The Coventry Arms, Corfe Mullen

Stopped here on way down from London to Weymouth as we have many times before. Excellent meal, admittedly not that cheap, but good quality and with efficient friendly service and a really nice pint of Ringwood 49er to go with it, straight from the barrel, the best means of serving beer in my opinion. Surprised at some of the recent reviews, we've always found the pub charming and the food good.

8 Mar 2010 16:11

The Compasses Inn, Damerham

Stayed here for the second time this year for the night. Beer really good, with Sharps Doom Bar and St Austell Tribute on as well asa couple of ales from the local Ringwood brewery, and food excellent (particularly recommend the wood pigeon). Bedrooms are little timeworn but comfortable, and a big plus is the landady Linda who is extremely engaging. Will certainly be back.

3 Nov 2009 08:21

The King Charles I, Kings Cross

One of my favourite London pubs, which may be tucked away but is really handy for Kings X/St Pancras and Euston. We poped in early Saturday evening to a warm welcome and a lovely couple of pints of Brodie's - for me a local brew. It's got a really old fashioned unreconstructed feel that is miles away from the pretnetiousness that is sadly all too common these days. And if the toilets are - how can I put it - a little timeworn, this is more than compensated for by the very impressive jukebox,

3 Nov 2009 08:15