The Noahs Ark Inn, Lurgashall

I have been going to this pub for nearly 30 years. Without doubt, the current management team is the best it has ever had, a view shared by many of my friends who live in the area and are deeply envious of having such a good pub withn walking distance of my home. The staff are cheerful, efficient, attentive and a well-run team, capable of runnign the place even when the landlord and his good lady take a well-earned day off

The beer is well kept, and the chepaest of any pub in the area - Green King IPA is �2.80 per pint. A good range of three cask ales is always on parade - two regulars and a guest ale, so one is often spoilt for choice. Apparently there is a good range of lagers, cider and stout, but I seldom go up that end of the bar.......

The food is not the cheapest, but the produce used is of the highest quality, and price reflects that fact. If you are content with pre-packaged food bunged in a micro-wave, then the Noah's Ark is not for you. The menu is changed regularly, and everything is freshly cooked and imaginatively served

Where to park is a constant issue for the pub, as it is for the village as a whole. There is plenty of space to park around the green, but I have seen cusotmers resent having to walk the 50 yards or so from their car to the front door. Strange attitude - some car parks can require you to walk much further. When I sit with friends outside watching the cricket on the green, there is not a better place to be

The only reason I have not given it maximum marks is because I am such a miserable so-and-so who never gives full marks to anyone!!

22 Sep 2011 11:09