New Inn in South Gloucestershire

The building has a bleak feel, but that's not the owners' fault. For some reason, it has the style of a Devizes Pub, yet it's in the middle of Chippenham. It's been recently taken over by the owners of a nearby shop (which they also still run, although they're more likely to be found in the drinking venue), and is being improved as fast as the brewery will allow. They've applied to become a free house. It's not massively popular, but then it is quite small, so there's a limit. It's probably best seen as an overflow Pub from the Old Road Tavern nearby. The previous owner was the longest serving landlord in town, before he retired, and the new owners are also local and committed to the venue. The mysterious hidden lounge has been converted into a better-lit games room; they've added a Pub guitar (presumably a piano wouldn't fit); they've got an active Facebook page. A weekly quiz night has been introduced. They have the only example of Bar Billiards (like pool but with mushrooms and holes) I've seen.

Very friendly and nothing too much trouble.We had a delicious steak meal with the trimmings and a great dessert. Must of put on pounds. Diet tomorrow.