Woodies, New Malden

Just moved to the area and quickly made this my local. Bags of character. Best pub for miles around (ive tried them all) Lots of ales on tap.Staff always friendly even when busy, It is a proper local where the staff know everybody's name. Pub grub ok. Love the sports paraphenalia that cover the walls and ceilings. A little bit out of the way but at least it keeps the oiks away, not that they would be tolerated in here. Sky Tv and sports constantly on show. Not surprising given that it lies in middle of sports ground with football pitches.

30 Oct 2010 18:45

The Rockford Inn, Rockford

Stumbled across this old pub. Very quaint in the middle of nowhere. Really in the middle of NO where! If you like isolation you'll love this place. Arrived via the scariest steep country lane coming off the moor. Log fires blazing very welcoming as were the two lovely ladies who run it. Strong smell of wood smoke. Local Ales from Cotleigh and Clearwater breweries poured direct from cask behind bar, very nice to see such well kept beer. We wanted to stay the night but they were full in the accommodation. Stayed for a meal, very hearty portions. Atmosphere was a little quiet as not too many people in bar, but given how remote this place it wasn't surprising. The countryside is very beautiful and the pub is in a wooded valley by a river with waterfalls. Idyllic.

30 Oct 2010 18:35