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A really great treat to find this gem of a pub. Commendable selection of drinks (both beers, ciders and non-alcoholic) with my Butcombe Bitter being served to perfection. Add to that some interesting and well cooked food at a very reasonable price and this pub should attract anyone who enjoys their pint/grub or a sociable outing. The staff completed the happy picture being welcoming, polite and efficient.
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Keeps going from strength to strength. Happy hour between 5-7 weekdays gets a whole crowd of local drinkers in to enjoy the great beers and real ciders (including one of my all time favourites Thatcher�s Heritage) and when they shuffle out at 7:15 the diners turn up. Had a curry night down there the other week which was excellent, and the menu changes pretty regularly. A great all rounder.
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Its always nice to see a pub nearly killed off by the hateful Pubco�s returned to a thriving local venture. More of a food pub than a drinkers place, but the team who operate several other pubs in the area have managed to keep a little bar area for drinkers, without making them feel ostracised from the main pub. Nice mix of people and some very good honest local grub make this a perfectly decent little pub. The river-side terrace in summer is also lovely, and its encouraging to see a broader range of interesting local ciders being offered recently. The Cheddar Valley monopoly can become tiresome.
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Been back twice since my last review. Excellent beer on both occaisions. Today took my daughter down to bribe her into helping me do some jobs around the house. Tried the 2 meals for �10 menu (available Mon-Sat 12-3)
and had two generous servings. My daughter had the bangers and mash and had 3 good sized Cumberland sausages (made by the local butcher in Radstock) I tried the ham, egg and chips and had some of the nicest ham I have tried. Washed it down with one of the best pints of Gem that I have had.
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Now re-opened and some investment has taken place. It smells of fresh paint today. Looks like they will offer a good range of food. Tried the 6x and I must say it was very good, my mate had the Butcombe and said that it was also very good. Also worth noting is that they have put in a new skittle alley, at a time when some pubs are getting rid of theirs. This place deserves a visit to reward the new owners for the work they have put into this place. I for one look forward to my next visit.
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Drove past today and it was boarded up with a sign on the door saying "All items of value have been removed" Shame, as I think there was a lot of potential there.
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Re-opened in December. Popped in for a swift half. Was told they were open every lunchtime and evening now, went back on the Friday and they were shut. Mmmmmmmm
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I had intended to revisit, but I heard from a reliable source that it was now closed. A pity, as I had some fun "spoofing" there in recent years.
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