Bell Inn, Winchester

Oh dear - it was so good too. Bad barman. Bad language. Bad food. BAD, BAD Beer. No apology. perhaps it was a one off but I'll think twyce before returning to this pub.

23 Apr 2010 14:52

The Fulflood Arms, Winchester

From being one of the worst this is now one of the very best in the city and ranks in my top ten favourite in the country. Good beer (and the young barman doesn't look at you in an odd way when you order a pint; as so many still to towards the younger lady beer-drinker), well kept from Greene King and from more local breweries. Good also to see Old Rosie Cider - although I'd only have one pint of that a night!

This should be on the Southern England Pub Crawl!

15 Jan 2010 16:44

Bridge, Shawford

We have to admit that the Bridge is a good Gastro-pub. It is not the Bridge of a decade ago but it does offer some good food at a fair price. Having said that the size of the meals can be a bit variable. Beer is quite well kept but it is often difficult to get served. It is rare for someone to be behind the bar and if there is there is usually a long queue of pretentious customers pretending that they live in the country!

I like to stop off for a quick half after I get off the train but the total lack staff and service to those not eating does put me off.

Worth visiting though.

15 Jan 2010 14:00