The Coach and Horses Inn, Fenny Bentley

Took my 16 of my extended family for lunch after a local walk in Dovedale Wood. Pub was very busy but we had reserved and they had a really nice area laid out for us. Service was really friendly (although they were a bit slow to take our order) and the atmosphere in the pub was great. They had two beers on, marstons pedigree and a local ale, both were in excellent condition. Food was very good, really impressed. I had smoked haddock on a leek and potato mash which was perfectly cooked with a delicious, creamy sauce. Top food. Only drawback to this pub is it's location on a main road with nowhere that inviting to sit outside. I would say perfect for the winter months though, really nice inside with low hanging beams and open fires.

31 Jul 2012 12:09

The Bell And Compass, Charing Cross

Apparently not gonna be re-opened until late April/May time.

22 Feb 2005 12:19

The Camel & Artichoke, Waterloo

It doesn't really do anything that badly, there's just not much of an atmosphere. It has a bit of a plastic feel to it. Lots of screens though, and certainly not a dive. If you're at a loose end for somewhere to watch the footy this'll do a job but I'd be gutted if I ended up there on a Friday or Saturday night.

10 Jan 2005 18:41