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Comments by davehowe
The Three Horseshoes, Cheddington
Of the 5 pub visited in the area on one night this was my least favourite, although it was the busiest! The small public bar was a bit smelly, but that could have been the punters rather than the fabric of the building. We ended up sitting outside, (even on a February night) as it was a bit tight for space inside. The Tribute beer was ok and some people looked to be enjoying food tucked in a corner. So if you are looking for a busy village local with plenty of drinkers this is your place.
14 Feb 2011 18:48
Decent local for the people of Slapton, had a nice pint of Tribute on a cold February Friday night, the pub was quite busy with a mix of diners and drinkers, young and old. The place was bright and warm and we had some nice comfy chairs away from the food area, the food did smell good!
14 Feb 2011 18:42
The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston
Visited on a February Friday evening for a quick beer on a cycle pub crawl, probably not the best time to visit as it was very quiet with 7 customers in the pub and live music planned the next night, however the beer was good, 6X and ridgeway bitter, it was warm and clean and the barman was welcoming, so I'd certainly consider going again.
14 Feb 2011 18:39
Oh. dear, this was the second weatherspoons I visited over the weekend, one in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire where the bar staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgable and the atmosphere was relaxed but smart, here however is the other end of the scale smelly loos, bleak surroundings, staff who have not grasped English let alone the fine points of real ale, we were there for 20 minutes and had to seperate beggers ask for money. Asked for a pint of abbot ale, was told "NO" without any explanation, had to settle for an ice cold John Smiths which didn't challenge the taste buds much. Just about ok for a pre-gig quick beer but please don't consider eating here.
23 Jan 2011 19:54
Decent pub very close to the angel station and the islington academy. Managed to get a table at 6.30pm on a thursday evening, bar service pretty quick and efficient, if not that friendly. Had a nice pint of london pride, black sheep was also on offer. Pretty good atmosphere was the manics playing quietly in the background. Will visit again!
8 Jan 2011 21:22
The Three Horseshoes, Charsfield
Stopped off for a pint and a roast on a Sunday afternoon, food portions were good but not a huge amount of taste, needed lots of seasoning to give it any interest. Great beer, I had a pint of something from Soham brewery, just down the road, there were some other nice real ales on too. I sat in the garden which is basic but nice enough, had a nice family sitting behind me except for a strange young dad who's language was not very pleasant, I pity the kids. landlord and staff were friendly and the inside of the pub seemed clean and traditional. Worth a visit if you are passing close by.
17 Aug 2010 23:00
Visited this pub on a sunday night specifically because they were doing food. There are very few pubs that risk offering food on a sunday night. Turned out to be a good decision as the food was great and beer good too, comfortable surrounding in the pub, I would have eaten outside but it's wasp season and i didn't fancy getting hassled by the little blighters. ten quid for a decent Burger, chips and pint, large portions. Staff were friendly, had to queue to order the food so I guess there are some people out there who want to eat on a Sunday evening!
17 Aug 2010 22:50
The Duke of Wellington, Pitstone
Pub has applied to be turned into a residential residence, going, going gone!
17 May 2010 22:34
It's all good at this pub. great selection of beers regularly updated, good food available, great garden and inside seating, perfect spot after a cycle ride in the chilterns!
17 May 2010 22:32
great pub tucked away at the back of Tring, fine selection of beers and the food looks good. garden space when the weather is nice enough to sit out (patio heaters help)
17 May 2010 22:29
Always seems busy when I visit. Fullers beers-lovely. food looks good (I've not tried) best bet for a beer in the middle of Tring
17 May 2010 22:25
The best pub close enough to walk to from the centre of town. Good beer, good food, special events, warm welcome, courtyard garden
17 May 2010 22:19
Great pub when there is an event on like the various beer/music festivals and blues nights. Good beers, very nice location but a bit out of the way for public transport.
17 May 2010 22:15
nice pub away from the town centre, reasonable beers, friendly welcome and a good garden by a stream. tv, darts and bar games.
17 May 2010 22:13
nice pub away from the town centre, reasonable beers, friendly welcome and a good garden by a stream. tv, darts and bar games.
17 May 2010 22:13
This pub is closed down and boarded up, don't waste your time driving here. I believe the landlord is now at the blue ball at Ashridge
17 May 2010 22:10
The Rose and Crown, Hawridge Common
great beers on offer, a few from the Tring brewery which is good to see. Nice garden, shame the location makes it hard not to drive. Well worth a look on a sunny afternoon/evening
17 May 2010 22:07
Visited the pub on a holiday day out, mid-week lunch time, had a nice meal, good portions and a very nice pint of sharp's doom bar (very good selection of beers). Our three kids enjoyed the experience, a good flat enclosed garden although the play bits were for toddlers only. One small draw back is the number of signs up communicating what you are not allowed to do (no push chairs, no dogs, no small groups using large tables etc etc, maybe the locals are less well behaved than the rest of the country?)
17 May 2010 22:02
Just about everything you want from a village pub, good beer, food and strong links to the local community. Well worth a visit if you are visiting Ivinghoe Beacon or starting the Ridgeway.
17 May 2010 21:54
Old Swan Cheddington, Cheddington
Comfotable lovely looking pub with decent menu and beer on tap. nicest pub in the area, but maybe not the most happening atmosphere. Great for a lunch stop off or evening meal.
14 Feb 2011 19:54