The Malt And Hops, Southbourne

currently closed, tipped to become the next wetherspoon in Bournemouth

16 May 2011 18:00

Deacons, Boscombe

shut down through license infringements.

16 May 2011 17:57

The Sir Percy Florence Shelley, Boscombe

Excellent food, excellent beer!
Having moved back to the area, i have been revisiting a few old haunts, and i'm pleasantly surprised of the changes here. The staff are friendly and helpful, where once they were sullen and rude, and the customers are no longer a bunch of deviants, indeed they appear to be more of a mainstream collection as opposed to the riff raff of old.
The management has changed also, and in conversation with one of the new team i learned that the pub has a 100% mark on the latest Cask Marque, and their new policies have seen the down and outs moved on to other new venues that have sprung up. indeed, seeing the staff admonish customers on bad language is a sign of the seriousness they appear to take on creating a pleasant atmosphere, and it seems to working.
After sampling a few of their dishes, i can find little to fault on the food, and with the absence of the scousers, will be highly likely to bring friends and relatives here to dine; joining the increasing number of regular diners.
Good Job guys, keep it up!

16 May 2011 17:54