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Nº 312 in 512 in Aylesbury Vale

Nº 79 of 118 British in Aylesbury Vale

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The real ales just speak for themselves. You might find them as good elsewhere, but you won't better them. ( And if you can better them locally please let me know, I'm always on the lookout for a good pint) Apart from that, lovely 16th Century Freehouse, thatch, old oak beams, real fires and a big welcome.

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John kelly . 2024-12-11

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Absolutely lovely little 16 centery pub run by a lovely couple. Large car park with a great outside seating area with a small amount of covered outside seating. Good selection of local bears and a good selection of Scotch whiskies and other spirits. Food is freshly prepared on site unserved everyday except for Mondays. Otherwise there is a selection of Snowdonia cheeses on offer all day every day. Definitely worth a look if you are in the area!

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Kingsley Summers . 2024-11-10

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Lovely old fashioned local pub. Low key and friendly. Perfect for a cosy autumn supper. No music or screens or machines. Perfect for us.

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Deborah Mendel-Lion . 2024-10-17

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Great village pub with a garden for the summer

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Matt Leese . 2024-10-08

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Me and the wife had a lovely meal, good food and atmosphere lovely old pub.

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Dave Clark . 2024-10-04

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Great for dog walkers and cyclists,

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Mark Bird . 2024-10-03

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Very good meal just sad that we were the only people in the saloon bar. The public bar was busy though

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Angie Hodges . 2024-09-21

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Lovely little half-timbered village pub.

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Giles Williams . 2024-08-25

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Great pub, has an old school rustic charm. Still has two bars which is nice (public and saloon) staff are friendly and attentive. Great outside space out the front and back which is well kept. Decent ever changing real ales. Food is superb, eaten here a few times and it’s always been top notch, portions can be big but very reasonably priced

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Nathan Brittain . 2024-08-21

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10/10 brilliant place food was amazing and service so good well done all a great place and garden was lovely will return !!

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Jacqui Hinshelwood . 2024-08-16

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Lovely little country pub with lovely pub grub. One of my favourites.

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Quaid Herbert . 2024-07-21

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Great pub in a lovely thatched village. Good food and great seating area at the top of the garden. Friendly Robin included.

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Paul Simon . 2024-07-05

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Proper pub, situated by the canal. Good choice of beer. We didn't eat from their menu because of our late arrival but the owner said we could order a takeaway and eat in. Hence the 5 star food rating. They even provided plates and cutlery.

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Colin Ogilvy . 2024-05-06

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Had a lovely dinner with delicious cider infront of the fantastic fire. Extra treat was listening to the Morris Dancers practicing their music. So magical to be in a wonderful pub listening to wonderful music.

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Kathryn Seymour . 2024-04-18

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Service with a smile and a great atmosphere 😊

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yuri vanishev . 2024-04-14

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Very nice people Great talk by author David Sivvers

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Yusuf Hassan Keshavjee . 2024-04-10

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Very friendly and welcoming , food very good

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Christine Newman . 2024-03-22

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A fine and friendly pub in a picturesque setting next to the canal.

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Stuart Hoey . 2024-03-21

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Great food (especially the steak and ale pie) and great local beer.

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Stephen Kitchener (Steve) . 2024-03-16

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Went to the Red Lion today after a walk along the canal with my wife and daughter - really nice little bar - open fire etc. A full range of beers as well . We wanted a light lunch , my wife wanted a decaf coffee - they don't have that in their machine neither anywhere in the kitchen - ok not too much of an issue - ordered lunch , My daughter had a tuna melt , wife ordered ham and cheese melt - no ham apparently - so she changed that to a BLT - I ordered pate and toast. We sat down - there were 3/4 other diners . The barman brought over the cutlery and said , oh sorry it could be a bit of a wait - ok , how long , 20 minutes we were told , so ok . so around 40 minutes later the barman came over and said sorry for the wait our meals were just coming . We noticed that two guys who were there before us were still awaiting their lunch too. Then 10 minutes later a lady wearing an apron came out and said to me sorry no pate!! what would you like ? I suggested she tell me what she could do and I'd choose , settled for a bacon and mushroom melt - A further 15/20 minutes and the meals arrived - they wern't good at all - The bacon on the melt was burnt black and so salty it was not edible for me , the mushrooms were obviously old and had that bitter taste and the cheese melt was a glutinous blob - , In the meantime the barman had come over before the meals arrived with his card payment machine to say as I had changed my meal from Pate to Bacon and cheese melt he wanted to check if there was a balance to pay ( incredible ) however both were the same cost . We ate some but couldn't eat much at all - during this time the barman was ensconced in conversation with 3 regulars who were enjoying a liquid lunch and didn't bother checking on us , my wife and daughter implored me not to complain - which I regret I didn't- The barmen or owners of what could be a great pub don't appear to have any experience of running a pub and cannot have a concept of customer service - Food here is a disaster - the setting for a drink in the summer would be great but I could not recommend food- a great pity . I believe this was pub of the year in 2013 - if only we could go back in time.

