The Bluebell, Liss

Visited here after a bad experience at a neighboring
pub (spread eagle inn). My family of 4 arrived outside this pub with a sign that read "large garden at rear" which with a dog in tow thought would be ideal. Unfortunately once seated outside, a number of wasps began drinking my beer. The barman informed me they had a "bit of a wasp problem" i assumed with health and safety laws it shouldn't be the customers problem. Once inside and dog asleep outside under a table we ordered our food.
I was slightly surprised that although they had a good kids menu they never had any kids drinks. I was told they were sorting this issue out but i wonder how many kids it serves if they are so easily overlooked.
The staff were helpful and polite (unlike another pub in the area) and the food was enjoyed by all. I thought the price of both the food and drink was high but thats because I'm getting old and everywhere is expensive nowadays.

7 Aug 2008 21:13

The Spread Eagle, West Liss

I took my family out to this pub for a meal simply because outwardly it looked kid friendly. Unfortunately things took a turn for the worse as, i assume it was the landlady (she seemed ample in years) confronted us in an unpleasant manner. I was so taken aback by her attitude i have wrote a letter of complaint to both the pub and brewery asking for an apology on behalf of my family.
As you can imagine we did not stay long enough to sample the food or drink although since the incident i have been told of bad experiences by a number of peers and personal friends.

7 Aug 2008 20:43