The Phoenix, Sunbury on Thames

I popped in to see how the much needed refurb had gone.Wow , what a difference.They are obviously having some teething problems and i hope it was this that made the barmaid so sour. Clean and tidy but unimaginative interior with a pokey exit to the garden. But the garden is a real gem, like the tardis you wouldnt imagine there would be so much space when you look from the street.Its a different world from the boxy new extension and drab interior. This must have been designed by someone else, with good quality landscaping inviting you down to the waters edge.Unusually for a small pub there is also some lawn which adds to the tranquility. Ok boozer , but the garden makes it.

16 Mar 2008 23:31