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The building now houses a photographic studio. Doubt if it will ever be a pub again.
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Quite how montie49 can give 10/10 for a pub he has never drunk in and which was closed down by the police many years ago and has since been de-licensed is anyone's guess. My guess is he's plain stupid.
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Never actually had a pint in this place but used to delivered the beer in here.
It certainly looked interesting enough at 11 o'clock in the morning with the most dodgy looking folk i have ever seen drinking what looked like battery acid.
However this is what this place is all about, boozers like this are dissapearing fast, some might say that is a good thing i think it is a shame.
10/10 for being real
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I believe this has now been sold. Whether it'll become a pub again who knows but, like Dr. Pangloss, I don't know why someone would invest in it as a pub.
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It's actually still up for sale as a going concern, although god only know who would invest in this dump
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Has to be the filthiest place I have ever seen, and that was years ago, so it's had some time to deteriorate!
Needs to be steam cleaned, then refitted and refurbished prior to being suitable for demolition.
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Its been closed for at least 18 months!!!!
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Does this mean the Navel is open again?
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MY FAVE PUB-THE BEST JUKE BOX IN TOWN WITH GOOD SOUND YOU COULD GO IN SKINT AND COME OUT TOTALLY RAT ASSED MY GIRLRIENDS HORRIBLE EX "BUNNIE BOILER JANET"WHOS EVERY OTHER WORD WAS C**T WAS ONE OF THE ONES WHO SPOILED IT SOMETIMES ANYWAY THE FAT COW TURNED STRAIT COS NO WOMAN WANTED HER AND SHE NEEDED HIS LODGE MONEY HA HA!
rehee - 16 Sep 2010 22:18 |
I believe the landlord never owned a paintbrush ?
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now this really was a classic, just like the 'Two Ways' pub in Rab C Nesbitt, only with worse characters...
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Closed, probably for good and up for sale
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I hope they don't over refurb it.
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Closed now, apparantly for a refurb, but I can't see this place reopening ever again.
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Still open, for a while at least
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From an Avon and Somerset Police bulletin issued today:
A full review will now take place of the licence at the Naval & Military pub on East Reach after community concerns about problems connected to the venue.
On Tuesday, February 26, a multi-agency visit was carried out to the pub which involved police, Taunton Deane Borough Council, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the Health and Safety Executive and Somerset Trading Standards.
Evidence of Class A drug use was found at the premises as well as concerns about anti-social behaviour and breach of licensing regulations.
A raft of measures will now be drawn up, with the venue facing closure if proposals to revoke their licence are granted by the council's licensing committee.
PS Griffiths added: "We have received a number of complaints from local people about the Naval & Military and have asked for a review to be carried out as a result.
"This has been driven by public and local businesses concerned about anti-social behaviour and the pub not upholding our licensing objectives.
"The vast majority of licensed premises in Taunton are well managed and we work closely with the council and landlords to licensees do everything they can to make their premises, legal and safe.
"We hope to make the town safer and reduce alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour as a result."
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You know how a pub-crawl always has to have a low point? Well this pit is it. I am usually quite brave, but when I walked into this establishment, reverse gear was engaged immediately. Tattoo city.
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This has to be the worst pub in the known universe. believe me it is as bad as is said here.
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this pub is ok if your looking for any k'nocked off kit lol intresting place, i wouldn't wont to use there pint glasses only if i was pissed first. not too sur about the beer!
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Interesting to the average drinker, in the same way that a bad car crash is interesting to the average motorist.
anonymous - 6 Sep 2007 12:44 |
I am fed up with people bad mouthing this pub - the establishment fully embraces the ethos of real Ale as its vast offering of cask ales from Microbreweries demonstrates. It is not unusual to hear the regulars profer their views on the evils of pasteurisation and filtration as used in the production of keg beers. Add to this the ever popular wine club where one can hear the local lumeries explain how a good pinot noir stays long on the palate as opposed to a pungent tart Semillon and you have a bon viveurs dream.
