The Sir Percy Florence Shelley, Boscombe

Fumigate the whole place!

28 Mar 2010 19:09

The Cellar Bar, Boscombe

Had to laugh at some of the comments on this pub. Yes it may be 'bohemian' but that doesn't mean it atracts 'the thinking type'.In fact nearly all the regulars here are brickies, labourers and yes... gay hairdressers! The bar is run by three guys in partenership but they are always arguing so nothing ever gets done. To be fair They have opened the refurbished top floor Chaplains bar fairly recently and it is easy on the eye until you see that you are paying far more than you would downstairs in the cellar bar (which is already very expensive) for the same drink. The regulars are very suspicious of anyone new and it is hard to feel welcome here unless you really make an effort...but be careful because if you make too much of one some gay bloke will try and chat you up! I recommend you only go here for the music special nights and steer well clear of the place for anything else. It's dirty, unfriendly and full of druggies too. Boscombe isn't known for it's good bars and nothing will change with this place.

28 Mar 2010 18:37

Williams Wine and Ale House, Hoxton

I agree that this is a real find in the Liv. St area. Spacious and good value, it has very attentive bar staff and a friendly feel to the place overall. Much better that Dirty Dick's and all the other nearby competition. My only complaint is the relatively limited bitter selection on offer, I had a nice IPA but only saw a choice of 1 or 2 other ales. Overall though, a nice pub that is not too crowded even on a Friday evening.

20 Mar 2010 14:45