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Called in last week for a pint and spot of lunch. Staff very friendly, food and beer good, nice roaring fire. Locals were also friendly. Out of season and mid week but open and inviting.
20 Dec 2011 22:41
The Bricklayers Arms, Shamley Green
I frequent this pub mostly late afternoon or early evening after walking the dogs, the Landlord and Landlady along with other staff have always been very friendly and professional. It has a good family feel to it, food has always been good and it has a comfortable ambience. Beer selection and quality is good. Very welcoming to well behaved dogs and children, dogs often get a dog chew. Spacious inside and plenty of outside areas to sit in and a lovely Bird aviary.
10 Sep 2011 19:38
Personally, I still find The Jolly a friendly pub both to its regular locals and to those passing through less frequently. The food is pricey if you want to compare it to a Harvester, but then I'll eat at The Jolly but only under extreme duress at a Harvester - prices are in keeping with the area, quantity and quality. So I keep going back.
10 Sep 2011 19:26
Is not the aim of 'Beer in the Evening' to provide general factual and constructive advice about pubs? To enable others to decide if it might be their type of pub whether that be because they are looking for beers, wine, pool table, darts board, somewhere to take the family or have a romantic meal. I do not believe that this site was set up to communicate personal differences between individuals. We are all different characters and clearly we do not all love each other but that does not mean we need to express personal differences into the open and public forum. Freedom of speech is valuable, but without care, can be exceptionally detrimental and simply non-constructive.
Good pub, good food, good ale, good company but obviously not everyone's cuppa tea!
22 Nov 2009 00:22
This pub is superbly located by the main car park for Blackheath Common which is heaving with cars every weekend with families and groups enjoying the common. But The Villagers is CLOSED mid afternoon. So often I have been out walking with friends and wanted to stop afterwards for a drink, but instead we have had to go elsewhere - what a shame. I have seen so many standing outside equally bemused to find it shut at what could be prime trading time.
The garden is poorly presented, so much could be done to make it more inviting. Inside is not much better. I have had several simple lunches and whilst I can't rave about them, there was nothing wrong with them or the service. I have always found those serving to be friendly - what is it that some of you want from Landlords/ladies - blood?
This pub has so much potential to serve the local community and those visiting the Common. Let's hope they find what it takes before it is too late.
11 Oct 2009 19:13
The Jolly Farmer has an excellent beer selection and a good selection of wines. The food is varied and caters for most tastes, it is not the cheapest, but you are not robbed in either quality or quantity. Whilst it lacks a typical green grassy beer garden, it makes up for it inside with a host of gems hanging from the ceiling and walls to feast your eyes on - some of the locals aren't too bad either! It welcomes well behaved animals, well behaved children and well behaved adults! This is one of a few Free houses left, the 2 Landlords, affectionately known as 'The Grumpsters' are very welcoming. They might struggle to put a smile on for everyone, but if you respect them, they will respect you. They have a wicked sense of humour and take enormous pride in what they do. As a single female, I struggled with the concept of entering a pub on my own, but this pub is different. The Landlords greeted me, served me and talked to me, they introduced me to others and have always kept a watchful eye. The bar staff are friendly and work hard to provide a good service, but there is nothing robotic about the service you get, individual characters show and make this pub lively and comfortable. I have taken friends and family to this pub and all have hankered after a Local like this where they live. I was a wine drinker before entering The Jolly Farmer, I have since been introduced to the complex world of Real Ales and visiting The Jolly is a unique event almost every time with its selection and ambience. Walk in with a smile, introduce yourself and you will enjoy your visit whether it be for a quiet pint, a chatty pint, food, time to reflect, escapism, work on your laptop, read a newspaper or book. You will get out what you put in.
11 Oct 2009 01:03
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Earl of Chatham, Lostwithiel
Called in last Friday for lunch and pint. Very inviting pub, friendly staff and locals. Food was good, beer was good, good ambience. Would have revisited had it not been my last day in the area!
20 Dec 2011 22:47