The Partridge Inn, Singleton

Been going to the Partridge and its former incarnation the Fox and Hounds regularly over the last 12 years.

It's definitely a favourite of mine - well kept beer, very good food sourced from quality local suppliers, attentive efficient staff and spotlessly clean.

Today I learnt that Tony and Dawn have sold up and will leave at the end of March, disillusioned by an apparent impossibility to make a profit over the winter months.

I was appalled - if a place this well-run can't survive, who can? A black day for Singleton and the region.

Haste ye back Tony & Dawn - and thanks for all your hard work over the last 12 years.

28 Mar 2009 16:03

The Royal Oak, Leighterton

Saw the sign on the A46 and decided to try it for a pub lunch.

Smallish pub in village centre. Warm welcome from the landlord, decent choice of well-kept, tasty doorstep sandwiches and a fine ham ploughmans kept a smile on our faces.

Clearly popular with locals at lunchtime; the place was quite full by the time we left.

Recommended

8 Aug 2008 14:24

The Waggon and Horses, Batheaston

Old exterior at odds with modern, lounge-style interior.

Made very welcome. Good beer at modest prices. The lunch menu was varied and interesting.

We plumped for sandwiches and a Ploughman's. The sandwiches were generous doorsteps & well garnished. The Ploughman's was execellent, with Stilton, a mature Cheddar and a ripe Brie.

The only drwaback was the inexplicable closure of the terrace, with its wonderrful views back towards Bath.

Recommended

2 Aug 2008 16:33