The Brushmakers Arms, Upham - pub details
Address: Shoe Lane, Upham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1JJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 19605) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Hedge End (4.8 miles), Botley (5.1 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub suggested by Ian on 20 Jan 2005
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> Current user rating: 7.4/10 (rated by 12 users)
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White Horse, Bishops Waltham (1.6 miles)
user reviews of the Brushmakers Arms, Upham
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| We took on board the previous review which stated that the dining area of the pub could be a bit cramped when making a booking at the Brushmakers. I could see that with a full house the chairs of one table would be right up against the chairs of the next table. Do like us, armed with that info make sure you ask for a table where you will not be too cramped when making a booking. Consequently we had no trouble. Ok the Nitty Gritty. On arrival the young staff behind the bar were reasonably efficient but there was only a hint of a smile. On the plus side the service was quick & the real Ales 'of which there were several to choose from' including one of my favourites ESP were very well kept & the price of around £3.00 is pretty much the norm for these parts. The food is certainly a cut above what is available from other local pubs, with the exception of the cottage pie which was under seasoned. The partridge was brilliant As was the crab. In all a good pub with an older bar area & modern dining room, open fires & really friendly waiting staff. This is one we shall definitely return to. My rating, just about worth an 8 & the bar staff managed a bigger smile when I left a tip. John.T - 10 Jan 2011 09:55 |
| Ale too dear, but good food though no better than the average available at most of the better rural pubs around here (try White Horse in BW or Brickmakers in Swanmore). The pub is a victim of its size to be honest, tables are pretty crammed in. Nice rural retreat for a pint though. odbod - 7 Sep 2010 13:17 |
| Came here with a friend to eat lunch. The beer was of excellent quality and the food equally good. Genial barman who greeted us, and said goodbye very pleasantly. Only complaint (which nobody can do anything about) was it was a bit cramped at a very small table for two. But this says something for the pub's popularity! All in all a well deserved good rating. wrichard - 7 Jun 2010 15:30 |
| Still a friendly pub but lacking in finesse since the leaving of Tony and Gill who were landlord and lady of the old school, hope it picks up mitme - 5 Mar 2010 16:34 |
| We had a party of about 50 there last night on an organised event in the marquee over the garden. They did a good curry and a good chilli with all the trimmings for us as a party. Good selection of ales but......................... BUT!!!! they wanted to charge me £2.20 yes £2.20 for a pint of lime and soda. I objected at length that this was extortion of the highest order. The barmaid checked with the boss who I think was busy in the kitchen doing the finishing touches to our food and she said he said only £1.50 then. I objected but paid mainly as a lot of our party were desperate to get served in this lovely little pub. hampshireman - 12 May 2009 10:10 |
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