, so I look forward to calling again to see how it shapes up. Hops_n_Malt - 14 Jan 2008 21:32 |
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