The Vine, Great Bardfield

This ex Ridleys (now Greene King) house was once easily the busiest pub in Bardfield but the roles are now reversed with the Bell proving far more popular. The front bar, now back to being the saloon after a period when it changed to being the public bar, does not seem to attract much custom at all. The rear room, back to its proper role of public bar, fares a little better. Much space is given over to the pool table, but there is still ample seating. There are some interesting old photos on the wall, apparently retrieved from the cellar. GK IPA was acceptable and Old Speckled Hen perfectly fine on my visits. It's hard to see what the Vine is doing wrong, but being so quiet it does lack a bit of atmosphere. Perhaps a basic good value menu served into the evenings and some interesting guest real ales would help.

10 Nov 2010 20:56

The Hunt Lane Tavern, Chadderton

Not sure why previous ratings are so low. Recently went in early doors Friday evening and the place was very busy. Lees Bitter was fine, slightly above average. Seems to serve the local area well.

2 May 2010 08:43

The Talisman, Wythenshawe

Now demolished

23 Dec 2009 05:47