The chateaubriand is second to none and the French chef occasionally obtains the much sought after Black Perigord truffle!
Finally the landlord has had the wit and foresight to leave the interior as a homage to Look Back in Anger although some say he sees it as a metaphor for the working class struggle against an oppressive regime - who knows? but full of character.
anonymous - 5 Jun 2007 20:23 |
This pub is part of the Taunton CCTV network, think that says it all, the regulars seem to have a special knock to gain entry.
But from what I have seen in the way of people trying to walk home from this pub it's a place where a drinker can truly get s**tfaced to oblivion.
Can you judge a pub by it's smell outside? oddly I have noticed that the Perkin is begining to smell like the naval and military, has anyone else?
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The good thing about B.I.T.E. is that when you move to a new town you can check out all the pubs and sort out whats what.
Although no one has said anything good about this place, I still wanted to see what it was like. I have to say it was better than I thought it would be, not great, but not that bad either.
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Visited this public house recently on the way to a local debate about urban regeneration.
I was interested to hear the local communities views on the topic and was surprised to hear �Big Ron� expound his views on the rights of the proletariat to live in an autonomously evolving collective with their own transsubstantiating democracy to serve the needs of the community. �Dave the Glass� began to present his alternative views on the urban ghetto as a microcosm of the malaise of the establishment and the need to enhance biodiversity in urban gardens however unfortunately at this point he passed out.
Nice pub, interesting people, good beer.
anonymous - 20 Apr 2007 18:02 |
This pub isn't as bad as people make out. Take it at face value, enjoy the company of some of the town's local charactars and let the atmosphere overwhelm you.
It's not the worst pub in town (surely the crickers) and it just ouzes.
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What a hole, obviously aren't making enough profit to buy a tin of paint. Went in there once as part of a pub crawl as was glad to be in the company of some Scottish steel fixers. Have driven past this place at lunchtime before and seen fighting outside. When you're inside you see why - the place is full of alkies who wait outside every morning for it to open. Carpet is so full of grime that you have to keep moving to prevent getting stuck to it. Bring the bulldozers in, until then cross the road to walk past.
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I went there once but came right back out with out buying a pint. too late, i discovered that my horse had been stolen and that my saddle was left on 4 bricks. Thats what type of a dive it is
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The only time I had a drink here (and it was a half), I was approached by a man trying to sell tubs of margarine for 10p each or 6 for 50p from an old holdall.
anonymous - 12 Feb 2007 23:21 |
I was recently on a sabbatical to the West Country with my good lady wife when we came across this hostelry nestling amongst an array of fast food and video emporiums. Whilst the peeling green paint detracted from its immediate appeal we overcame our initial reticence and entered the establishment. My partner selected a fine Amontillado from the extensive wine list whilst I plumped for a full bodied Courvoisier XO Imperial cognac.
The eclectic clientele were most entertaining and a young street urchins attempt to knock off my trilby had us laughing for days after! My wife was given the opportunity to take part in an amusing card game called �Find the Lady� and is still very fond of the young terrier she won as a result of her keen eye. We have named him �Bridgey� as a tribute to the nearby conurbation. All in all a splendid pub with some real characters and a truly marvelous ambience!
anonymous - 22 Dec 2006 19:27 |
It was broad daylight, around noon on a Saturday, with lots of people shopping on the streets. I figured I may as well risk it so I ran in, got a half of cider and sat with my back against the wall while I looked at the patrons. With the exception of the young girl sitting at the bar (landlords's daughter?) the rest of clientele seemed to be old, bitter, drunk, and foul mouthed.
The place was dilapidated enough that it was beginning to develop a certain charm. I hope they never change it so I can make it an annual event.
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I visited it once, just for the experience, and wished I hadn't.
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worth visiting, just once for the experience.
anonymous - 21 Jul 2006 16:56 |
