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!st February 2013
Windows & Doors boarded up and place closed.
This was inevitable the way it has been run.
Understood to be privately owned so closure not the fault of a PubCo.
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An attractive stone-built pub right in the centre of Priddy and just around the corner from the Queen Vic. The stone clad bar is directly in front of you as you go in, with a lounge area off to the right and a snug to the left. The snug has a flagstone floor and there is another, much smaller bar behind this. It�s a curious shape, almost a �U� with bench seating going right the way around.
The lounge of to the left is carpeted with a selection of seating set in to the stone walls and a few freestanding tables and chairs. There was a real fire burning away down at one end which was a nice touch, and several photo�s on the walls depicting local scenes such as the hunt and pub events such as the folk festivals held in the summer.
Food seems to be served most of the time, even up until 9:00pm on a Sunday which is unusual for such an out of the way pub. We didn�t try it though, or even see a menu, so I can�t comment further. Landlady seemed friendly enough.
This seems to be more of a cider pub than a real ale one with a tremendous choice on. The board above the bar said that there were 20+ available which seems quite incredible for a quiet country pub. The ones I spotted on the bar were Fosseway Somerset Glory, Weston�s Old Rosie, Weston�s 1st Quality, Thatcher�s Traditional, their own InnCider, Pheasant Plucker, Thatcher�s Dry, Thatcher�s Gold, Addlestones, Orchard Pig and Bath Ales� Bounders. There was even hot mulled cider. As I said, amazing.
After that, beers were a little under represented, with only Cheddar�s Potholer seemingly available. There was a pump clip for Bath Ales Gem although this was turned round, and the menu also listed Exmoor Ale.
This seems to be a great community pub and well worth popping in. The residents of Priddy are very lucky to have three splendid pubs right on their doorstep.
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This pub has a great position, on the Green. It also has an astonishing range of ciders if that is your thing. It is surely a business in pain, almost certainly because it is so astonishingly expensive. Pint of "Gem" recently was �3-20. (Was in good condition though). Far more than London prices. Ciders (including Wilkins) were �3-30 on a recent visit yet rough ciders are typically �2-20 and even �2-10 locally.
Landlord quite stroppy when his pricing policy was challenged. Only two customers that evening, which tells its own story.
Not recommended at all. Try the Castle of Comfort or the Hunters Lodge.
pheon - 30 Nov 2010 17:11 |
Tries to give the 'old worlde' look, but is given away by having a carpet. Beer not bad and the landlord was friendly, but then, we were the only two people in there.
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Beer was poor quality and expensive, hardly anyone in here (Saturday 7pm). Fake "horse-brassy" decor. Queen Victoria is better, Hunter's lodge far better.
MrKiA - 25 Oct 2009 17:51 |
Nice welcome and good service, clean and inviting on the Priddy green which gives it a quaint rustic setting.If anything i would say the food is of a decent standard Pub fayre and in retrospect,probably a �1.00 or so on the wrong side of the pricing mark.Nothing exceptional but, worth a visit none the less
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Beautiful setting in the Mendips, close to local trails and footpaths. I stayed here for one night with a bunch of friends. Seem to recall 5 or more cask ales on tap and great steaks from locally reared beef. The small but comfortable rooms were recently refurbished, although you had to serve notice to turn around in the minute bathroom. A generous traditional cooked breakfast set the potential hangover to rights.
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Had the good fortune to stay here ona walking weekend and was made most welcome by Des, his family and staff. The New Inn offers excellent value accomodation and usually six well kept beers. I was fortunate enough to catch the tail end of their Coirnish beer fest and in two days alone, sampled beers from Skinners, St Austell, Exmoor, and Bath breweries. The menu is huge and the portions substantial including the cooked breakfasts which kept me going as I walked the Mendips. Why is this pub not in the GBG?
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Good pub with friendly landlord & staff with good range of beers. Accomodation (with lovely cooked breakfasts) nice too and good value.
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Nothing wrong with the pub at all and if it was the only pub in the village I certainly wouldn't pass it by. However, I prefer the Queen Victoria just round the corner.
