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Excellent pub. Outstandingly friendly barmaids and landlord (despite him being a Pompey supporter � I suppose someone has to be). Seriously, though, not a heavily football-ish pub, just good humour. We only had sandwiches, which were beautifully presented and very tasty.
Beyond the usual Doombar etc was Bowman Wallops Wood. Very nice too.
This is one of those rare things, a pub where you feel welcome the moment you cross the threshold. Long may it prosper.
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I had lunch and a pint of Alton fff bitter there the other day.
This pub has improved since I was last there. Very welcoming friendly atmosphere. It was full, for a midweek lunchtime, and deservedly so.
The food and the beer were served well and nicely presented.
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The Drover's one of the more traditional pubs in the area and particularly good with it. A decent selection of beers including a good London Pride, and (currently) Doombar. The landlord, Barry, is a great bloke and makes the place particularly welcoming. Other added benefits are the big leather Chesterfields, the open log fire and the relaxed atmosphere. Can't really comment on the food or accomodation but I've heard from others that it is very good. If you're unlucky enough to have to come near Liss then I'd recommend drowning your sorrows here.
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Four members of our family had an evening meal on Easter Saturday. The service in the bar and restaurant was very good. Two of us stayed overnight in the new accomodation which was excellent. At the evening meal and breakfast the food was good freshly cooked. We shall definitely return to this excellent pub.
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Sorry - one more thing. Don't misinterpret someone's earlier comment about being a Pompey fan. I'm sure that was meant as a light-hearted comment. As far as I could tell it's not a football obsessed pub.
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Visited this pub recently and had a really good pint of Altons. So good that I then had another. I can vouch for the fact that the owning family and staff are really welcoming and friendly. Didn't try the food but I understand from a local that it is good value and plentiful. They also now have accommodation at what seems to me to be very competitive prices.
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A huge log fire welcomes you as you come through the entrance of the Jolly Drover. Above the fireplace is a large and varied menu of home cooked food and a good selection of beers are available such as Altons Pride, Timothy Taylors, London Pride, Ringwood best and Hogsback TEA all in excellent condition. Their is also a good wine list with wines from all the popular regions of the world. The staff are all very friendly and if you like football and are a supporter of Portsmouth, Barry the landlord will make you feel even more at home at this very well run pub ( even the regulars at the bar seem friendly). If you want to dine I would recommend booking, esp Sunday lunch, as being very popular it does get busy. Overall, in my opinion, probably the best pub in the area.
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This is a most underated pub. There is a good selection of real ales and the food is incredible value and the portions huge with seven or eight vegetable per platter full. With virtually nothing 'bought in' it's all freshly cooked - superb. It's advisable to book at busy times but don't go if you're not a Pompey fan. It's mine & my wifes favourite pub if we're both thirsty and starving.
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All in all damn good pub
anonymous - 8 Dec 2006 14:27 |
Great food at a great price.Good selection of ales and an amazing home brewed cider called swamp donkey that will knock your head off.
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