Sycamore Inn, Parwich

just returned from a week long stay in Parwich and a few very cosy nights in the Sycamore. Very friendly, welcoming village and locals always ready to chat. Beers all good from the Robinson's. Double Hop, Unicorn and Young Tom all well kept and served expertly. ( tried all 3!) Food is good home cooked style too and great value.Bice outside area of lawn. Try it after a tramp in the hills. Perfect.

17 Sep 2011 19:34

The Golden Lion, Northam

A few weeks ago, I went to the re-opening of this pub. A 'bit of a do' advertised and put on for the big occasion. I'd never been inside before and won't again. Shame is, it should be a good old traditional boozer as it hasn't really been altered that much since god knows when. Real old pub charm. Big central open bar, cosy room and side street location. Trouble is, the bar staff / new owners were totally out of their depth and could not cope with the sudden surge of curious new customers attracted by the advertised free buffet and live entertainment,and so they served the familiar faces first and ignored everybody else.The beer. when you could get some, was awful. Just the usual vile slection of lagers with the added attraction of flat, boxed 'real ale' that was anything but. Can only wish them luck and hope that it improves but will probably go on appealing to the local chav element who wouldn't know a good pub from one like this.You're much better off at the Kinglsey, at least until the imminent departure of the current licensee anyway.

14 Mar 2011 13:39

The White Hart Inn, Bideford

This is real pub.Great and varied ever changing selection of locally brewed excellent quality ales, real open fire when it's required, efficient, genuinely friendly service and an accommodating landlord. Proper atmosphere and real people.

14 Mar 2011 13:18