Swan Inn, Arborfield

Visited yesterday evening, musician Roland Chadwick playing live in the front bar area. Busy enough for a good atmosphere but not shoulder to shoulder. Doombar reasonably priced. Pleasant friday evening in a traditional pub.

26 Oct 2013 13:49

The Old Ford, North Camp

Visited on 16/11/12. This is definitely a traditional pub and a far cry from the bland chain pubs you see around. Food is no longer served but drinks prices are reasonable (£10ish for a pint of Fosters, pint of Strongbow and Bud bottle) in the scheme of things and the interior fittings/furnishings are 'olde worlde' but clean nevertheless. There was a friendly atmosphere from those propped at the bar and around the pool table and a live band did some good Who covers. Handy for me as I get the train over to see friends in North Camp/Ash Vale so this is a handy place to go for both parties. Sadly the trees that were planted in the early 90s around the new station flyover have grown to the point where the pub is almost invisible unless you use the station itself. Hopefully the current owners would reach out to residents in Ash Vale, Avondale and North Camp and promote the pub a bit more as it has plenty of character.

19 Nov 2012 17:01