BITE user comments - jim255
Comments by jim255
The Old House At Home, Hersham
Finally, after years of pathetic mis-management, the place was brought to its knees, and closed on July 11th. 2010.
It was left in a terrible state with fixtures being sold for cash in the last days.
Rumour has it the place will be bulldozed, although no planning is currently lodged.
It may be re-opened on a temporary or long term basis - time will tell.
Meanwhile at least celebrate the removal of some of the worst pub management in history.
R.I.P. Old House.
27 Jul 2010 13:49
Just to clarify - PROPER Sky TV is coming in the next few days to add to the 'foreign' 'Sky', so Lions Tour will all be available!
29 May 2009 11:59
Happy to report the Barley Mow is back!
The pub reopened under new management on Tuesday 28/04/09.
Now being managed, Stuart the new landlord is a Glos boy, and likes his rugby. The pub now has two plasma screens, Sky & Setanta, and a jukebox installed.Food menu has been revised and reduced in price. Sunday roasts remain. Also, the beer prices have dropped by about 40p a pint - goods news!
Give it a try!
30 Apr 2009 16:31
The British Volunteer, Weybridge
First visit for many years was last Sunday. The next was last night!
Martin & Dawn have a lovely traditional pub going here. The beer is on the steep side, but about average for Weybridge @ �3.75 for premium beers. This is a welcoming, clean and tidy pub which is hard to find these days.
Highly recommended.
30 Apr 2009 16:26
Sorry to report this pub is another victim of the decline in patrons in these harsh times. The tenant had to hand back the keys, and the pub was closed on Sunday 29 March.
Punch Taverns are the owners, and it's not clear what they are doing with the place. On the plus side, it's a listed building, and popular, so with some luck, they will put in a manager. At least if it's managed, it can compete (the last tenant had to pay way over the odds for the tied beers).
Let's hope Punch rethink their rent/tie policies, and another tenant can be found to make a go of this 17th century inn.
3 Apr 2009 16:53
Well, the refurb (slash) has been done, and the pub is brighter inside. The left bar has been turned 90 degrees, and now faces the fireplace.
Greene King is the new brewery supplier of choice. Lager is Fosters, Amstel 4.1% or Peroni on draught. As I only like premium lager, and don't care for Peroni much, that leaves me a bit stuffed. Also at �4.00 a pint, the Peroni is well over priced!
The pub has two Sky boxes - one from Sky Italia, so shows 3pm Saturday games (until they get caught). Although the new governor says he wants it to be a rugby orientated pub, he is Chelsea mad, and from what I observed, quite the stereotype football fan.
Sorry, but too football, too lary and no reasonably priced premium lager.
Must try harder.
1 Apr 2009 12:38
First visit for many years over Christmas, and the place isn't too bad!
The new management (Gary) has just come in, and is making a go of it. Reasonable prices and Sky Sports. Holsten is the premium lager, or Oranjeboom (no Fosters). Pool table and plently of high chairs and tables. Biggest criticism would be the lack of carpet and curtains makes the appearance austere, and god is it echoey!
Worth a visit for the big game.
3 Jan 2009 12:20
Under the new management, this pub is growing. The quality of the beer is excellent, as is the food on offer. You'll need to get there early on a Sunday, as the roast buffet is so popular that there isn't a seat to be had between 12 and 2.30. The staff are ALL friendly, and bar snacks consisting of chicken wings samosas etc. are put out on weekdays around supper time.
A nice smokers area has been constructed at the rear (for those who do), which means nobody has to run the gauntlet outside the front when entering (for those who don't). Complimentary newspapers on offer daily.
2 fruit machines, no quiz machines, no jukebox, no pool table. Discreet background music.
Live music on some Saturdays, and a weekly Quiz night with free snacks.
Note that Sky has been removed from this pub since the refit, but there is one plasma offering freeview.
All in all, a friendly, clean and quite cosy pub with a nice feel. Give it a try - you may well like it!
6 Oct 2007 09:50
Ashley Park Hotel, Walton on Thames
Civilised place to eat and drink. No children under 14 allowed, so good adult atmosphere. Excellent selection of cask ales and lagers. Food is good quality and good value. Staff friendly.
Facilities: Fruit Machines: 3. Quiz machine. No jukebox - background music. Partly air conditioned. 3 gas log effect fires. Linked to a Travelodge.
6 Mar 2011 12:50