Well it's finally over, this place is closed and looks
like it'll remain so.
The end of an era for a fine old Poole pub.
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Previous pub Pure Drop. Well after the last pub the fact that this place actually no longer exists has come as a bit of a relief. Nothing much to say here. Next pub Cockleshell
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Although closed for some time considerable work has been done on the building. Planning permission granted to erect single storey extensions at rear to provide new kitchen, toilet & dining facilities. Planning permission includes a condition that it should only be used as a public house.
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In the right hands, this could be a brilliant back-street local. Seems to have improved since Paul, an obnoxious little scouser, left. Clientele rough and ready.
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Sad to see on my last visit here recently no real ale on draught. Had a nice bottle of Old Speckled hen though so all was certainly not lost!
Of all the pubs in the old town area of Poole (and there are a few!) the Gas Tavern has to be one of the most unspoilt - pretty much unaltered since victorian times I would say.
anonymous - 22 Aug 2008 21:07 |
Didn't go in the main pub but a side entrance called The Gas Lounge. Found ourselves in a large room with a pool table, football on the tv and a few friendly locals. Top place, my only complaint is it;s not designed for the taller person as I had to virtually limbo dance to get in the door and then continually duck to avoid the wooden beams!
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Another description would be gods waiting room. Full of over 80's. No pool table or jukebox. In much need of decorating.
anonymous - 28 Sep 2004 13:41 |
Good beer if not a little pricey.Locals friendly and like to talk.A vast difference from the riff raff next door in the pure drop.
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The only pub i know that sells eggs.
joe - 19 Sep 2003 01:23 |
if you want to go to a proper good old fashioned pub then goto the gas tavern.This is the only real pub left in poole.with a good selection of lagers,real ales its the place to be
colin barter - 5 Aug 2003 18:51 |
When I was a mere slip of a lad, a mate suggested hitting Poole for a few drinks and said we should meet up in the Royal Oak & Gas Tavern. Which one I said gormlessly, thinking he was referring to two separate pubs. Now I know better. Friendliness of the regulars more than makes up for the fact that the place doesn't appear to have been refurbished since Chelsea last won the league.
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