The Old Manor, Potters Bar

Called in for a drink and a meal a couple of evenings ago. Have to say some of the comments puzzle me. there was a very mixed crowd in the pub. A good selection of beers and the food, whilst a little above average pub-grub prices - was very nice. Service was very good too. If this was my local I'd be very happy.

24 Jan 2013 20:16

The Good Companions, Woodley

Visited the Goodies for the first time in about 10 years on a recent lunchtime. Very pleasantly surprised to find the Barras refurb and restyling has worked very well. Only two guest ales - London Pride and Hobgoblin. The pride was excellent. Impressed by the food menu - very good value pub-grub at 2 for �8 and mate and I enjoyed it, but would have some doubts as to service when it is really busy. Altogether a much more pleasant place than in former years... I can recall garden bench being thrown through the big bay window in around 1978 or so. First used this pub in 1967 and can genuinely say that it has greatly improved. Well done Barrass company and pub staff. Will visit again soon (and take the mrs.)

26 May 2012 22:03

The Red Lion, Alnmouth

Lucky enough to visit this lovely pub twice recently whilst on a short holiday in the area. Excellent atmosphere & very good service. Black Sheep plus 3 local ales - Farne, Lizzie's tipple and another one, I think from Home Farm brewery but may be wrong. Barman just offered a sample glass of each without us asking: how often do you find that? Some good whisky on the shelf too. The food looked good too and at reasonable prices. Would love to have this pub as a local! I rate it a 10! Sadly we had to miss the beer festival at the weekend.

11 Oct 2011 21:36