The Gate Inn, Bryants Bottom

Not shut. Just shut when the person below visited (closed between 3.00 and 5.30 Monday to Thursday). It's a shame when ill-informed people make life harder for small out of the way country pubs by implying that they are closed down in these already difficult times.

I won't comment on the rating as I work there (so know it's open). But as for the previous comments it's unlikely you'll see Chesney Hawkes there, though his family are local and I know his cousin. Also used to be frequented by Noel Edmonds and Fluff Freeman. (Bryants Bottom, Crinkly Bottom... have to ask him yourself but seems to add up to me).

Great in summer time for large garden, new children's play area, and large aviaries. Cozy in winter for real open fires.

Real ales are Abbot, IPA (Greene King), and Speckled Hen. Also have IPA smooth, Ruddles, Fosters, Carling, Stella, Blackthorne, Strongbow, Guinness (extra cold). Prices from �2.60 - �3.05. (Oct '09)

Food is traditional pub food, pretty wide selection, reasonably priced and generous portions. So if you like desserts just have a starter and dessert. Most main mails around �8 (Oct '09)

Function room is available around �10.50/head for a buffet and just under �20/head for 3-course sit-down meal. Can manage about 50 people for a buffet and 40 for a sit-down meal. Disco or solo-performer are licenced but not a full band.

25 Oct 2009 22:55