The Bush Inn, Chichester

This pub is now closed.

8 Dec 2012 21:22

The Bed Bar, Woking

The bouncers here are almost incapable of holding down any level of conversation and seem to spend more time frowning and grunting as a means of communication.

I think it's far too over-priced for what it is and for what you get..

There is one problem with the night-life in Woking. There aren't any clubs (unless of course, you want to hang around with yellow-stained teeth women and bored, middle-aged lorry drivers' wives - If so, then head to the Chameleon).

It's simply not worth a visit. If it's a club you're looking for, spend eight minutes on the train and go to Guildford. If you live in Woking, then you may find yourself having to spend £20 on a taxi back... But believe me, it's worth spending that money to avoid the artificial club scene in Bed Bar.

Regards

8 Dec 2012 21:20

The West Green Tavern, Seven Sisters

This simply is not a pub. They've taken something which has nice features and character, and added neon lights.
It's horrible, and if a "pub" is what you are looking for, and you know a good pint, I would advise you steer well away.

25 Jan 2012 08:06

The Halfway House, Walton on Thames

Below I have pasted in the review which I have posted for the 'Old House at Home'. The reason being for this, is that I find it to be relevant.

I have some good memories of this pub, and was shocked on returning to Walton to see some flats in-place.

"This wasn't the greatest pub in Hersham/Walton, but it still had it's character.
I just find it sad to see another of our pub's closed down ("our" as in the country's). A chapter in history for Hersham is over - Like-wise around the whole country. I think that there are many contributing factors to the closing down of our pubs.

One of which is the expanding chains of "Pubs", such as J.D Wetherspoon. With their buying-power and purchases of 'end of life' alcohol, they are able to dominate towns and cities through-out the U.K. I personally feel that these places are not pubs, but more-like warehouses with seats. The atmosphere of a pub is non-existent in these chains.

Many could argue that these "establishments" offer greater opportunities for younger people, such as apprenticeships, and are able to allocate more jobs than those alike 'The Old Halfway House'. I can see the argument, but to every capitalist venture, there is always a good sales-team behind them to force you to see light on the negative facts.

I also blame the breweries, for charging land-lords through the nose per-barrel, when in common-sense, one would think that it should be the other way around (of course I am sure there are factors as to why this is the case, which I am un-aware of).

The U.K is very unique when it comes to the traditional pub. Around the world there are mostly bars - Not pubs. Our pub is dying out. I feel very sad when a pub closes it's doors for the last time, and in most cases for it to be knocked down and for property developments.

I am not right-wing in any shape or form, and I feel sad to mention this within this post, and talk about a political party. Although I can not vote for this party, I was very enlightened to see that U.K.I.P and Nigel Farage have dedicated a part of their manifesto to saving the British Pub.

If only as a country, and in order to save what small amount of heritage we have left, we could take this more seriously. Just a thought, but how lovely and healthy would it be for community to have cooperative pubs.

I think of the laughter and warmness glow within those once-upon a time pubs and all the positives. I think of the happiness and community in which the British pub provideds.

R.I.P 'The Halfway House' - You are missed already."

25 Jan 2012 08:03

The Old House At Home, Hersham

This wasn't the greatest pub in Hersham/Walton, but it still had it's character.
I just find it sad to see another of our pub's closed down ("our" as in the country's). A chapter in history for Hersham is over - Like-wise around the whole country. I think that there are many contributing factors to the closing down of our pubs.

One of which is the expanding chains of "Pubs", such as J.D Wetherspoon. With their buying-power and purchases of 'end of life' alcohol, they are able to dominate towns and cities through-out the U.K. I personally feel that these places are not pubs, but more-like warehouses with seats. The atmosphere of a pub is non-existent in these chains.

Many could argue that these "establishments" offer greater opportunities for younger people, such as apprenticeships, and are able to allocate more jobs than those alike 'The Old House at Home'. I can see the argument, but to every capitalist venture, there is always a good sales-team behind them to force you to see light on the negative facts.

I also blame the breweries, for charging land-lords through the nose per-barrel, when in common-sense, one would think that it should be the other way around (of course I am sure there are factors as to why this is the case, which I am un-aware of).

The U.K is very unique when it comes to the traditional pub. Around the world there are mostly bars - Not pubs. Our pub is dying out. I feel very sad when a pub closes it's doors for the last time, and in most cases for it to be knocked down and for property developments.

I am not right-wing in any shape or form, and I feel sad to mention this within this post to mention a political party. Although I can not vote for this party, I was very enlightened to see that U.K.I.P and Nigel Farage have dedicated a part of their manifesto to saving the British Pub.

If only as a country, and in order to save what small amount of heritage we have left, we could take this more seriously. Just a thought, but how lovely and healthy would it be for community to have cooperative pubs.

I think of the laughter and warmness glow within those once-upon a time pubs and positives. I think of the happiness and community in which the British pub provideds.

R.I.P 'The Old House at Home' - You are missed already.

25 Jan 2012 07:50

The Chameleon Bar, Woking

ClassyLady - Passing_By -

I'm glad that some people can agree with me. The place is very obviously for drunk teenager-chavs and 17 year old chav-mothers. I've witnessed so much out-side the front of this poor excuse for a club. Few years ago, I visited it a few times and felt as if I was in a room full of Vermin!!

I remember being in the toilet - and a bouncer (who seemed to be pissed out of his face) being bottled by some random bag of meat. The place is just for scum - No other way to describe it.

Rating of 0

14 Nov 2011 03:00

The Birch and Pines, Sheerwater

I wouldn't reccomend this pub to anyone. There is nothing nice about it. There is no other way to describe the features of this pub, other than with the word 'ugly'.

Beer is horrible and I've never felt as if I've enjoyed a pint every time I have visited the place. People aren't the most friendly -

No one really cares about the place (including land-lords, of which there's been a ridiculous amount over the years).

I'm trying to think of a conclusion, a way to sum this up really. Dull, Depressing, Dirty, Ugly, Sickening (at times) - a complete dump?

Given a rating of 0...

14 Nov 2011 02:51

The Dover Lock, Abram

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14 Nov 2011 02:42