The Hunt Hotel, Linslade

First impressions are of an old genteel establishment in a quiet area of town.

The bar area is extremely quiet due to the rules of the management. This is definetly a Hotel Bar and not a Public Bar. Outsiders are tolerated as long as they do not stand out as personalities.

This is a good place if you do not mind an expensive quiet drink with an occasional uncomfortable atmosphere from the few regulars. Beer is often served with a substantial head. One of the most curious practises of this establishment is their refusal to serve tap water. If you need a drink of water you have to purchase it from a bottle. This is due to "health and safety rulings" whatever that means.

Another strange practise is the refusal to deviate in any way from the menu or food availability times. You get what you are given here. No chips at the bar because it is not listed on the menu. You cannot have a cup of tea once the kitchen has closed. An awful lot of goodwill has been lost by this attitude.

12 Jan 2005 22:26