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The Larwood and Voce Tavern, West Bridgford
Has undergone an extreme makeover and couldn't fail to be an improvement on the filthy chavhole it once was. Sadly it's far more gastro than pub these days, food looks decent though it's far from cheap. Popular with families, far too many of whom are from West Bridgford's brigade of yummy mummys, their repugnant spoilt offspring and their worn down husbands (who'd clearly much prefer to be in a proper boozer). A decent enough place to take visiting in-laws but you wouldn't make it your local.
10 Nov 2007 14:55
Cracking boozer, decent ale, great live music from the fabulously versatile Steve on Sunday nights - ranges from 'Carrickfergus' to Green Day, Gershwin to the Jam, Billy Joel to the Pogues. A splendid night out.
26 May 2007 19:05
The Battle of Trafalgar, Brighton
Cracking little boozer, the hill's not that steep. Tempting to soak up sun and Harvey's in the garden and not bother with the sea.
26 May 2007 18:41
The Showroom Bar and Cafe, Sheffield
A handy haven if you've just missed a train. Also a safe bet if you're an away fan wearing colours much disliked at Bramall Lane...
26 May 2007 18:37
Last went in here after seeing 'This Is England' at the Showcase, was like it was still 1982. Long may it continue to intimidate the anodyne masses.
26 May 2007 18:29
Rare proper pub in the centre of town, decent pint of Adnams, good food, friendly bar staff, always lively but not usually heaving. Wish there were more like this...
26 May 2007 18:26
Please can somebody buy this soulless dump and turn it back into the Newshouse...now THAT was a pub...
26 May 2007 18:18
Owned by the same people as the Southbank. Live music most nights (covers bands), then 60s/70s/80s disco. Clientele tends to be 30s/40s on the pull. Better than most of the meatracks nearby but no way does it rate 9/10.
26 May 2007 18:14
Better than many Wetherspoons as not too chavvy, good value as ever, hardly a destination pub but worth the 2min detour from the station.
26 May 2007 16:49
The Bunch of Grapes, London Bridge
Liked this place so much I missed my last train. Decent ale and service, pleasantly tipsy Irish OAPS singing the auld songs in the courtyard.
26 May 2007 16:37
The Vat and Fiddle, Nottingham
Splendid pint of Meadows Gold, Kipper the cat made us welcome before curling up on the window ledge. Infinitely better than the more sanitised Stratford Haven & Kean's Head.
26 May 2007 16:32
Excellent selection of ales, nice garden, friendly Orient fans, well worth seeking out.
26 May 2007 16:26
Decent pint of Abbot. Staff were very on ball considering the place was heaving prior to the Yeovil v Forest playoff, didn't have to wait more than 90secs to get served at any point. Didn't eat so can't comment on food, but this is definitely the best option within walking distance (15-20mins) of Huish Park.
26 May 2007 16:22
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Larwood & Voce Tavern, Trent Bridge
Has undergone an extreme makeover and couldn't fail to be an improvement on the filthy chavhole it once was. Sadly it's far more gastro than pub these days, food looks decent though it's far from cheap. Popular with families, far too many of whom are from West Bridgford's brigade of yummy mummys, their repugnant spoilt offspring and their worn down husbands (who'd clearly much prefer to be in a proper boozer). A decent enough place to take visiting in-laws but you wouldn't make it your local.
10 Nov 2007 15:39