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The Old Customs House, Portsmouth
Nice food, though portion could be better for the price. �6.30 for one glass of wine is ridiculous ! Get real. Would have stayed longer but not at those prices.
21 Jan 2012 19:33
Visited this pub last Sunday. Always had very good meals hence the return visit. Gone downhill since our last visit. Very disappointing. Had Hunters Chicken which comprised of a luke warm rubbery piece of chicken, few chips and peas. Partner had steak pie which comprised of a pie, one spoonful of mash and one spoonful of cabbage. Still hungry so had pudding. Bannoffi Pie came out warmer than the Hunters Chicken which was rather worrying. Won't be going back. Our meal at Table Table in Holes Bay Poole was far nicer.
3 Jun 2011 19:18
Visited this pub tonight. Despite reading reviews on here had a meal which was very nice. Large portions, freshly cooked and hot. Pub was busier than most for s Friday night.
25 Feb 2011 21:01
The Marquis of Granby, Weymouth
Re-visited last Sunday, still excellent. Had a very good Sunday Carvery. Advisable to book as the pub was heaving at 6:30pm. Very popular.
3 Aug 2010 19:54
Visited this pub yesterday. Rubbish. Spent ages waiting for someone to take our food order (pratting about behind the bar and ignoring us). Main course was brought out - no starters!!!! Enquired where the started were, we were apologised too and asked if we still wanted the starters - main meal was only luke warm anyway, so would've been cold by the time they had sorted out starters. The one and only time I have had battered scampi ....... Shame really as nice looking pub in a good location.
29 Nov 2009 15:22
Have visited this pub twice now with my partner. Food is excellent. The only pub I have visited where the food is piping hot. Menu is changed frequently so as not to become boring. Landlord very friendly. Well worth a visit.
4 Jul 2009 07:51
The Carpenters Arms, Appleford
Called into this pub for an evening meal with my partner and two children. Were unable to have a meal due to the sign on the bar saying "cash only". Therefore left the premises without purchasing a drink. How many people carry cash on them when going out for a meal?
15 Jun 2009 19:32
Gets very busy in the summer months, typically an hours wait for a table, therefore booking advisable. Pub is part of a "chain" and menu very "chainy". Food very good and average priced. Ideal weekend getaway with Travel Inn next door and pebble beach across the road.
29 Aug 2008 15:57
Very good value for money food. Sunday roast for �4.45 and very good sized portions.
24 Aug 2008 14:04
Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills
Have used this pub for last 14 years whilst on holiday in Dorset. Lovely setting and location. Called in there yesterday for a meal. I endorse the previous comment by Graham. Top end of the market price-wise, �9 for a large scampi, which to be honest, was a very mediocre portion. Also, queue for the bar was delayed by food orders being taken. They should go back to food orders at the food counter and instigate a queue for the bar.
22 Aug 2008 15:22
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The Bridge Tavern, Portsmouth
Visited this pub today. Only had a sandwich, but it was the best sandwich I have ever had. Steak and stilton with onion and mushrooms. Rocket lettuce, dill and a few crisps. Delicious. My partner had jacket potato with prawns which looked just as good. Will return for food.
21 Jan 2012 19:42