The Railway Arms, Alton

If real ale and the products of Triplefff are your thing there is very little more to say than excellent. Just have to find ways of visiting from a distance that does not involve driving.

12 Jun 2012 21:22

White Horse Inn, Rogate

Beer always in good condition, only visit irregularly but have never caught them on an off day. Can get a bit rammed on darts nights but shuffling around the cosy bar is not a problem and if tables not all taken in the dining area can find sanctuary there.

12 Jun 2012 21:14

The Old Fort, Seaview

Made our annual pilgrimage to Seaview and enjoyed several well priced tasty meals here, they certainly can cope with the rush in fine weather and holiday time. One real ale is a disappointment, however better one well kept than several undrinkable but it is expensive, you are probably paying for the location.

24 Jul 2010 20:54

The Hawkley Inn, Hawkley

Last reviewed in Feb 2009; during the past 18 months the management is now in its third incarnation but at least the current comes with a serious Pub management track record, personality and cellar skills, with several "time served" front of house staff it shows some professionalism and hoped for consistency. Given the excellent chef and kitchen brigade and willingness now for some modest innovation in menu, entertainment and community involvement all augers well for the future if the owners can keep a low profile and not micro manage.
Beers are still well kept with many of the local breweries regularly represented and some interesting strangers listed. As I wrote in my last review "don't ask for the beer you enjoyed last time it probably isn't there, but ask for a taster to guide you to a new experience."

24 Jul 2010 20:44

The Spread Eagle, West Liss

More than 6 months with the "new" management and the standards are high atmosphere welcoming, good menu and well kept limited selection of real ales but as I was told by the staff "its Punch beer and prices" However it's a small price to pay to see this lovely pub so greatly improved and it would seem thriving.

3 Nov 2009 22:36

The Hawkley Inn, Hawkley

James and his new team are making a difference to a great Pub that lost its way over the last couple of years. Still not the finished article but still worth a visit. With as many as 7 "real" ales from Micro and Macro breweries consatantly changing don't ask for the one you enjoyed last time it probably isn't there, but ask for a taster to guide you to a new experience. The menu is going in the right direction too but tends to be inconsistent. Generaly service is good but beware, they often get hit with unexpected rush so everything slows down, be patient its useualy worth the wait. If you're uncertain about your choice of Beer ask a regular, they will know what the beers of the day are

1 Feb 2009 21:23