The Volunteer, Sutton Abinger

Popped in on Sunday evening for a quick pint. Nice pint of Tangle foot went down a treat. Place was empty so good time to go for a quiet drink! Yep, it is a little basic around the edges but it's an original country pub. Always worth a visit in summer due to the stunning location. Have eaten here in the past and have not been disappointed!

3 Mar 2008 13:38

The Woodcock, Beacon Hill

Dropped in Friday lunchtime. Place has a lot of potential character. Two good size bars, one with pool table, other more geared to eating. Got the impression that the bar lady was not a regular and have heard that this place may be changing hands again soon. That being said, friendly staff - reasonable basic snack. Dead quiet though for Friday lunchtime. There for an hour and only two other people turned up! Perhaps busier in the evening.

3 Mar 2008 13:29

The Longford, Hampton Hill

Been in here a few times recently. Overall feeling is that it hasn't quite managed to make up it's mind what it wants to be - pub, wine bar, restaurant. Often difficult to be all things at once and do them all well. Perhaps this is why it doesn't seem to feel like it has a lot of atmosphere. That being said, on the plus side - it's always clean and tidy, plenty of space so you can have a quiet chat, nice food and the guy behind the bar is hugely helpful and keen to give a good service. Worth a try if you fancy a quiet but modern setting.

25 Feb 2008 10:19