The Buckinghamshire Arms, Blickling

Popped in for lunch after a visit to nearby Blickling Hall. Recently re-opened after refurbishment, it was barely warmer than the cold, wet April day outside. The woodburning stove had not been lit. The service was slow and confusing - a waitress took drinks orders but didn't know another would take the food order. The ploughmans were a triumph of presentation over content. Served on a wooden board, unusually for this traditional pub fare it did not include bread. The Gents was poorly sign posted and involved a trip into the pouring rain, quaint but not pleasant. Surprisingly expensive, �3.60 for a pint of Adnams is probably a Norfolk record.

25 Apr 2012 15:42

The Cherry Tree, Wicklewood

A lovely friendly pub where landlady Julie serves excellent beers from Buffy's micro brewery. Went there last night for the fortnightly jam night - a great fun night which attacts musicians and audience from far and wide. The jam starts about 8pm and goes on til 11pm-ish.

7 Dec 2011 17:57

Stag and Hounds, Virginia Water

A planning application has been submitted to Runnymede Borough Council RU.10/0957 for change of use from a public house to a private residential home. Objections should be addressed to the planning officer at RBC Georgina Pacey to reach her by 9 Nov 2010 at the latest - [email protected] - quote ref RU.10/0957

4 Nov 2010 15:10