BITE user comments - mattgirling
Comments by mattgirling
Not the best pub in the Tilehurst/West Reading area, but generally OK. Good to watch football, occasionally. Often has kids running around, seen a few confrontations between punters and punters/staff. Beer has been hit and miss, sometimes only bottles (Abbot etc.) available.
Pub is fine for a quick pint, but I wouldn't spend the evening there. Credit to the current management for making the effort with quizzes and live music, but I've not been so can't comment on these.
21 Oct 2012 10:03
General Wetherspoons clientel. Sports TV on (mute) and a selection (4-5?) of ales. GK-IPA was quite nice.
Strange atmosphere though...
28 Feb 2008 18:18
The Lad In The Lane, Erdington
No ale (which was disappointing). Gassed bitter was alright. Pub was very quiet (weekday evening).
Nothing special, but far from bad.
28 Feb 2008 18:16
The Figure of Eight, Birmingham
Hit and miss really - beer has been both lovely and awful. Magnet for allsorts!
12 Feb 2008 02:54
I believe this place has now shut?
Visited on a couple of stints over the last few months - almost no BEER on (and it was warm!), no atmosphere (TV on in the corner, barmaid chatting with her mates). Smelt badly of disinfectant.
So much potential though!
12 Feb 2008 02:53
The Newt and Cucumber, Birmingham
Spent ages waiting for service (despite complete lack of custom). Average beer (though had to ask for a 'top up').
Only worth visiting if you've missed your train (and you'd rather be in the warm than on the platform). Avoid on a drinking sesh.
12 Feb 2008 02:50
Nothing special, the ale choice sways the decision between here and the Square Peg.
Too bad the Welly's up the road!
12 Feb 2008 02:47
Only had Pedigree on, which was cheap at �1.90! Only had a half, and was suprisingly good. We were deterred from eating there based on the price (and we're students!). Settled on a great curry in Stirchley.
No direct reason to avoid this place, although it was DEAD (last) Sunday evening. Very spacious, which exaggerated the emptiness. Enough of a reason to go elsewhere I spose.
12 Feb 2008 02:45
Spot on! Went with a both an ale-drinker and a non ale-drinker. Enough choice for all. Perfect!
4 Feb 2007 01:17
The Figure of Eight, Birmingham
Decent Wetherspoons (nice pint of Pedigree). Very good service and decent food (well worth what we paid).
24 Sep 2006 17:22
Wagon & Horses, Redhill Arnold
Nice sarnies when we stopped in last Monday. Barmaid very friendly and helpful.
6 Sep 2006 17:56
The Southcote, Southcote
Rather average; certainly not worth going out of your way for. Food is as expected for this sort of establishment. Didn't have beer so can't comment. Waiting staff were accommodating and attentive.
30 Aug 2013 11:38