A nice 'community' pub decorated to a good standard with very efficient, friendly and courteous staff. The Manageress could soften her look however (maybe smile occassionaly) and offer (all hands to the pumps) the staff some help during busy periods.
A good range of lagers, beers and wines, but they do tend to be let down slightly on the real Ale management. They frequently forget to prepare the barrels for changeover - and so 1, or sometimes 2 of the 3 real Ales runs out for a few days at a time.
Really good food though, nicely presented and promptly served at competitive prices.
The regular live entertainment (singer) provided on a Friday evening is good - BUT - why do they stick them in a corner where hardly anyone can see them perform? It's an 'L' shape pub, so put him in the middle, not at one end by the doors to the toilet.
The customer base is mainly couples or families from a wide range of ages. The pub also has an adjacent (seperate) sports bar too to keep the footy nuts happy - so can't understand the need for a large screen TV's showing sport in the lounge/dining area too???
There is generally a warm relaxed atmosphere, but sometimes it's slightly soured by letting some of the locals get a bit loud and carried away with their 'ripe' language. The pub does support and promote family dining, so let's not spoil it and keep the language in check.
All in all, not a bad pub, the food and drink are VERY competatively priced and so worth going to if you live locally. read more