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pilot65 . 2024-03-05

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Such a lovely pub. Enjoyed our visit with friends.

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Steve Teasdale . 2024-02-18

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Cosy traditional pub, great atmosphere

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Fiona Newton . 2024-02-16

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Characterful country pub by good canalside walks - one minute from Grand Union, ten minutes from its Aylesbury arm. Good food, good beer, nice garden - what more could you want?

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jon m . 2024-02-11

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We had Sunday lunch recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The service was friendly, the staff all work very hard. Food was good and value for money. The owners even got in Guinness Zero after I left a request on FB!

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Jonny Taylor . 2024-02-06

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Went to the red lion with my family for a roast, the food was ok but quite expensive. The atmosphere is terrible. There were 2 bum boys opposite who would not stop looking at us. Made my wife feel uneasy. The bar man was very arrogant and really rude. It took half an hour to get served, and that was after my wife had to go to another table to ask for a menu. We had 2 adult roasts and 3 kids roasts (2 of which were wrong), and it came to £91. I live in the village and it will be the last time I go there. Do yourself a favour and avoid it.

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jesse wells . 2024-02-05

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Lovely old pub, surprisingly spacious, with gorgeous original features. Good range of ales, including local Tring beers. The kitchen is definitely open again now! The chicken burger was delicious! Very reasonable prices. Friendly staff and locals.

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Shellfire Grayson . 2024-01-28

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Excellent food and a lovely Guinness, with friendly welcoming staff. 10/10 would visit again!

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Toby Taylor . 2023-12-30

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Did'nt buy any food beer good & very dog friendly will deafinately go back.

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Peter Cousins . 2023-12-02

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Didn't have time for a meal. But well worth another visit.

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Paul Harris . 2023-11-19

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Came in for a few pints with a friend and was sad to hear that a guy who is very passionate about his country and how he despises what's going on with the hole thing that's going on this weekend.He was a tad loud but nothing most people after a few drink would depot be like,for the manager to chuck the guy out because of his beliefs. Not one worning just get out basically. Is this how we are treating people who clearly are British ! Avoid at all costs as the manager is obviously a plastine limer and doesn't want English people in his pub. So very sad

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lkrbms 211 . 2023-11-09

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I called in a week too early as the kitchen is currently closed! So I had to make do with the beer which was excellent. A friendly warm and inviting pub this will be fantastic when they can serve food again!

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Ken N . 2023-10-26

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Tbh it's a quiet place and the chap at the bar was friendly but they stopped doing food which isn't obvious online... went elsewhere to eat

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Gin W . 2023-09-30

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Great canal side pub with refreshing pints and great service in a great village location

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tony wheatley . 2023-09-08

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Stopped for a drink after a long walk around the area 👍 nice little country pub with good beer and friendly atmosphere 😄

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Jony burney . 2023-09-01

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Proper friendly village pub. Wish we lived closer!!

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Richard Hall . 2023-07-12

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Have just rung to see if I could book a table for Friday evening and apparently the kitchen is closed for the foreseeable future. However a lovely place to spend the evening.

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Amanda Kelly . 2023-06-04

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Lovely local pub, really nice people very friendly

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Victoria Poulton . 2023-06-01

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Choice of four different real ales. Traditional pub with lots of locals.

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Simon Vessey . 2023-05-12

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Lovely pub, fantastic ales, great atmosphere.

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Sam Wiggins . 2023-03-22

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The lion was not red and the lion was too sick to show up was scammed 0/10 would give zero stars if i could

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Bread your mom . 2023-02-28

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The ownership has reverted from the tenant (who was useless), back to the owner. Things are better. However, there is no cooked food (this may change I hope).

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A R . 2023-02-08

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Good atmosphere and served by a very pleasant young lady who wanted to serve you, and did so with a pleasant smile. This was a Sunday lunchtime.

