The Inn on the Furlong, Ringwood

Having frequented this pub on a fairly regular basis over many years I do not find any change for the better here. The Furlong has always prided itself on having the reputation for being a very friendly place with a diverse clientele and as the place to come to sample the local brew. It is also known as a popular live music venue on tuesday's.
What I refer to is the recently publicised 'new ideas' from the new management; apart from a non admissions policy after 11.30pm, nobody seems to know exactly what they are, and I'm not talking about the proposed makeover at the end of the year. Aside from a distinctly removed attitude from them I detect a new edgy feeling here now. As a place that has hardly had a reputation for having 'problem customers' in the past, one wonders what is meant by problematic? Not a positive attitude to take from the outset. A pub is a place one comes to relax in, NOT to feel judged in.

25 Aug 2008 17:14