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The Cricketers, Hartley Wintney
Called in with some friends for a (discounted) dinner. The place has lost some character since we were last there (French tenants last time?) but the current staff were very friendly and welcoming and the pub itself very warm and cosy. The food wasn't bad either.
However what did suprise me was the range of beers on offer. There were 4 handpumps inc the common Courage Best and Bombardier. There other 2 were more interesting - Thwaites Wainwright and Caledonian Flying Scotsman. With the Waggon and Horses around the corner this gives Hartley Wintney a couple of good boozers.
Note that I cannot recall the beer prices in the Cricketers but suspect they were quite high.
30 Nov 2011 09:49
The Waggon and Horses, Hartley Wintney
Called in for a quick pint and sandwich. Great traditional boozer. A real fire, two jack russell terriers, friendly people and a couple of pints of Mordue Five Bridge(s). Also on were the ubiquitous Courage Best and Doombar. Gales HSB I think was the other guest. A dying breed.
30 Nov 2011 09:38
Beer first. From the Punch list. Surprised by 4 handpumps (the pub's in the middle of nowhere) but apparently well supported by locals. Pride, Doombar, Ringwood Bitter and Landord were on when I was in. 2 samples I had were very good. Looked like a nice pub. Didn't try the food. 8.
18 Sep 2011 10:32
The Exchequer, Crookham Village
Beer first. 3 "beer engine cooled" beers from the Marstons list (although a freehouse). Marstons EPA (English Pale Ale), Ringwood 49er and Wychwood Hobgoblin. All in great nick, esp the EPA. Prices start at �3. Don't like the fact they charge more for halfs than equivalent pints. So drink pints!
Tidy refurb. Good food. Pleasant staff (Closed Mondays). Hope they can get a good local support. 9.
18 Sep 2011 10:24
Beer first. Cotleigh beers in excellent condition. Friendly and clean pub. Don't be put off by its location (near the car park). Recommended. 8.
18 Sep 2011 10:12
Judging just the beer this gets an 8 or 9. Trelawny very nice; Black Prince not as good as expected. Downhill from there though; smelly (cushions need a wash) and could smell the loo; a bit grubby really. Some call this atmosphere. There's no excuse. 6.
18 Sep 2011 10:09
This pub is the Aldershot tap for the fff brewery (Alton). Pub itself is a bog standard "town" pub. Pretty dull outside, inside decor similarly-but clean, food bog standard (but cheap). BUT if you like fff brewery (I do) then this is worth a visit ANY time. My visit was a quiet lunch-time. Pressed Rat excellent. Barmaid had nose buried in paper (opposite bloke doing the same - looked like a couple that had just had an argument!?). Just wish I lived a bit closer and I hope the thin lunch-time client count was not indicative of a big problem.
27 Jun 2010 23:39
The Exchequer, Crookham Village
Haven't been to the Ex-Chequer (very clever, how long did it take them to work that one out!) for a while but tempted in due to rumours of decent beer. And the rumours were TRUE. 3 gravity fed barrels including a local Andwells brew (renamed for the pub), Otter Ale I think and London Pride. Tried the first two and 10/10. I suggest, if possible, keeping it LocALE with e.g. Hogs Back and Ascot Ales (request:- Anastasia's Exile Stour). The boring bits:- pub very clean and bright; food limited menu so average. Keep up the good work!
22 May 2010 13:07
Visited for the first time for mini-Beer festival which was excellent. Voted 8/10 purely because its a local freehouse with good beers. Its off the beaten track and quiet at lunch time (during the week). Looks like a good local following so they have a chance. Lunch food (during week) didn't include sarnies - cheapest item was soup at �5. I will return again during non-beer festival to check it out. PS. seems to be a Banks & Taylor connection; think the brewer may live local. GOOD LUCK
25 Apr 2010 23:26
The Jolly Sailor, Farnham
A quick review. New tenants for a couple of months now. 6 handpumps still on 3 are Green King (not tried) and 3 guests (under Green King's Local Hero scheme). Tried the guests and all in very good nick indeed. Food loos like good value - e.g. pub classics £6-£7 (excellent for Farnham). Some rooms are being done up for B&B puroposes. Comfortable inside and decked area by the side. Fantastic.
11 Jun 2013 17:07