The Maidenhead Inn, Basingstoke

Has recently aquired a bright young new manager with a great track record, Watch this space. Standards will improve astronomically at The Maidenhead Inn.

28 Feb 2013 17:30

The Orange Tree Inn, Kirkby Lonsdale

Yes, it is a food house but also a good real ale venue. This pub could increase its turnover if only the management could recognise their market. Food outlets tend to attract the older clientelle, and as such should play music that is appropriate to that age group. The night we were in there was no evidence of a licensee / DPS, just a couple of young lads behind the bar playing loud 'rap/ garage', or whatever that 'crud' is called, and the punters were leaving 'at a fair rate of knots'. Had they played some 70's / 80's and 90's they would have stayed and bought some beer. This is what happens when there is little or no supervision.

18 Jun 2012 12:31

The John O'Gaunt, Lancaster

Nice to see the old place getting back on its feet. Just one small 'whinge'. I went in for last orders; bought a pint,sat down only to be surrounded by chairs being put on top of tables. I felt about as welcome as 'a turd at a swimming gala'.Nice beer ,though; just a pity I wasn't able to enjoy it 'at my leisure'.

9 Jan 2011 17:42