Fox and Hounds, Church Crookham

Visited again a few Saturdays ago on a nice sunny afternoon. Top pub - ten out of ten for atmosphere and location. Also recommend the live music on Friday nights. The management really make an effort - very lively, friendly pub on the canal.

24 May 2008 06:38

The Prince Arthur, Fleet

I was pleasantly surprised by a visit on Saturday. Hadn't been there in ages as it got really quite awful for a time, but we were after cheap grub. How it's changed! No hoardes of tracksuit clad chavs swearing! Quite quiet in fact. Cute barmaid who joked with all the customers at the bar, really friendly and happy-go-lucky. Quick service. Good real ale. Good (and more importantly cheap!) food which turned up in ten minutes flat.

So I think I may give Spoonies another chance.

12 May 2008 19:07

The Oatsheaf, Fleet

Ember Inns execs please take note. This pub is in real danger of losing regulars like myself. With its excellent location and great big garden, together with traditionally relaxed atmosphere and real ales it's normally my pub of choice. BUT... management has let the place slide of late - it's desperately short staffed more than anything. As has been pointed out, toilets are a disgrace. The beer garden hasn't seen a lawnmower in what looks like years. Frequently all the tables have dirty plates, glasses etc on them. Decor is getting tatty and it needs a refurb. With more staff this could be a really great pub. Cut the grass. Clear the tables. Get more serving staff on!

12 May 2008 19:02