The Castle, Olney

I live in the area and visit this pub on a regular basis. To be honest it's not the best looking pub to the eye.
However, it is a proper old fashioned drinkers pub. It has a pool table, darts board, jukebox and several machines. It doesn't serve food but will always have sports on the tv or big screen.
It is the best place to be in the town when it comes to watching sport!
Also, as it has been stated, is under new management and the new landlady is lovely and down to earth. Since the change, work has been carried out on the exterior of the pub and i believe work is due to start shortly on the interior.
Many of the previous troublemakers are no longer welcome, and there are very strict restrictions with regard to under-age drinkers.
I was in the pub when it was visited by police looking for under-age drinkers. They left red faced to say the least.
It's still no fantastic pub but it is improving, and will certainly stay my local as it's a pub on the up!
Anyone who hasn't visited it in a year or so I would suggest popping in for a quick visit-i guarantee an improvement.
Thanks for listening!

17 Aug 2006 13:23