The Ensbury Park, Bournemouth

just been browsing the reviews of my local pubs and feel that not only are the comments far to old now but pretty inacurrate

this is a pub that ive visited many times over the last 5yrs,yes its run down but has recently had some refurbishment (gather theres more to follow)

yes it is a community pub,sure if your not known there not going to fall all over you,BUT once they recognise the face you couldnt find a more friendly real community pub (id rather sit in a pub that maybe needs a lick of paint than some chain that runs like a production line)

the last few years times have been tough for all pubs but through all this the lanlord has kept going when many would of given up,especially as hes invested time and his own money into this

hes also has a very low rate of police call-outs compared to other pubs in this are which should peak for itself

the pub has recently changed its cleaners with a huge improvement,made a large effort outside with baskets,containers etc

the local criminals are not welcome and as far as im aware havent been for a while,yes theres your normal young drinkers but there aware of the rules and seem to have respect for the lanlord and staff

so look beyond the fixtures,this is a real community pub which the community would be poorer without

and no i have no financial or other intrest in this pub but feel the comments are now far to old and harsh

15 Aug 2011 20:11