Compton Swan Hotel, Compton

Now under new management (since January 2014) for umpteenth time since my last comment... Leaning towards food but doesn't seem that busy. 4 handpumps, all sadly with Greene King beer (the previous tenants managed to get the local West Berks beer in). The wine is fine but expensive. I'm afraid I can't really recommend it as it currently stands.

30 Jan 2014 16:17

The Coach, Worlds End

Now re-opened as of yesterday, 17th October 2012. To an untrained eye seems to be very similar to the place as it was before. Currently 3 real ales including the local West Berks Good Old Boy.

18 Oct 2012 17:49

The Bargemans Rest, Newport

We go to the Bargemans Rest quite frequently as it's very convenient if you arrive in Newport by boat. The food is good, not brilliant, but better than average for the Island. The beer varies considerably in quality, but they're happy to let you taste them first so you should find one that's to your liking. Gets very busy if you want to sit outside, and the tables and chairs outside are horrible plastic things which frankly need replacing with more stable and better quality units. Overall, it's a nice pub.

2 Oct 2012 13:35