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kev hazel . 2023-02-02

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Wonderful pint of London Pride.

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Duncan Taylor . 2022-12-10

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Great village boozer. Nice and traditional

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Alex Reeves . 2022-11-03

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Good choice of beer last night, Side Pocket, Spitfire or London Pride plus a very welcoming fire in the grate.

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Lester Bailey . 2022-10-18

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A couple of good cask ales on and in perfect condition. Lovely quiet back garden

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mark simmonds . 2022-10-16

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Grest pub, fantastic staff that made us very welcome. 12 of us had a great evening here. The food was excellent, most of it is home made. The goulash pie is a big recommend along with the soup and home cooked puds. Must not forget the excellent beers. We plan to come back very soon.

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Denise Cornwall . 2022-10-14

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Friendly village pub near the canal. Food was wholesome if not fancy, which made a nice change. Pub was quiet - we left at 10.30, the last there. Staff didn't press us to go which was also refreshing. Recommended for atmosphere. I should imagine they are much busier in the warm months.

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Guy Pritchard . 2022-10-07

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Called in as other pubs in the village were shut. What a find. Very friendly staff, great beer with choice of 3 or 4 ales, simple menu cooked really well. Ham and sausages were excellent quality. Very close to the canal, great for boaters and walkers. Would definitely recommend.

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Salmicwin . 2022-09-29

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Lovely well kept pub, with wonderful staff.

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Chris Campbell . 2022-09-20

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Nice pub in a canalside picture postcard village. Perfick.

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Kev Maslin . 2022-09-13

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Popped in one drink after a walk. Staff pleasant. Nice garden with pretty lighting and a folk band playing which appeared to be a meet up for fellow musicians.

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Diane Chambers . 2022-08-13

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Very nice thatched roofed pub , right near the canal , plenty of seating outside the front now with allocated parking spots also plenty of seating to the rear with a decking built seating area lovely sun trap all day , prices of drinks are the same as everywhere not over priced usual bar snacks plus doing different food specials board looks home cooked and very nice too , lovely friendly people, dog friendly and winter time lovely log fires,

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Amanda Gibbons . 2022-08-07

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A lovely Friendly Place !!! Very accommodating to different my dietary needs!!!! Wonderful Food !!! Will Deffo return !!! Thank U x

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Ann Black . 2022-08-07

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A lovely pub with friendly staff, great food and nice inside and out. Has parking and only half mile from marsworth lochs. We will be back.

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Ashley K . 2022-07-25

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Set in the lovely village of Marsworth, near Tring,and close to the Grand Union Canal.

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Jason Voorhees . 2022-06-17

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Great looking pup with really nice staff.

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DJB Local DJ . 2022-05-31

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Best chicken burger of my life nice food and enviroment classic old peaceful town pub

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Florin Buf . 2022-05-28

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Great people and very good food. I'll visit again soon

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Florin Buftea . 2022-05-27

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A good traditional old English pub in an old semi thatched building with an extensive garden. Good pub fayre with a bit of variety, try the goulash pie.

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Glenn Miller . 2022-05-26

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Lovely old pub, had a really nice light lunch and outside seating was great. Pub sits next to a canal if you fancy a walk. Staff were lovely 😍

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Wayne Hunt . 2022-05-26

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Excellent staff and great food 👍

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Justmyopinion . 2022-05-20

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Lovely traditional pub with kitchen. Beautiful garden. Close to canal and reservoirs.

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Vince Mosdall . 2022-05-20

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My wife Debbie and I paid our first ever visit to the Red Lion today having driven passed it last week by accident. Lovely beer and the best Ham, Egg and chips (a great British pub classic) we have ever had. Will be back.

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John Low . 2022-05-18

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Dropped in last minute and they were very welcoming. Definitely recommend the ploughman's lunch!

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Rachel Prance . 2022-05-16

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Very friendly food very good ,good choice of beers

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Brian Newman . 2022-03-11

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Lovely atmosphere, good food, great beer.

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Rob Spiller . 2022-03-01

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We love this pub nice & friendly good coal fire !!

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avril odonnell . 2022-02-06

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Not a very friendly atmosphere 👻 Never again 🎃

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Nishan Wijekoon . 2022-02-04

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Great old English pub ale was top class Staff fantastic it was a pleasure and really Loved the open fire. Be back soon. Many thanks guys. Stephen & Joanna.xx

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stephen howkins . 2022-01-29

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Great friendly country pub with very helpful and cheerful staff serving good beverages and fantastic food, good value as well.

