BITE user comments - churchyboy
Comments by churchyboy
Drove past today & it look as though it has re-opened.
26 Sep 2012 21:14
Popped in here last night & can say with hand on heart, the ale here was shocking.
Tried three pints by Thwaites, St Austell & Timmy Taylor & all were poor, especially the Thwaites which was undrinkable. The quality of the beer overshadowed the short measures.
Fortunately, I had popped into the Old Fountain prior to the Pillars!
30 Mar 2012 21:05
Thursday night - lovely pint of Crouch Vale 'Brewers Gold', followed by several pints of Nethergate 'Young Howler' which was a very good substitute for the Augustinian.
If you likek a good honest pub that serves a good honest pint, look no further.
10 Mar 2012 03:20
Coach and Horses, Fleet Street
Dear oh dear - only one hand pump on last night Greene KIng 'London Glory'. Not a good pint at all - dull as ditch water.
20 Jan 2012 14:03
Have been told today that this pub is now closed & boarded up.
A real shame, as it was a quality pub, with a great landlord.
Does anyone have any idea as to what happened?
17 Dec 2011 19:58
Coach and Horses, Fleet Street
Now under new ownership.
Popped in last night & was impressed with the new paintwork & general feel of the place.
Feel encouraged to start using this pub again on a more regular basis.
Good luck to the new owners.
1 Nov 2011 20:19
Had several pints of Brentwood Brewing Company's Blind Date last night - very nice indeed.
11 Feb 2011 20:38
Theakstons 'Masham Ale' was a decent pint last night, and the Youngs was in tip top condition (as were the female santa claus & the red head behind the bar).
24 Dec 2010 07:49
Popped in on Tuesday night on my way to the Scala. Saddened to see that the beer garden has now gone.
Times are a changing.
7 Oct 2010 05:40
Popped in here on Thursday night before going to the Garage, and the IPA & Bonkers Conkers were on good form. Nice friendly pub with a good mix of people. Gig finished early, so it seemed rude not to drop back into the Compton on the way home.
26 Sep 2010 00:03
Popped in on Thursday night - Mighty Oak 'Captain Bob' was in tip top condition. Several pints later, and I was very contented.
Hope to catch the Beer Festival on Monday.
28 Aug 2010 06:00
Absolutely gutted that Paul has now left - he really did make a BIG change to this place. When I first started drinking in this pub back in '89, you had a choice of London Pride or London Pride. I really do hope that we do not go back to those days again.
Good luck to you Paul, and thanks.
26 Apr 2010 16:25
Great night had in the Fountain last night. Tip top beer as usual.
Role on May!!
18 Mar 2010 19:42
Happy New Year to all associated with The Viper. Hope to get a few more visits in during 2010.
Surely the best pub in Essex?
31 Dec 2009 05:18
Happy New Year to everyone associated with the Old Fountain. See you in 2010.
31 Dec 2009 05:15
Good beer as always on Monday evening. Credit due to Jim, Paul & David.
A tad concerned though about some of the CAMRA followers who attend this pub now. Please, just enjoy the quality ale on offer, in an unspoilt London pub & stop whinging.
20 years on & still enjoying the place.
16 Dec 2009 07:25
Nice couple of pints last night - Darling Buds and Naked Ladies.
Always look forward to visiting the Fountain.
9 Oct 2009 19:36
The White Hart Inn, Margaretting Tye
This is more of a 'foodies' pub, but none the less, it does have a good selection of real ales.
Have to agree with hogshead though - for a more traditional pub, the Viper would be my choice too.
24 Sep 2009 07:49
VIPA was in tip top condition, as was the Tring Brewery 'Blonde' on Wednesday evening. Well kept beer, nice surroundings....bloody nice!
7 Aug 2009 10:33
This is one of the best , if not the best pub that you will ever visit. Was a regular from '89-'97 and still pop in whenever I get the chance. Congratulations to Jim, Paul and all associated with making this place so very special.
28 May 2009 11:26
Second visit to this pub on Sunday evening
Only three ales on: OP, Christmas Ale and Youngs. Opted for Youngs and it was in pretty good shape.
30 Dec 2008 10:28
This place was transformed once Paul arrived. No disrespect intended Jim!
The quality of beer here is now fantastic and the variety excellent.
Always look forward to re-visiting this place.
2 Dec 2008 16:52
Used to frequent this pub when I lived in the area (Pickford).
Always found it to be a really friendly place & the beer was always in top notch condition.
Being a Londoner, it was joy to find that pubs like this one still existed!
2 Dec 2008 16:48
The Viper, Mill Green
Beer Festival starts this coming Friday - Hurrah!
27 Mar 2013 00:04