HALFWAY HOUSE
Box
GL6 9AE |
Reopened as 'a pub for the village' rather than the pseudo restaurant of the past but as you are still questioned - "Are you dining with us today?" on entering, it may be going in the same direction. The initial reaction seems to be very positive and well supported when we drop by. Ale selection definitely not up to the previous standard and could well do with a local brew, especially as it maintains that produce is sought locally.
Butcombe Bitter / Hancock's HB / Sharp's Doom Bar
@ 1st August 2009
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HALFWAY HOUSE
Kineton
GL54 5UG |
A pleasant enough village pub that has undergone a bit of a facelift of late to make it more bright and cheerful, the outside not missing out either with an extension to the original small garden.It caters for all; pool table in the one half, dining at the other, drinking where you find a free table. Usually the standard two Donnington ales available.
Donnington BB / Donnington SBA
@ 7th July 2009
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HARVEST HOME
Greet
GL54 5BH |
A popular, welcoming village venue with seperate bars and dining area. Only two pumps when we called and falling slightly back from its previous form.
Ringwood Bitter / Timothy Taylor Landlord
@ 10th February 2010
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HAWBRIDGE INN
Haw Bridge, Tirley
GL19 4HJ |
An excellent setting by the Severn at Haw Bridge in Tirley but here you get Wadworth fare only. Much better when the seasonal brews are putting in an appearance.
Henry IPA / 6X
@ 19th May 2009
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HIGHWAYMAN
Elkstone
GL53 9PL |
The epitome of an olde English pub, complete with oak beams, nooks and crannies. An Arkell's establishment with its standard range of ales throughout the year. Always plenty of room and an exceptionally good pint.
Kingsdown / Moonlight / 3B
@ 19th January 2010
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HOBNAILS INN
Little Washbourne
GL20 8NQ |
The building, dating from the 1400's and much enhanced by extensions, is regaining its popularity under the current owners, albeit as a pub restaurant / carvery rather than your friendly local. Two pumps that do vary; nice to see local brewers in vogue when we stopped by.
Battledown's Tipster / Goff's Jouster
@ 16th March 2009
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HOLLOW BOTTOM
Guiting Power
GL54 5UX |
One of the few pubs in the Donnington area that doesn't ally itself to the brewery. London Pride is the only long running standard but if you're lucky, good guests such as Butty Bach have been offered. Although a country pub at heart, it's prices would be competitive with any good hotel and if you're fond of horseracing then you'll find good company.
Festival Emerald / Hollow Bottom Best / London Pride
@ 7th July 2009
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HOUSE IN THE TREE
Hayden's Elm
GL51 0TQ |
Has often changed hands over the years but the format stays the same; drinking den in the small bar with the diner looked after in the larger restaurant / bar. No earth shattering ales - normally the tried and trusted names on a couple of pumps.
St.Austell's Tribute / 6X
@ 30th January 2010
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KILKENEY INN
Andoversford
GL54 4LN |
Upmarket brasserie / restaurant with a deserved reputation for good food. If only that enthusiasm could project itself to the real ale then all would be well with the world, but all too often one of the two pumps will have the clip reversed and it's generally the better quality one, hence infrequent visits and disappointing walkouts.
St.Austell's Tribute / Young's Bitter
@ 20th June 2009
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KING'S HEAD
Bishop's Cleeve
GL52 8LR |
A lively, typically local pub with an olde world feel about it, especially with the flagstone floors and the apparent serving of beer on tap. An occassional eye opener but standard brews are the norm.
Adnam's Broadside / Festival Emerald / Flowers IPA / London Pride / Timothy Taylor Landlord
@ 14th January 2010
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KING'S HEAD
France Lynch
GL6 8LT |
One of our favourites, hidden in the small back lanes around Chalford Hill. A cosy, friendly pub in winter with secluded gardens for the summer and the licencees only too willing to allow you to sample the guests if you're not too sure. Not so many featured guests these days but a real gem of a pub in an idyllic part of the world.
Butcombe Bitter / Doom Bar / Otter Bitter
@ 12th August 2009
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KING'S HEAD
Norton
GL2 9LR |
A recent re-opening with a limited budget it would appear, but plenty of enthusiasm to be seen. A good start by retaining the choice of three ales.
Butcombe Bitter / Goff's White Knight / Wickwar's BOB
@ 22nd September 2009
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KING'S HEAD
Withington
GL54 4BD |
Most people are familiar with the Mill, which no longer serves real ale, but strangely have never ventured a little further around the corner to find this friendly and lovely experience. No meals provided here which makes this pub so very special. Normally a staid two Wickwar beers on tap, but due to exceptional circumstances concerning the charming landlady, she could only offer Wickwar and other brewery bottled ales for the time being.
Wickwar's Bottled Ales (see above)
@ 2nd June 2009
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