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John Gentles . 2021-12-19

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Lovely warm fire on a cold wet day. Couple of pints. Chat to a couple of regulars. What’s not to like?

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Alan Smith . 2021-12-07

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Nice meals, nice old worldly pub

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Bob Devereux . 2021-10-15

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Lovely old village pub with a great selection of ales and food

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Geoffrey Barker . 2021-10-01

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A pub that tries to be all things pub and accually succeeds.

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Roderic Bickerton . 2021-09-21

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Nice pub on the canal at Marsworth

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david smith . 2021-09-18

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First time visiting here. Very friendly, helpful, staff. The food was great, good portions & very tasty. We will certainly visit again.

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Keith S . 2021-09-04

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Good food and service, what more could you want!

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Steve Grimshaw . 2021-08-31

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Nice pub dreadful customer service, served 2 inedible sirloin steaks, when i complained i was told nothing could be done as the chef had gone home

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Richard French . 2021-08-25

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Well worth a visit. Friendly staff and great food

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Richard Adams . 2021-08-20

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Good local friendly service but alas no more home made chips - looked like McCain oven fries to me.

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u lat . 2021-08-05

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Friendly staff, lots of outside seating in a lovely quiet back garden setting. Traditional looking country pub and it serves Harvey's Sussex beer. I should not be telling everyone!

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Keith Johnston . 2021-08-03

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Nice thanks for the much appreciated free burgers and hot dogs

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Mark Phelps . 2021-07-26

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Nice location with seating outside bar staff were a bit stroppy after a long hot day but don't let that put you off. Top tip: If you want fresh brewed coffee ☕ you need to go elsewhere!

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Nick Hughes . 2021-07-23

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Really great beers. Fab heated area outside. Friendly staff and patrons.

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Trevor Cullen . 2021-06-28

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Good local beer and food. Marked off 1 star for McDonald's style chips. Staff are great, pub is great, location is also great.

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Strider Fan . 2021-06-24

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Loved it for the great beers, lovely beer garden and friendly staff. Did I mention the great beers???

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Ed Guy . 2021-06-19

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Really good ordering system and easy to find a table. Great way to break up a walk along the canal.

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Chris L . 2021-06-14

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Not open both Google and website give incorrect opening times

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Chris Robinson . 2021-06-08

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Service very slow waited 20 minutes for our drinks and it wasn't even busy

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Susan Cross . 2021-06-05

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When finally got beer 40mins wait was good

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Andy Humphrey . 2021-06-01

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Visited today and sincerely wish I hadn't. First drinks order took 20 mins to arrive so ordered food. A second order was made which eventually arrived We asked where the first order was and over half an hour later ( and several reminders) still not delivered Appalling - no apology - only excuses over their ridiculous ordering system And if you think it was just our table - then you're wrong Avoid like the plague unless you enjoy waiting

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Flackwell1 . 2021-05-31

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Awful service (over 80 minutes and several reminders) and a simple order still not satisfied No apology or similar Avoid (unless you love long waits)

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David Major . 2021-05-31

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Juicy burger and a Covid-friendly pint!

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darcus niven . 2021-05-30

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During these Covid days, they have a great system in place, take a seat in the garden text your order, and it's delivered to your table, just choose a nice day! English weather need to be factored in 😁

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Peter Heritage . 2021-05-05

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Nice pub, just off the canal. Very friendly and helpful, bike and dog friendly. Worth a visit.

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Mahesh Pancholi . 2021-04-30

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Covid safe with great deck chill place in the back garden with lovely view. Well spaced tables, plenty of them; in a charming village setting.,

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Amanda Longhurst . 2021-04-19

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This is a quintessential English country pub. Take a walk along the canal and walk over the bridge to be greeted by the sight of this solid and welcoming brick building. There’s a gazebo outside and several small rooms inside where we had some excellent food and real ale which we ordered through WhatsApp. It’s a bit of a clunky system because you have to get a menu somehow first and they seemed a little overwhelmed on a Friday lunchtime but they were trying their best and we didn’t have to wait too long. All Covid measures are in place and its well worth finding this place and booking a table once we are out of lockdown

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Morgan K . 2020-11-02

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Beer was of good quality and the food was excellent service was good and staff were very friendly well worth a visit

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Anthony Dixon . 2020-10-29

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OK toilets but one of them were blocked by the groom of a wedding which was happening in the pub

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D Cairney . 2020-10-28

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