The Hole in The Wall, Southsea

Our bus trip around watering holes of Hampshire last Saturday didn't originally include the Hole In The Wall. Thank God that Mike & Caroline from Havant Brewery suggested it when one on our itinerary was dropped at short notice. We turned up around 2.30 with 31+ people on board our bus and were made exceedingly welcome. Beers were in cracking condition. My favourite? Oakleaf Stout - sublime!!!

9 Dec 2009 00:49

The Rose and Crown, Huish Episcopi

Visited on Friday lunchtime with my 85 year old father and was very pleased we did. The pub had recently re-opened after a 5 month enforced closure due to flood damage but don't worry, I'm sure it hasn't changed much. Beer choice was Teignworthy Reel Ale, Box Steam Rev Awdry Ale or Palmers 200 - the latter two were excellent. Make sure you read the poem and articles in the front room concerning the current licensees great uncles who were both killed at Ypres in 1914 - very touching! Keep up the good work.

23 May 2009 23:55

The Tuckers Grave Inn, Faulkland

Real time-warp pub with all beers & ciders poured straight from the barrel. Beer choice is Bass (a rarity these days) or Butcombe Bitter both well kept. Long-term licensees Ivan and Glenda were away when I visited last Thursday (at the Devon county show) but Mary's welcome was warm enough. Oh and the bantam's eggs I bought for 75p / half a dozen were fantastic for my breakfast. Will try to make a return visit some day.

23 May 2009 23:48