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Very near the M4 (great) but what a disappointment -
Two Lodden beers plus 6X. I tried both the Lodden beers and they were both as flat as pancakes and freezing cold. The landlord also had his hand right round the top of the glass form where I was about to drink which really bugs me! I certainly wouldn't put this pub in the Good Beer Guide
As regards the food. I agree with one of the previous postings when I asked for the lunch time menu the only thing on the menu was a cheese and tomato baguette with chips (�7.00 or �7.50 can't remember which) so I opted for the fish and chips �12.50. I was expecting an enormous portion for that price but it was fairly small by pub standards although it was perfectly cooked and it did arrive quickly.
At the end of the meal I was presented with a bill where the service was included on all items including the drinks. What a cheek. I will not be returning.
The landlord was grumpy too and infront of his customers chastised one of the girls serving. Not very proefessional
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It is a shame to advertise food - and then the only snack meal on offer is a baguette with cheddar cheese. Not the only snack left! The only one on offer!!!
Lovely situation - disappointing food!
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Located very near the M4 this pub must disappoint a lot of travellers who are looking for refreshments. Of the 3 vital criteria � beer; service and food � The Pheasant only manages a positive score on the beer. I tried the Loddon Brewery Hoppit which was O.K. Before I got my beer the service had already soured my visit as the man behind the bar ignored me; fortunately the lady also serving eventually served me. The prices are high.
The real negative is the food. This place is half bar and half restaurant, a real Frankenstein as there is only one menu with a single item that might be considered a lunch snack. At �7.50 for a cheese sandwich (baguette of course) and chips this didn�t get my business. To put mustard on the visit the menu told me in small print that an optional 10% service charge would be added!
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Terrible landlord, was swearing at the aussie staff in front of customers. Food and service greta though
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An excellent pub very conveniently situated near the M4. Good choice of local beer available. It clearly does well with its restaurant, but retains a bar area for drinkers.
Floyd - 30 Dec 2008 17:33 |
Went for a swift pint and was thoroughly dissapointed. The beer was in terrible condition but the landlord was too busy watching Sky to care. Didn't even bother to turn round and look me in the eye, just grunted at the barmaid.
I won't be going back here ever again.
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Excellent!
anonymous - 6 Nov 2007 16:23 |
Good atmosphere and not mucked about with - drinkers to the front and diners out back. Note to the landlord though - it doesn't hurt to smile.
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Excellent Beer. Food pricey but worth it - you get what you pay for!!.
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Favoured by the Lambourn horse racing community, this pub has moved rather upmarket in recent years and is now as much of a high quality restaurant as it is a pub.
There is still room for drinkers, however. The Pheasant is VERY convenient for junction 14 on the M4 motorway, if you happen to have thirsty passengers!
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