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A good pub in the heart of the Mendips. Helpful friendly bar staff making us feel most welcome.
Locally sourced food and beers. A range of Thatchers ciders on offer.
A pint of Cheddar Potholer was well kept and thirst quenching.
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Warm welcome and a very good pint of Cheddar Ale's Potholer, with a couple of other ales on as well. Didn't try the food but the menu looked quite reasonable. Nice sitting outside facing the village green.
BobOs - 18 Jun 2009 09:30 |
A very warm and welcoming barman (Poss landlord) served us a delightfully well kept pint of Stonehenge "Eyeopener",there were two other ales also on draught. Definately one to return to, 8/10
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Having read the reviws of the two pubs in Priddy, I went to the other one first,as the reviews seem more favourable. However, being in the Priddy area for only one week I tried the "New Inn" and I was impressed with their service from the two daughter and from Les. We only drank each lunch-time for one week The food looked good, and sitting outside each day looking at the Village Green was fine. Having read the reviwes of some of the previus users of the "New Inn" I finf what they have to say unfair. The pint of "Pot Holler" excellent, and the prices to me were not out-ragoeus compare to the SE of England. As an ex publican I honestly feel the "New Inn" is alright. I have only returned home today 26th.September 2008.
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it appears that my previous post has been deleted, so i say again...
The two beers i tried at this pub were rancid due to uncleaned lines, and the landlord shouted at me when i politely asked for a replacment. (if it is him that has requested the removal of my post, then all other have even more reason to heed my words) I am a nice customer and don't usually complain. I left the pub feeling really rotten.
Not Good...
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Visited this pub (17 June) in the midst of getting repeatedly lost walking the West Mendip Way.
Friendly, chatty landlord and had an excellent pint of Potholer.
Few customers but it was a weekday afternoon.
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Called in yesterday afternoon after an unpleasant stop at the Hunters Lodge. Four or five ales on including a splendid pint of Cheddar Ales' Potholer. Prices were steep at �2.80/pint for a beer from down the road! Dogs welcome in the bar but we sat outside by the attractive village green. Had to return a dodgy pint of Exmoor Gold but it was cheerfully exchanged by the pleasant and hardworking barmaid. Sadly she appeared to be the only one working as she was running the bar and serving food; coupled with the high prices this left an impression of a pub run on the cheap for maximum profit at the expense of the overworked (and very young) staff.
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Stopped by during a (long) walk today and found it still very good. Quite a few decent beers (and ciders), well kept, and the food, though I didn't eat, looked good, with ENORMOUS portions. Good atmosphere, friendly too.
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I went for a meal here some weeks ago,only had a basis omelette/chips.Tasted no cheese in the pancake type object that appeared,and was,nt very inspiring.If i had been blindfolded i would have thought it a transport meal.First impressions are the best,and my impression is the beers good,the building attractive but the food,this was a basic order of a meal if you don,t get that right people will not try others or even return,so not impressed
anonymous - 28 Mar 2007 09:42 |
The new owners of this pub have transformed it into a welcoming and friendly place with an excellent selection of homecooked food and 6 real ales! They are providing a fine range of local brews including the new Cheddar brewery. The contrast in service from the old owners could not be greater, with the staff all being friendly and knowledgeable. There has been an obvious shift of local interest and having been in the Queen Vic recently, I can see why.
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The New Inn Priddy Green, has been taken over by new owners Derrick and Maxine Smith, and Steve and Rose Webster. It has had a complete refurb. New staff, new chef, new everything! Opening date Friday 20th October 2006. It looks fantastic.
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A great location, with a good selection of real ales, but the decor and general atmosphereof this pub lets it down badly. It's easy to see why the Queen Vic (also in Priddy) is always busy when the New Inn isn't.
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Friendly, wide range of ales and good pub food. 15 minute walk from the campsite.
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Lovely setting...a real 'olde' English village pub in the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Great beer..excellent food and a very warm welcome from the owners. A superb place to stay and to explore the surrounding area from. Highly recommended!
Simon Rowe - 31 Oct 2004 20:08 |
