The Royal Standard, Wooburn Common

Also went during the beer festival, plenty of beers available with others becoming avaialble later (we were there on the Friday evening) plus half a dozen ciders.

Don't forget there is another, usually larger, Beer Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Although in terms of distance The Standard isn't our 'local', it is certainly the best pub near us, and the one I choose to spend my money in.

Yes, it's a pity it doesn't have a nice garden, if it did I would probably have to get my mail re-directed there.

19 Apr 2010 11:52

The Newport Inn, Braishfield

wolvesfan hits the nail on the head, if you want a pub with character, he is one.

I have been to the Newport Inn a couple times now, and was relieved to see it was pretty much how we remembered it.

Having told the kids about the place we would have hugely disappointed if it been developed into yet another poncey eatery that reluctantly serves beer.
Having never been anywhere like it before or since, they were suitably impressed, and asked when we are going back.

I haven't eaten there, but the beer was spot on on both occasions and they were more than happy to let us play darts on what was quite a busy night.

I can't remember the last time is was asked if I wanted my pint in a 'straight' or 'handle' - make the most of it, I doubt it will be like that for many more years to come.

15 Sep 2009 10:02

The Victoria Arms, Binfield

I would still rate this as the best pub in Binfield (although The Jack O Newbury is much improved) the condition of the beer would be hard to beat. The staff are polite and the place is always spotless.

12 Nov 2008 20:31