The Hunt Hotel, Linslade

I've been frequenting and reviewing Pubs for more than 20 years but will not forget this one as long as I live.

I first visited in the summer of 2003. It seemed OK then because it seemed like the focal point in the town for all the characters and n'err do wells in the area though there were obvious problems with the way the owner seemed to be the butt of pretty much every joke at the Bar.

I visited last Saturday and things have definetly changed for the worse. All the interesting people seem to have either been barred or barred themselves.

I've been thrown out of a few places in my time but I don't remember being stared out by anyone before. Well that's precisly what occured.

The owner sits in the corner glowering at everyone till they feel uncomfortable and leave. I have been told that he wants to convert the "Public Bar" into a purely "Hotel Bar" for the guests only which explains a lot of the previous comments about this place.

What I want to know is why doesn't he just brick up all the entrances if he wants the place to himself?

It's never a good idea to frequent an establishment where the staff are discontent. Unhappy bar staff have inventive ways of trashing the reputation of any Pub. This is why I stuck to the bottled beer during my last visit. And I watched them pour it too.

I'm giving this place 1 point purely because everywhere else I visit from now will seem like Arcadia in comparison.

25 Dec 2004 09:32

The Grove Lock, Grove

The Beer and staff are excellent. Never tried the food but I have been told it is good.

One drawback is the interior decor. The whole effect makes the place seem sterile. It's like getting pissed in a Motel.

25 Dec 2004 09:07

The Red Lion, Leighton Buzzard

This is a Pub with nice regulars and better staff. There is a happy atmosphere though some newcomers may take a while to get to know the regulars.

The Beer is excellent. This has to be the best Pub in Leighton town centre.

25 Dec 2004 09:05