The Rising Sun, Bath

Popped in here with my wife late afternoon yesterday. We had just left Old Green Tree, where my wife had been rather upset by group of locals talking at top of their voices about very deviant sexual practices. Lo and behold, as soon as we stepped through the door of the Rising Sun, we heard the same topic being discussed by a wholly other group: it seems that Bath may have become a hotbed of S & M and bondage! I think we'll stay in the confines of the Welsh Valleys in future!

However, unlike the Old Green Tree, we were able to escape the filthy discussion by retreating to the back garden. This was a wonderful space, and must qualify as one of the most interesting pub gardens in the country.

Bath publicans need to be a bit more vigilant about the conversational topics on their premises.

9 Jul 2009 10:37

The Old Green Tree, Bath

I hadn't been in this pub for some time - always been one of my favorites on visits to Bath. My wife and I popped in round lunchtime yesterday - group of local men talking very loudly about some deviant sexual practices, not the sort of conversation for a lady to endure over a well-prepared gin-and-tonic.

Notwithstanding, the rotund and jovial little landlord was as welcoming as ever.

9 Jul 2009 10:25

The Kings Arms, Bradford on Avon

Visited this pub for the first time yesterday, while out on a day's walk. I was very impressed by the friendliness of the landlady, and by the quality of the beer. I had a pint of GK St Edmunds - a new line, I believe, and certainly new to me - it was excellent and in great condition; it was my lucky day, as I was given a second pint free to promote the new beer!

This pub has all the positive characteristics of a traditional town pub, and seems to be kept absolutely clean and tidy. If you don't already know it, and have the opportunity, then do give it a try. I think I shall be making the trip from Bath more often!

19 Mar 2009 12:03