Dark during the day, but a nice environment after dark. Frequented by locals, people stopping for a beer after work on the way home and people staying at the campsite across the road.
The outside space is a bit grim with a few benches next to a busy road and the large, featureless pub carpark.
The selection of beers is a bit limited, no real session bitter, but Laine and Doombar are acceptable alternatives.
We returned in the evening for dinner and had classic burgers which were very good. Joshua who served us was very good and the young people behind the bar were also friendly. We reserved a table for dinner which was a good move as they obviously manage the work load in the kitchen. We arrived a little early, but were not given our menus until our reservation time which makes a lot of sense. The buyers came with home made coleslaw and nice fries, the burgers were served medium rare which meant they weren't dried out or chewy.
A soft close door mechanism on the front door to the pub would improve things as the constant slamming of the door is wearing.
We will return to eat if we're in the area.
Super local pub with really friendly staff and locals. This was our second visit - we use the Black Horse touring site opposite as an overnight stay before an early tunnel crossing to France. Always glad of the excellent food on offer. In a strange twist of fate, our two visits have coincided with both the death of HM The Queen Elizabeth and the coronation of HM King Charles!
What a gem. I didn't want to leave to good a review as the secret would be out. The decent pint of Guinness, dinner is simple but perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is really friendly and the staff just top it off, really nice people both sides of the bar.
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