The Gardeners Arms, Bilton

wonderful setting but oh what a shame....
because you then enter an unwelcoming atmosphere, guy behind the bar miserable, not welcoming in the slightest, the only positive is that the booze is cheap. Cannot believe the signs - children behave or you and parents get kicked out , quotes from Samuel Smith Brewery about drinking time, etc. No climbimg trees, children out by 8, no bad language or else!!! totally off putting and in the dark ages.
If you have seen the the tv programme the league of gentleman with the saying
"this is a local shop for local people" - well that is this pub. Would not go back again unless there is a turn in direction ie: new staff and atmosphere. Oh what a waste of what could be a beautiful pub :(

4 Jul 2010 20:40