The Old Ham Tree Inn, Holt

We have been to this pub twice in 2008 since the new owners took over and we sat in the beer garden. On both occasions we were told they were closing early as the bar empty. We could stay and finish our drinks but obviously no toilet facilities or more drinks could be had.

Also we rang to find out about b&b prices and the lady answering the phone sounded rather unsure about current prices so asked the landlord in the background. After a little banter about her not knowing what he charged he begrudgingly came to phone and told me the prices. At around �30 it was a good price but we felt they couldn't have asked more and offered an English breakfast instead of continental. You need to push the boat out to entice custom. The blackboards outside the door saying Customers Wanted - no training needed says it all so we drove past and went to the Tollgate instead. It doesn't entice people in if they know it's dead inside.

24 Nov 2008 17:09