Hunters Lodge, Priddy

This pub is absolutely brilliant. The fact that there are people who've reviewed below saying negative stuff about the customer service skills of the landlord, and inhospitable interior just goes show how unique this place is becoming. It has stood firm against the tide of refurbished, gastro-pubs, with staff who have had customer service training. If you want to go somewhere with a sterile faked friendly welcome, and award winning food that will cost and aram and a leg, then there are plenty of choices elsewehere. However if you want real ale, properly looked after, at a reasonable price, then this is a great place to go. The food on offer is basic but hearty, and extremely cheap. Faggots peas and gravy for around �3.50, or a big hunk of cheese, bread pickle etc for I can't remember what but not much!!
The decor is genuine, unchanged for decades, but not shabby or unclean. Its a place with history. And its a centre of a community too. As for the landlord, I found his style fantastic and very refreshing. I asked if I could try a little of the farmhouse cider, as I was a bit unsure. To which his reply was 'you can try a pint if you like!' Brilliant. He runs a good pub, and he's quite dry, but that's all part of the charm. If you want a friendly face and entertaining, go to Butlins. If you want a place with heaps of atmosphere, and great beer, then go here. It really is a fantastic and unique place.

25 Oct 2008 13:15