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Thomas Wainwright in garbage condition on this visit. It looked like Wilf Mannion's socks had been steeping in it and tasted worse. The 'mein host' disappeared and had to wait to get it changed - to Woodforde Wherry.... this was clearer but still tasted like it had been strained through a badger's bum. Had enough and decided to leave. South Beds CAMRA deemed this good enough to go in the GBG. God knows why the beer was rubbish and landlord obviously didn't give a shit.
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Decided to get out of Bedford for last Saturday and we ended up here on a bit of a whim. So glad we did - we both had excellent home cooked meals (ie not microwaved crap like some of the pub chains). 4 real ales on - Rocking Rudolph which was very good, Thwaites Wainwright which was in tip-top condition, Woodford Wherry which was disappointingly flat and Greene King IPA which I didn't bother with. Landlord very chatty and friendly which is exactly what you want the first time you venture into a new pub. Other bar staff also very pleasant and we even got talking to some of the locals. Surprised this pub has such a low rating. It is also very accessible, only a short walk from Harlington mainline station...
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Nice enough pub, not outstanding in any department but we found the people behind the bar friendly and welcoming, which compensates somewhat for an uninspiring choice of ales and standard pub-fare menu.
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Pleasant pub in a village with a mainline train station. The low beamed ceiling provides a challenge to anyone over about five foot eight who orders at the bar. Greene King IPA, Woodforde's Wherry, London Glory and Thwaites Wainwright on pump. That selection could be more inspiring, but hopefully changes over time. Large meal servings at reasonable prices. Friendly staff.
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Oh dear. Please ignore my last remarks. We went in here the other night for the first time since the last landlord and landlady left to find that the place has gone downhill in the hands of the current people. Crap service, short measure, national brands on the pumps.......... Won't be back for a while.
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A very nice little pub in the middle of the village. I go in here quite regularly and there's always a good choice of ales - it's always good to find a place that stocks Potton beers frequently. The only detractor is that it's a tad pricey but, with this being a commuter village, that's par for the course.
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Along with the previous poster I am quite surprised at the low rating of this pub as I found it a very pleasant welcoming village local in the old style. A bar and lounge, four ales on ( I tried the White Horse Bitter and the Beijing Pig stuff - both were spot on), friendly locals and convivial bar staff. But for First Capital Connect's Sh*te train service would almost want to make me move out and commute.
anonymous - 1 Apr 2010 19:33 |
Nice looking pub from the front, but the interior seems to have been slightly over-refurbished at some stage. However, there is a very nice open fire in the front bar, with blazing logs making up for the slightly cold feel of the furniture and interior decor. (I didn't have time to look at the larger space round the side and back of the bar, presumably the main eating area.) Four real ales on - a couple of the usual suspects, plus two from local small breweries. Went in at a quiet time, but I thought that it was rather better than the current rating of 4.8 would suggest.
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Used to be quite a buzzing pub many years ago when Haydon and Peter used to run it. Last time I frequented this pub it was full of commuters who have now taken over the village boasting about their latest 4+4...oh dear!
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On the (very) expensive side at �3 for a pint of real ale, which is usually significantly cheaper than commercial lagers. For a Potton beer which has only had to travel twenty miles, the price is far too steep. However, Harlington's a popular commuter village so I'm sure the villagers aren't too shocked by the prices.
Beer condition, however, was very good and, dare I say it, almost worth the �3 paid!
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