The Newport Inn, Braishfield

I used to go to this pub 25 years ago, evey lunch time for the best ploughmans, cheese and ham doorsteps you have every had and a pint or 4 of HSB ( nectar of the gods). I have since lived in New Zealand and Australia for 20 years and visited the Newport last year on vaction and it was EXACTLY the same. The best HSB anywhere, the best ham and cheese anywhere. The most amazing furniture ( bits of old busses, sprnigs pocking out etc) you have ever seen. Don't expect mixers to be chilled, or the till to be plugged in to power! If i could franchise this place in Western Australia I would be a billionaire . . . if you are within 100 miles go out of you way to visit, just hold your nose for a minute or two on entering. Order a pint of HSB or Ordinary if you're driving and a cheese and ham ploughmans - you will not regret it.

21 Dec 2009 13:08