You Said....
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2008
I think this is a great pub. Never in my brief lifetime have I been lucky enough to drink in an establishment where the "managers" seem to be on there own little quest to ban everyone who drinks there before they finish their drink. I'm just so grateful that I could assist in there little private competition. Come on Vanessa, you've nearly barred the whole pub. You can do it.
John-Paul

Posted Saturday, June 7, 2008
Just visited for the first time in about 4 years, stopped going in because were told our children of 4 and 6yrs were not welcome, and wow what a turn around. Families now welcome, special meals for children all fresh food not processed, friendly atmosphere, no swearing or rowdy locals, full of very nice people, the managers young couple David and V didn't get her full name made every effort to make us feel welcome and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely go there again, we cant praise it enough what a difference from when we last visited.  Keep it up guys a fantastic job.
Sarah, Giles and Children

Posted Sunday, June 1, 2008
What is going on are Dave an Vanessa on a mission to destroy our local ? All the regulars now use the bluebell or the oak as most have been banned for little or no reason my mate got barred for drinking water on Thursday . The price went up 20p a pint not long ago ! Twaiths please act now an install a decent manager before we loose what was a very happy busy friendly little pub ! 
A Lonely Bull Local

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I was a regular at this pub for 15 years until Jan 08. The people running the pub now do not care about the customers, and they do not care about this once great pub either. Bring back Ian, Faith, Liam and the old staff - it used to be fantastic back then.
No longer a regular

Posted Monday, May 12, 2008
Fantastic pub - very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend the live bands on Thursday night - particularly Beatles One and Partners in Crime.
Lyn

Posted Monday, April 14, 2008
Saturday April 12th 2008
It was a friends 80th Birthday so having had many wonderful meals here (with these friends before too) we booked a table for five. Our starters were very good but when we started our main course our friend said her fish was cold in the middle. We quietly told the waitress and after a few minutes an obnoxious little man came and told us that the chef had probed the fish and it was hot enough to eat and basically if she didn't want to eat that meal we would have to pay for another one. Nothing was resolved and we walked out without finishing our meals.
A young couple walked out just after we did having been about to order a meal and told us they were not coming back to a place where the customer was treated so badly.
What a terrible night. We will not be returning.
Pat Brown

Posted Friday, July 29, 2005
Last visit I had was very disappointing (all previous times had been fine).  My meal was diabolical and my friend found a live slug in her salad (albeit a small one, but still!) - staff were very apologetic and offered us a discount.  But can definitely say will not be eating there again.  Otherwise, the pub itself has a good atmosphere and is good for a few beers.
Spark82

Posted Monday, May 16, 2005
Fantastic pub. Brilliant beer, and the 'no children' policy makes it a great place for adults to go with out having to tolerate screaming kids. brilliant landlord and landlady. A local regulars pub which welcomes all to its good beers range, and great food, with excellent staff and a great atmosphere. A must try for adults wanting to escape teenagers and children.
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Posted Tuesday, May 10, 2005
One of the few remaining great pubs left, huge selection of lagers and beers superb atmosphere, friendly landlord and landlady, with good food, what more could you want.
P. Ainsworth

Posted Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Obnoxious regulars area problem. Bar staff especially females very lazy and unhelpful. Language a problem too much swearing
Mike Jones

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Hey, this place is excellent! I live down the road and don't normally remember how good the night was, which is a good sign!
Ryan L

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2003
So friendly that the whole of the Saxon's regulars have moved there! well done to the land lord and land lady, great food/beer and always welcoming to all. You know how to treat your regulars !
Karen

Well, we live next door and to be honest the seating is a bit hard on the ass ! but apart from that we love it - the other places around here aren't too good. The food is excellent - we were there on Christmas day !! Perfect, and the staff are great too.
We recommend this place to anybody that wants a good meal and drink. And our comments are not because we are so near..
Nik

Great Place, Great Food, Gorgeous bar staff, fantastic friendly service, have some great bands on, always good for a night out.
Amnesiac

Not bad place for country pub food ok would recommend baguettes.
Definitely worth a try. not for teen 'wallies' though.
London Pride

A poor range of beers and uncomfortable seating ruin a potentially excellent pub/restaurant. The atmosphere is further spoiled by obnoxious regulars who seem determined to drive out other custom. A very unfortunate visit.
Mr. J. Evans

Great food, great in the summer and winter, but better on hot sunny days.
Landlord and landlady very friendly.
Mark Low

The Warsteiner beer is all good!
Stellavision

One of my favourites near where I live.
The staff are friendly and the food in the restaurant is thoughtfully prepared.
Definitely worth a try.
Mark Johnson

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