The Portman Arms, East Chinnock

Hadn't been in this pub in a while. It used to be good, but has gone downhill under the new management. Now seems to cater to a much rowdier, unpleasant crowd - we made the mistake of going when they had live music. The beer was unexceptional, the barmaid was slow to serve, and surroundings looked lacklustre and a bit grubby. Can only assume that the glowing reviews below were written by family or friends, or maybe they were from when the previous owners were still about. If you're in the area give this one a miss and continue on to West Coker. There's a nicer pub there.

We'll give the Portman Arms a rating of 2 just because we're not totally heartless.

3 Aug 2013 13:34