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This used to be a great local when Barry Parkin had it. Now it's just another dull pub. Beer is suspiciously flat and thin tasting. Read into that what you like. Poison Dwarf in residence as well. If you don't like the pub trade then don't buy a pub Carol.
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Our only pub stop off in this handsome market town of wide streets before taking in The Wedding Present at the nearby Electric Palace, a hugely atmospheric venue. A magnificent skittle alley has unfortunately been covered over by extra seating although this thankfully appeared to be a temporary arrangement while the front bar and garden are a little listless and my pint didn’t go down that smoothly. Punching below its weight.
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Julie and I went for Sunday lunch at the Woodman with T.J. and his fiancée Leanne. What happened to Taz? No special gravy, no chicken. The food was not good I'm afraid. Plus there were four guys sat behind us mouthing loud pub talk, ho ho! Telling lewd jokes ho ho. Then to cap it all my hat had fallen of the back of T.Js chair on to the floor. The landlady stopped next to it and said in a loud voice, "Who's is this hat,pick it up before someone trips over it". If T.J. and Leanne weren't there I would have done an instant walkout. Needless to say never again.
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Like the pub and the customers but that landlady makes sure we all know she hates the job!
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Visited this pub recently. Felt very at home. Landlord and landlady were very jolly and fun. Had a lovely meal from their homecooked range. Even managed a dessert. Will definately be going back.
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Four real ales ALL DARk and MALTY, all around 4.1% -4.2% abv. Where do publicans like this get the idea that this gives drinkers a choice? Golden ales, milds stouts, strong ales, porters.A clue for the landlord there surely!
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Nice to find a non-Palmers pub in this area. Beer was good and welcome friendly, only stayed for a pint, but would return.
Skittle alley and beer garden as previously mentioned in other reviews.
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Four real ales, two at two pounds a pint. All four were malty dark beers about 4.2% . This does not give the customer much choice. This pub is exceptionally long and thin. A pleasant garden at the rear and chairs and tables on the pavement.
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Four real ales, two at two pounds a pint. All four were malty dark beers about 4.2% . This does not give the customer much choice. This pub is exceptionally long and thin. A pleasant garden at the rear and chairs and tables on the pavement.
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Four real ales, two at two pounds a pint. All four were malty dark beers about 4.2% . This does not give the customer much choice. This pub is exceptionally long and thin. A pleasant garden at the rear and chairs and tables on the pavement.
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Lovely small freehouse, very deep possibly a former wooden skittle alley.Many pubs in these parts retain a skittle alley. The nearest pub to Palmers brewery, the pub does not sell Palmers beers! Sometimes esoteric beers such as Sherborne appear. Very hospitable ,packed on Saturdays when the market outside is in full flow ,there is also a midweek market.large portions of reasonably priced food are a feature.if you fancy a crawl leave here and visit the Nelson hotel and the Tiger, three very good pubs in a five minute walk.
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