The New Inn, Kewstoke

Not a lot in the way of decent pubs in this part of the world! An abortive search for a long gone pub called the Long John Silver which no local under the age of 70 hads heard of led us the The Commodore at the end of Sand Bay - that looked truly grim! Walk along the road behind the hospital and you come acrosss the New Inn which is under new management according to a sign in the window. 7 of us aged 19 to 80 received a warm welcome after a long walk around the headland - we had 2 spaniels with us, water and a welcome was provided for them too. Both Butcombe ales we tried were well kept and tasty, no complaints either from the lager, cider and wine drinkers in our number. No food alas, but the friendly young man behind the bar explained that the kitchen is currently beiung refurbished so fingers crossed. Crisps, nuts and scratchings had to be enough to fortify us for the walk back to our accomosdation.

Well worth trying for the beer, we will be back to try the food next time we are down this way.

2 Apr 2013 18:06