The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

Still using the Joe, the beer is good, most of the staff are very friendly (although there's one who always seems particularly miserable !). Food is usually good, the owner seems to love to blow his own trumpet "cheaper than Wetherspoons !", not much of a boast ! The only thing that really needs attention is the gents loo, rip it out and start again Nick !

16 Oct 2011 21:43

The Jolly Farmer Country Inn, Warsash

A good summer pub, kids love the garden but it's a long walk carrying drinks ! Inside is dark, dingy and dirty, went there for breakfast, no menu dirt cutley on the table, even one of the cups we were given had lipstick on it, service poor, not impressed.

10 Mar 2011 12:24

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

No complaints about prices or food quality, yes it could do with re-decoration but knock it down ???????!!!!!!!!!!

15 Mar 2010 15:09

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

I use this pub more now than I have in the 24 years I've lived in the area, I like it's "proper pub" atmosphere.
I was very pleased when they put tvs in to show the Saints v Pompey FA cup match, that was an excellent day ! Hope they will be showing some World cup games too.

25 Feb 2010 14:21

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

Was very impressed with the way the pub has improved but the new landlords haven't really gone far enough, the food is "ok" at best, I would rather pay more and get quality. The pub needs re-decorating badly and the gents are still in need of a refit, also it would be nice to see more made of the garden.
I have heard from a regular that Tracey and Andy are leaving, my source was very pleased about this saying that the pub has no atmosphere and was better when Steve was there ! I have to totally disagree with this, I think Tracey has done an excellent job and believe it probably just finances that have prevented further improvement. Personally I would not set foot in the Joe should someone like Steve take over !!!!

29 Sep 2009 13:10

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

Sorry I meant "I have to SAY some of the regulars" ! Some of them are beyond saving !

18 Sep 2008 13:16

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

I hope it is fully re-furbished before it is re-opened, it needs a lot doing ! I've heard that the poorly kept beer was the main reason that people stopped drinking there, but mine was the landlord, the staff, the condtion of the place and I have to save some of the regulars ! What we need is a friendly "family" pub. Fingers crossed but not holding my breath !

18 Sep 2008 13:15

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

Does anyone know what is happening to the pub ? I see it's now boarded up, hope it's not turned into flats !

18 Aug 2008 09:49

The Sir Joseph Paxton, Locksheath

I've lived close to this pub for the last 22 years and it's always been poor. There must have been 5 or 6 landlords in that time, but this one is the worst without a doubt. No food, nothing in the garden but rotting benches, not child friendly, disgusting toilets, drug dealing is a big problem. Stop press......... the landlord's done a runner and the pub is now "closed until further notice", it can only get better !!!!

28 Jul 2008 15:29