The Home Sweet Home Inn, Roke

We travelled from Spain upon a recommendation, and we weren't disappointed. I suspect that some of the negative blogs on here come from one or two locals who took a dislike to the landlord. As hoteliers ourselves there has never been a truer adage than the one about "pleasing all of the people all of the time" - eventually the smile can become somewhat tight with some customers (you know, the ones who are always right!) With pubs closing by the day it might be better if they were to support their local at all costs. As a previous blogger has said, there are other, but much pricier pubs nearby. We have no complaints about the plentiful food, the well kept beer, the friendly staff - a total English pub experience - well done. We shall be back next time in England.

25 Mar 2009 14:35

The Royal George Inn, Appledore

I have read other reviews of this, one of the best and friendliest pubs in the World, and believe them to be bitter, but not as good as the various bitters served here. Mine host, Barry, is and always has been one of a kind, raises an enormous amount for local charities, and helps cement relations between locals and incomers alike. As in any pub, locals have their own mugs, their favoured places - why not? Mix with them, they're great. Try and get in for Sunday lunch - most tables are booked week on week. Go at Easter, go at Carnival, go at any time - the sign of a good pub is empty glasses not a stopwatch on washing up! Can I fault it? The slipway is too close for my wife's liking - she sometimes takes the wrong road when leaving!

16 Jul 2006 10:59