The Star, Godalming

Recently spent a suitably pleasant, lazy afternoon here, catching up with an old friend. Whilst a perfectly decent pub, I could imagine it would probably appeal more to those in search of a decent pint somewhere down to earth and at ease with itself, like myself, rather than those looking for something particularly flash and swanky. The ale was certainly on form and the food I had was simple, well done and of a decent size.

26 Jan 2011 22:27

The Merry Harriers, Hambledon

I visited here recently and stayed at the campsite for a couple of nights. The Merry Harriers is a first rate pub that deserves it's entry in the Good Beer Guide. All the beers I tried were on form. It also succeeds in carrying off being a 'traditional pub' on the one hand, with being 'up to date' on the other which is something of a rarity these days. Whilst being a 'new face' amoung who I assumed were locals/regulars, I was always made to feel very welcome and at no point felt uncomfortable - always an encouraging sign. If ever back in the area, I'll definitley be popping back in.

26 Jan 2011 22:06

Prince of Wales Ham Hill Country Park, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon

It does get busy when (if?) the weather is good. Whilst I appreciate that that may not be to everyone's taste, it can definitely add up to a good atmosphere. (Whilst yet to experience it, I can imagine it probably gets a 'bit quiet'/bleak during the winter although I am more than happy to be proved wrong on that point though.) When I have eaten here, the food has been dependable without being spectacular. What really makes this pub for me ,though, is the policy of there always being three changing quests on predominately from local/West country breweries (as opposed to having any beers permenantly on). I have been going here reasonably regularly for the last year and haven't had a duff pint yet plus they are always served at full measure(something that does seem to happen a little too often elsewhere in general). I do hope they stick to that arrangement, or at least something very similar. Defintely a reliable and dependable real ale haven.

27 Aug 2009 18:31