The Southdown Hotel, Broadwater

I have recently visited this pub to find an amazing change. Not only have the present licencees, Bill and Armando done a fantastic job of refurbishing the whole pub to a high standard, the clientelle has changed much for the better. This now appears to be very much a locals pub, with families welcome during the day time. They have created a real sense of comunity, several pool teams, darts ect ( who seem to win a lot of trophies). Even the games room is very nicely decorated and the whole pub looks new! There is leather seating all around, marble bar top ( huge serving area)A a smoker , I really apprecited the large (covered) outdoor smoking area too - I didn't feel pushed out into the cold as a 'dirty smoker' It's hard to believe this is the same pub it was. A truly amazing transformation.

10 Sep 2008 15:33