The Duke of Cumberland, Henley

A champion pub: real ale, real food, real fire, a lovely garden with trout ponds flowing through. The pub is small but is a historic gem. A definite must, and worth the travel, for people who favour the genuine article over modern feigned mock-ups.

28 Mar 2005 00:45

The Gribble Inn, Oving

This pub is definitely Plucking Pheasant ... and incidently that is the name of my favourite home brew they serve ... yes it really is home brew, they make it out in the back yard and superb it is! Another real ale drinker's grail not far from the historic cathedral city of Chichester. The Gribble is a pub not to be missed!

28 Mar 2005 00:30

The White Horse Inn, Priors Dean

Try a pint of No Name ale and you will be glad you made the effort in locating this hidden gem of a pub. Originally and formally the pub is still called the White Horse however the only sign to the pub was lost - and never put right - many years ago, hence it is often referred to as the No Name pub today. It is one of my favourite pubs I have ever had the pleasure of quenching my thirst in ... it may be off the beaten track and tricky to find but that what keeps it special.

28 Mar 2005 00:17