Lamplighters, Shirehamptonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I've signed, could be a lovely pub if run by the right people, and not subject to the mismanagment of a crappy 'pub' company....
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This from the Morning Advertiser:
"Charlotte Leslie, MP for Bristol North West, and the Bristol & District CAMRA Pubs Campaigning Group urged Enterprise to either re-open the 18th century pub or offer it at a �realistic price� to someone who�ll take it on.
A statement from Leslie and the CAMRA group say they will be contacting local businesses and residents to measure interest in setting up a consortium to run the pub.
The MP is to meet Ian Bruce from Enterprise on Wednesday to discuss the issue."
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Previously visited in 2003, shame to see it in this condition. Considering it's position, let's hope something can be done with it.
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Thats a great shame, but no surprise, it seemed to be on its last legs when I visited it last year.
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Closed down recently and all boarded up
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Situated down a quiet lane from Shirehampton station and situated right on the banks of the tidal River Severn, this pub enjoys a pretty idylic location. Its also surrounded by its own gardens, but rather like the pub, they seem to have seen better days. I had a pint of Butcombe which was in acceptable but not terrific condition, it was lunchtime and I was hungrey, so throwing caution to the wind I went for a safe option, jacket potato with cheese and beans.
I should have known better, what I got was a potato microwaved to death, hard in the middle, with the usual crappy side salad, a spoonful of beans and some awful tasteless supermarket cheese. Hardly worth �3.95.
It seemed to be a pensioners lunchtime special day, I heard one of them send there roast lamb back as it was cold, the usual whirring noise from the kitchen followed by a ping saw it return hot. Microwaves, the curse of pub food, whoever invented them should be shot!
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Called for beer at lunchtime (Sunday). Beer quality (Butcombe and Sharp's) was fine. We sampled both.
Bar presented dingy appearance, which was unfortunate, for otherwise was expected in this fine and historic, indeed magnificent, riverside location. Catering appeared to be a separate organistion and was working efficiently, although we did not sample any food.
Well worth a visit and the short walk to the railway station and buses would suit those who drink beyond the driving limit. The garden and terrace were not as attractive as they could have been, with those uncomfortable bench-type picnic tables and the car park situated between the serving area and garden.
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