The Phoenix Inn, Twyford

Twyford's lucky enough to have a shop, a church, playing fields, a surgery and THE PHOENIX, one of the few remaining traditional village pubs in the area (not to be confused with any of the many anonymous, soulless chain pubs to be found around the place).
Paul and his staff make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The pub's got everything you want - good beer, good food and a great atmosphere. Can I recommend Monday Curry Night for starters? I defy anyone to find a better one, or better value for money. Granted, if you miss the joys of hoards of kids blocking the passage of your pint from bar to table, then maybe, just maybe the Phoenix isn't for you. But you can't have everything, can you?
Can't think how you'd improve the Phoenix.
Well done, Paul and Emma!

12 Feb 2008 17:52

Bridge, Shawford

Is The Bridge a pub selling food or a restaurant selling beer? Well, it's a family oriented, child friendly Chef & Brewer, so you judge. The beer's OK, the food's OK, it's got a big garden and if you look hard you can see the Itchen Navigation. The recent re-furbishment must have cost a bomb though, so don't expect many favours when you come to settle up.

I was very surprised to read (Trethias, 22 Jan) comments about the 'competition for the Bridge up the road'! If we're talking about the Twyford Phoenix, I don't recognise ANY of what he says! It's a friendly, traditional village pub with good beer and great food at good prices.
Just smile, indulge yourself in a little happy banter with the Landlord and you'll get on like a house on fire!

12 Feb 2008 17:09