The Deerhound Inn, Forest

Despite my previous comment, I revisited this pub during a short break in Guernsey and found the experience a much happier one. The beer was very good (the best had during our stay), and the service, although hardly attentive, more friendly. It's not really my sort of place (too modern and minimalist) but, on this showing, is a good choice for a last beer before the airport. More reports are needed.

21 May 2012 11:25

The Deerhound Inn, Forest

It looks very good from a distance, but I suggest keeping one's distance.

The clueless, rude and cocky oaf behind the bar vehemently denied that his beer was in any way cloudy, but eventually yielded, under pressure, to visual evidence. Careless service and poor quality beer, which is a shame because Liberation Blonde was the great discovery of an enjoyable sojourn in Guernsey.

The pub is not as smart as it seems to want to appear: tabletops appeared never to have had a single ring mark from a glass erased, and the reception area was grubby and untidy, its carpet nearly worn through.

Liberation Group needs to get a grip on this establishment and acquire some courteous, competent and industrious staff.

28 Aug 2011 20:08

The Houmet Tavern, Vale

I can't get excited about Greene King IPA, so I opted for the pleasure of a bottled beer.

The front bar is decorated in Modern Dull but has tremendous views across Le Grand Havre.

Location is all.

28 Aug 2011 19:45