The Kings Arms, Kidlington

Can't understand how this places makes it into the GBG tbh. Appeared to be only (a very uninspiring) Hobgobblin and Brakspear on, draught ale wise. Asked landlady if it was just those two on, she replied; 'No, we have Brakspear on too'!!! transpied they had an unclipped 'guest' on, which was so flat, lifeless and incipid to be drinkable!
Poor place!

7 Aug 2012 22:10

The Bell Inn, Banbury

Also think the place is over-rated (imo). Seemed a bit clique regarding customers and staff..certainly not so welcoming. Beer ok(ish). Also agree with other posts about ridiculous pickey opening times - 1pm or something silly on a Saturday!
Prefered the Hook Norton pub further into town tbh..but will give the Bell a try again.

24 Dec 2011 21:44

The Cider Press, Plymouth

Visited this place years ago..and this weekend. Good for a Saturday night bar..real ales on - nothing spectacular but a welcome change to the usual bar mentality of lager and WKD! However, only plastic glasses...and not a real cider in sight!

27 Nov 2011 16:11