BITE user comments - jerry_the_tippler
Comments by jerry_the_tippler
An excellent pub. Good Gales and other bitters - four in all I think - and really good food. I haven't tried the Thai range on the menu because the ribeye steak sandwich is SO good and I end up having it each time.
Only one problem with the pub - you can't see the cricket pitch on the other side of the road cos of the hedge!! Otherwise not a lot wrong here. Nice landlord - seriously concerned to see that you are a happy customer
13 Sep 2005 11:09
The Drunken Duck Inn, Barngates
This is currently my favourite pub bar none - based on a visit in May 2004. Given a location like this it would be difficult to fail. Wonderful views from the benches over the road from the pub looking out over the lake district. Their beer is wonderful - Catnap being my favourite - fantastic flavour without being too strong.
Just the beer and location would make this a nine out of ten but when you sample the food....Simply the best meal (evening) I have had in many years. Don't miss the Australian desert wine - the white one called something like orange muscat!!! Thank you Erwin for treating us to such a wonderful meal.
I hope to be back there in 2006 and will file a new report then.
One warning. If you smoke (like I did then - have since given up) make sure you bring enough cigs with you as they don't sell them - we walked all the way to the nearest pub - which was closed - and then all the way back the Talbot to buy a packet!!!
11 Jun 2005 19:28
My rating for this pub is based on the same experinces as "anonymous" since I was a sort of regular (commuting in from Ashtead and Leatherhead) about 28 years ago. I don't claim to have been there since then. But just the location and fantastic building - where the pub is located on the first floor - make it a pub not to miss.
Do they still have a parrot in the bar???
11 Jun 2005 19:18
I have been to all the pubs in Arundel (my mum lives there) and this one serves the best beer without a doubt. HIGHLY impressed by the Grand Union Gold - the closest I have got to my favourite beer - Catnap at the Drunken Duck in Cumbria.
A straightforward, no frills, english pub. More dogs than customers (allergics beware) and a one-legged very friendly landlord add to the pubs special character. Have not tased the food but am in love with the beer........I shall return!!!
11 Jun 2005 18:48
The Hole In The Wall, Chichester
Recemtly changed hands I was told last weekend. Excellent Ruddles County. Changed to Greene King IPA which was totally off - but all credt to staff - no argument - and back to the County.....
Apart from the reasl ale all the food is all under 2 quid 50p - at least at lunchtime which is amazing. The scampi and chips was fine. Friendly staff - nice location down a side street near the centre.
11 Jun 2005 18:43
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The Anchor Bleu, Bosham
Agree with other comments re the food. They really don't know what they are doing. And such a pity for a pub in this fantastic location.
The bitter was fine so I recommend drinking there rather than eating.
Also one of the guys behind the bar was just plain rude and uninterested. Guaranteed to keep customers away. I will keep trying in case things improve
13 Sep 2005 11:13