BITE user comments - stabbogaz
Comments by stabbogaz
The Horse and Jockey, Stapleford
Well it's finally happened, someone making a go at a real pub, in Stabbo.
Since the town is inundated with plenty of TV/slots/pool table/jukebox/cheap keg/lager/alchopop/shots/pram-friendly rammel already, and the only effort at a multiple real ales pub limited to WitherKFCs; the Jockey's refurb & change of tack is very much to this contributor's pleasure.
Before, exactly as described; Now, new management, tidy enough refurb, 10 handpulls (predominately locale), no music, no slots, no carvery, nothing but conversation, proper snacks and awesome beer. Oh and CAMRA member discounts BTW, too.
Long may it last.
My Xmas present has definitely come early.
22 Oct 2012 06:22
First opportunity, yesterday, for a visit, since its simian conversion, and what a delight it was,
Absolutely excellent beers, fabulous atmosphere, friendly service & a lovely beer garden.
Will definitely be returning (many times I suspect).
I heartily agree, nivramkram; Organ Grinder - pub of the year 2012.
28 Oct 2011 06:18
What a dive !
Staff about as cheerful as a bulldog chewing a wasp after licking piss off a nettle.
Only seems to gather a crowd of people (term used loosely) because it has Sky Sports, it's certainly not for their extensive range of real ale. John Smith's smoothflow at �3 a pint, or sod all else, will not be attracting this punter back in a hurry.
28 Aug 2010 07:35
Fine food, whilst pricier than average, was served in a timely manner, unlike previous comments. That said, a personality implant wouldn't go amiss with the staff that my family were exposed to, & some manners education wouldn't go amiss. Our visit was mid-afternoon, so it may have been end of shift syndrome & the timeliness may have been because they weren't so busy. Either way, not enough to preclude another visit.
3 Aug 2006 07:23
Food oriented pub. If you like the smell of chips with your beer this'll be for you.
16 Jul 2006 09:41
Food excellent, beer just as good. Very friendly staff. All in all, not much to fault.
30 Mar 2006 04:04
Fine beer, & on my own visit, all very friendly (well, by Winchester standards, anyway ;-)). Only slight problem is that space is at a premium.
26 Feb 2006 12:23
The Seven Oaks, Stanton by Dale
Small, but friendly pub in middle of what was once the centre of Stanton Ironworks, & now somewhat of an isolated spot.
Beer always top notch to complement excellent pub grub ( probably one of the best value quality Sunday dinners in the area ).
Well worth adding a detour on to any walk 'round about.
8 Oct 2005 02:01
The Dog and Sausage, St Helier
Lovely little (single room) pub, styled as a Victorian railway carriage, bedecked with lots of railway memorabillia. Great real ale (Ringwood when I was there); friendly staff; well worth a small detour off the main streets.
26 May 2005 11:41
Magpie, Stapleford
Now demolished.
6 Feb 2020 09:39