BITE user comments - Actuaryman
Comments by Actuaryman
I'm pleased to say that this pub no longer seems to be at risk.
Mitchells and Butler have seen the light and are no longer planning to ruin my local - whopeee.
23 Mar 2013 23:30
I visit this pub on a reglar basis - I tend to use the Village Bar more than the saloon bar (Village Bar = Public Bar). There is always a warm welcome and the locals are also very friendly. If you're from out of the area, you are made to feel most welcome.
23 Mar 2013 23:21
My companies head office is in Bristol and when I need to go to head office, they book me into the Mercure Holland House Hotel on Redcliffe Hill. I hate hotel bars for many reasons (price, soulless etc) and always try to find somewhere else for a pint.
With the Golden Guinea I struck gold (pardon the pun). It is about 100yds away from the hotel and is what I call a proper boozer. I drink cider and if you don't want the standard Addlestones (which is good)fare, they stock at least one barrel-on-the-bar special for the likes of me and you to try and a regular strong cider called Blackbeard. With its strength somewhere in the 8 point somethings, it is wise toonly have one or two.
I have also eaten at this pub and although the menu is not extensive, they do serve wholesome food at very reasonable prices. But I have saved the best for last - live proper music!!!
The last time I was there, an ensemble of musicians came in to the pub and played traditional English folk music on a variety of instruments - I was blown away. This was a Tuesday night and the music was awesome. The musicians came in, bought a pint, settled down and made exquisite music - there were only a few other punters there but it became obvious that the musicians were playing purely for the love of playing. I was transfixed for a couple of hours and got to know a few of the players (being a musician myself). All in all, a wonderful night.
2 Apr 2012 01:11
I have known this pub through its many incarantions. I first visited in the 1970s with my parents as it was one of the few family friendly pubs on the island (or anywhere else for that matter) that allowed children in. It was nice to not be stuck out on a step somewhere with a bottle of coke and a packet of Salt and Vinegar because you weren't allowed in (yes it really was like that). I visited again in the 1990s when I was in my late twenties. I was with my girlfriend (now my wife) and we stayed for a few nights and could not fault the pub and service. This was in the Whisky pub era and had fun trying the many (I think it was 400+) Whiskies on offer. We have been back to the Island a few times, most recently 2010 , and now with two children and always have at least one meal at the Wight Mouse. In my opinion, the pub had more charm when I visited as a child in the 70's and as a twenty something in the 90's, but it still retains it child friendliness now.
We are going to be back on the Island for Easter 2012 and this is a pub we will definitely be revisiting during our week long stay
2 Apr 2012 00:34
THIS PUB IN ITS CURRENT FORM IS AT RISK
I have been frequenting this establishment for a period of 20 odd years. During this time I have experienced a few momentous events - I met my wife here, I visited on my stag night, I now bring my children here on a weekend and they play with the landlord's young daughter whilst mum and dad chat with friends.
Mitchells and Butler have applied for planning permission to make major changes to the pub which in my opinion will have a severely detrimental effect on the pub. The regulars are aware of the proposals and are 100% against them.
Having read the planning papers, it seems to me that head office want to turn this pub into something that it is not. This pub is a community pub frequented by an extremely diverse range of people - part of the rich tapestry that make up traditional country/ village pubs. The consequences of the planned changes are that a well respected and well liked landlord will possibly lose the home he has occupied for 15 years where he has brought up his children, the youngest of which is only 7 years of age. Mitchells and Butlers seem to think they can turn the pub into some kind of food orientated pub - all I can say to M and B is that you may win a few food customers who come in once a month and spend �50 but you'll lose the large number of customers who come in EVERY night and spend �10 - �15. Its not difficult to do the mathematics.
M and B, please think again!
31 Mar 2011 21:54
I'm a bit disappointed to see my last review/ comment removed from the site. I was stating a fact - bar tender broke a punters nose with a headbutt. Regardless of mitigating circumstances (if any), that level of violence from an employee of a licensed establishment has to be questionable. This will probably get removed again but in the meantime, my original advice still stands - be cautious.
3 Mar 2010 21:33
The Pub, Lancaster
I love this pub. I don't often get to visit The Pub as I live in Sussex but if I find myself in Lancaster, I always make a point to pop in to The Pub if I can. Great rock music - great staff - great pub.
23 Mar 2013 23:44