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Posted Friday, July 31, 2008
That was a long time ago it's expensive, dirty and the food is of poor quality. Many of the old ciders have gone and the beer is not kept to a suitable standard
Mick

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Just started using this pub with my sons. Very nice and welcoming, nice pleasant staff which are always polite.
Friendly bunch of customers. Nice place.
Donna

Posted Thursday, April 3, 2008
Went yesterday lunchtime with 5 children, found the staff very friendly, the food delicious and big portions. Even though the three families ordered and paid separately the food came at the same time, which was great. Some of our friends had cycled there and one of the bikes was in need of an allen key, the staff went out of their way to find one for us. Thank you
Jeanette Welch

Posted Monday, March 3, 2008
I've visited twice now to put it to the test and found the food not very impressive the young staff have attitude problems and you're stared at like you have two heads if your not a local. felt most uncomfortable both times. not very welcoming at all
Sarah

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008
You must eat here, the food is unbelievable, great value for money, excellent service, great atmosphere
Kevin & Monika

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007
We were back at the bluebell again Aug and Sept 2007 for our annual holiday from Florida once again we had some great times we love this place we are always made so welcome and its great to see old friends drinks and especially the food are excellent Hi to Keith, Ruth and Alan see you in 2008.
Dave and Lynda Hands

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007
Many thanks to Keith, Ruthie and Alan at The Bluebell for your kindness following the death of my son Danny. What a send off! and couldn't think of a better place for his bench to be. Thank you
Pat Edwards

Posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Very nice place, we have found it welcoming and friendly both times we have been.  my husband remarked favourably upon the beer and i am enjoying working my way through the wine list!  food is always tasty and well presented.
Jane H

Posted Monday, May 15, 2006
Sorry we never got to say goodbye to everyone in JAN 2006 when we were over from Florida but we will be back again in Aug 2006 looking forward to some more great food and a great pub quiz night and wonderful hospitality we love The Bluebell and always take our friends there see you all soon.
Dave and Lynda Hands


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Posted Thursday, July 28, 2005
I've only just started visiting this pub as it is a fair journey from where I live but it is definitely worth it. An appealing range of ales and especially ciders. The food on offer is both filling and good value, which is exactly what you want from such a pub.  A superb alternative if you like proper beer and cider.
Matt

Posted Friday, May 6, 2005
The venue for the first ever He-Man ho down which took place 28/04/05. A meal which consisted of enough meat for at least 4 people was served up to six willing participants.  By the end it was carnage and only two of us (myself included) managed to finish the hefty portion although there are rumours that I was actually the overall winner by half an onion ring!  Suffice to say one week later my stomach is still stretched to four times its normal size and I wake up in the dead of night screaming as I awake from a mixed grill nightmare.  All in all the food offers exceptional value for money but is not for the faint hearted!
One True Winner

Posted Monday, February 7, 2005
Visited the pub last Saturday.  Nothing wrong with the beer, the food is cheap but is a limited choice and very basic.
AC

Posted Monday, January 31, 2005
I used to live, well I grew up there, I am Julie's son, it was a nice place to live, and I know it was the best pub around for a long time.....I'm told it went downhill though after we left.  I am amazed to hear that the climbing frames have gone.
Darren

Posted Friday, November 12, 2004
I agree with the anti-child point. We called in after a quick walk and within a minute of my 7 year old walking in we were told where he could not go. We have just come back from Italy where we were never made to feel unwelcome with our children. We made a quick decision to leave and spend our money somewhere else.
Gareth

Posted Friday, June 11, 2004
 We love this Pub, but we can't use it anymore, as it's really "anti-child"! A shame, 'cos the Beer is so good!
Mark, Majors Green

Posted Saturday, June 5, 2004
 A wonderful English pub we love to visit when we come home from Florida U.S.A. We see a lot of old friends it makes us feel at home again and we always get a warm welcome. Great food and cider!!!!!!!!!
Dave & Lynda Hands

Posted Saturday, November 1, 2003
I do love this place too, but now there is no climbing frame or play stuff for the kids which is a great shame. They can have felt tips etc. in the conservatory but in the summer. I think they'll need more.
Anna

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2003
The ONLY place to go if you're a forty-something or taking the kids! Good mix of people/ages, great atmosphere & surroundings (canal-side/trees/fields), good selection of beers (incl. guest ales) and food. Just chill and enjoy - love it there!!
Tony G

Would love to speak to others that used to go to the cider house when Julie and Dave were there. and after, where are you all now?
Kaz kmziz@hotmail.com

Nice place to go for a relaxing drink with friends or loved one especially in the summer when you can sit by the canal and play on the climbing frame hehehehe even if you are 21 like myself.
Jenny "big kid " Gartland

I have been drinking in here for over 10 years. Great country pub atmosphere, especially in the summer.
Anon

Always good food and good beer. The staff are nice too!
Mike

There can't be a person young or old who wouldn't fit in somewhere at the cider house. whether its the canal-side garden/play area, the "conservatory"(?) the bar or the lounge or outside at the entrance. That's what I like most about it......80% of folk have never met yet it still has a feeling of community. Considering the remoteness of its location, I've never been inside this place and found it empty.
M Etheridge

Basically the best atmosphere for a pint in the region, the food can be interesting and is always inexpensive and filling, and the kids like it there because they are not told to shut-up all the time.
Neil Bromley

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