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Much more of a Restaurant than a pub. The Staff are friendlyand welcoming and a good selection of ales are kept well. A good pint of Hook Norton was supped. It felt a little crowded with the dining tables coming right up to the bar.?
The restaurant is popular ,but If you want to drink at the bar forget it? You will literally be standing between dining tables if there is more than 3 of you. There is a small covered patio and some garden seating. Dont know where you would drink if it rained?
24 Jun 2010 12:06
The Lygon Arms Hotel, Chipping Campden
Sadly very dissappointed with this pub. looks nice from the outside (The picture shown is incorrect by the way )
We had popped in for an early evening sharpener. The pub was empty except for a large noisy TV on in the back room.for no one? Which seemed out of sorts with the old world charm of a Cotswolds Village The Hook Norton was dissappointing the staff confused when I asked about the beers and the prices were unbelievable. perhaps thats why it was empty on a Friday evening?
24 Jun 2010 11:53
Situated on a large roundabout this is a large busy food pub. The fare is what you expect from an ember inn, loads of steak ,curry night offers etc. If its busy you will be waiting at the bar and the table. Handy for that weekday meal when you are late back from work. Beer was good enough 2 or 3 ales always on, but you get the impression they want you in and out quick plus Some of the younger staff seem almost eager to ignore you and carry on talking to their colleagues
23 May 2010 18:49
The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield
This pub has a good choice of well kept ales, I have called in several times. The service is good and there is a mixed age range of the local community all having a good time in a plasant atmosphere. I agree with other comments, that it can get a bit crowded around the bar area and woe betide those who try and get in the front door. On a busy night, use the side door if you want to blend in.
23 May 2010 18:33
Having recently moved to the area I was so pleased to find a place that still has that traditional style with a genuine warm and welcoming atmosphere. It offers a great choice of ales with at least 2 guests on offer . The food is reasonably priced, excellent quality, home made fare. Whether you want a Sunday Lunch or a cheese platter this is the place. The staff are very friendly, knowledgable about their beer and polite its nice to go somewhere where service still matters. A great little pub with locals who dont bite but enjoy a good "crack"!
16 Apr 2010 12:17
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The Red Lion, Chipping Campden
Compared to other Camden village pubs and restaurants this was the best. The front of house offered a nice restaurant atmosphere with excellently ,tasty and well priced fare with a comfortable side room for drinkers. You can walk out to a nicely paved area at the rear of the pub with plenty of tables and there is also an additional converted barn which houses a small sports bar and pool table.
Friendly Staff ,sensible prices and good choice of beer, something for everyone here.
24 Jun 2010 12:31