The Hunt Hotel, Linslade

It is truly beyond me why members rave about the quality of the beer at this Hotel. It is average, no more no less. If you want quality try "The Boat" in Berkhamstead which captures what this place seems to be aiming for. A Pub should be friendly and fun, this place is like a morgue. The decor and furnishings are dull, dark and depressing. The staff seem to be permanently ticked off about something or other.

I want to try to say something nice here, it seems the owners are looking for quality customers rather than quantity. Considering the number of spit and sawdust boozers in the area a quiet refined place to drink would be a welcome change but to achieve that they need to invest in a whole new interior. Until then the "quality people" will go to the Grove Lock (about 2 miles away and out of town) which is a perfect example of a sows ear turned into a silk purse.

14 Jan 2005 20:51