BITE user comments - yorkie
Comments by yorkie
>and this is the only pub i've found in the south-east that serves mild!
You may be interested to know that you were only 10 mins walk from a pub which has a mild permanently on tap (as well as at least four other ales).
White Lion, Aldershot - the brewery tap of the FFF Brewery.
25 Jun 2009 14:36
Unfortunately the Chequers has had a refurb and loses it's original "pub character". The number of available seats is pretty poor now and the beer prices have taken a hike. What a shame!
28 Sep 2008 20:25
The Shepherd and Flock, Farnham
Went in last week and balked at the food prices - left without ordering. A shame as the beers are great and the food has been good when I've eaten there previously. Too expensive for me now though so will go elsewhere for food.
23 May 2008 16:38
Closed: Apparently now destined to become a Chinese restaurant.
13 May 2008 16:40
Unfortunately this "pub" now seems like a place for the beer drinker to avoid. What a shame.
4 Mar 2008 14:00
The Woolpack is back on form!
Visited in November, food was delicious and the Abbot from the keg just superb.
Well done to the current incumbents, I hope that 2008 will see you get back the client�le who the previous owners put off. A reputation is hard to gain but easily lost.
3 Jan 2008 17:02
Also heard lots of swearing from the kitchen, pretty unprofessional really. Not in a rush to go back.
14 Nov 2007 18:03
If it's true that FFF are selling this place then that's a real shame, I actually had decent ale within walking distance of my house! The headcount had seemed to be increasing recently also, in previous months is was very quiet in there even on a Friday evening. Guess the local's just don't like decent ale ;-)
Another nail in the coffin for real ale in Aldershot.
6 Nov 2007 13:36
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Machynlleth
Stayed here recently for a night. Nice place.
But �3/pint for the Reverend James ? It wasn't that good!
14 May 2007 17:16
Can only echo the comments below. Following the refurb we now have a great pub serving six real ales in great condition. Will be even better after 1st July '07 :-)
16 Mar 2007 09:41
It's all true! Great pub for real ale fans.
I do find it rather smokey though and so am looking forward to visiting after 1st July 2007 :-)
13 Jan 2007 07:48
Terry - good on you for responding. I may well pop in again to see the changes you're making but to be honest the p*ssed up blokes at the bar (one of which claimed to be family of the landlord) did the place no favours at all. Cheers.
1 Jan 2007 22:35
Oh dear. Another one to cross off the list.
Always used to be good for a decent pint to drink in a quiet environment. Went in recently to find that new owners in residence - the landlords Dad + his mates were p*ssed up in the bar being generally obnoxious. Beer wasn't in good condition either, shall not return.
16 Dec 2006 18:54
Marvellous - let us know when you reopen after the refit!
I wouldn't mind if there was no footie, I prefer my pubs to have no telly/music/fruit machines etc :-)
14 Dec 2006 12:09
Apparently taken over by the Triple F brewery and will be reopening in Jan 2007. Fantastic news, FFF beers are lovely.
1 Dec 2006 12:20
We had a good meal here. Staff friendly, beer good and food tasty. Menu wasn't vast and pretty expensive but we'll return.
24 Nov 2006 12:11
Apparently the brewery is now back up and running as "The Flowerpot Brewery".
25 Sep 2006 09:20
Oh dear....
Popped in for a few pints recently, all of which were cloudy. Used to be a great pub for quality ales, not any longer it would seem - shame.
25 Jun 2006 11:40
Good beer but food overpriced for what you get. The "half spit roast chicken" we had was barely more than a piece of leg and after asking what the pie of the day was (I was told it was chicken) then I was surprised to be served steak and kidney. Friendly owners though and nice and clean but won't be visiting for food again.
26 May 2006 22:44
I believe that the brewery ceased production at the end of April 2006, what a shame!
12 May 2006 22:41
Superb pub, always has a great beer selection on and Wednesday fish and chip nights are a must!
6 May 2006 19:50
Always has a guest ale or two on and keeps them in excellent condition. If you're after a raucous night out then this isn't the venue. Very quiet but with a high regular count, they don't bite though :-)
Worth popping in for a pint if you're waiting for a train at the nearby station.
7 Apr 2006 08:52
Earthy pub, always has a great beer selection on. Good, honest pub grub. It's not the Ritz but doesn't pretend to be.
6 Apr 2006 22:28
The Woolpack, Elstead
Sadly only TEA and Doombar on offer. TEA was an eye watering £4.75/pint !!
Sorry, won't be returning at those prices.
31 May 2016 09:16