The Royal Oak, Hawkeridge

An absolute winner. Charming all round. Staff have the ability to remember your tipple even when you've moved away and returned for old times sake months later. Two or three real ales and a roaring fire. A couple of hiding place rooms and a large dining room. Very photogenic from the front so take your mum and dad and line up for a family photo outside afterwards. No TV, no sport, no music, no kids rampaging, no surly door jamb smokers. If only all pubs were like this.

24 Mar 2009 12:30

The Ludlow Arms, Westbury

It's closed, it's open, it's closed. I wish it would stay closed.

24 Mar 2009 12:22

The White Lion, Westbury

No, no, no. Not under any circumstances. I wouldn't even look through the expanse of glass in case I saw someone's pint and it spilled. Slot machines, chavs in vests and cheap lager. That's about it. I think I once caught novovirus passing the front door.

24 Mar 2009 12:14