The Portman, Bournemouth

A rather depressing atmosphere and decor. The bar staff are surly and the ale they serve is badly kept. This is of course if you can even get past the uninterrupted row of locals sat around the bar, who are not very keen that you should get a drink.

I only go here for the green room which I would recommend if you like to watch endless, numbingly boring, crap and overly self-assured bands. Unfortunately my friends do. Otherwise I would steer well clear of this dive.

12 May 2007 09:47

Goat and Tricycle, Bournemouth

Absolutely fantastic place. Just to think about the selection of ales makes me salivate. The food is great also, though I would advise a couple of days starvation prior to eating here so as to be able to fit it all in.

My only qualm with the place is the price. But still, a pub that I would recommend to anybody!

12 May 2007 09:26

Daisy O'Briens, Bournemouth

Strange, small pub. Not a terrible place but not a good one, in my experience either. The beer was expensive and the music unnecessarily loud, so much so that it was distorted. This is not a place I would recommend to friends.

12 May 2007 09:15