The friendly bar at the Blue Boar, Poole in Poole

Nice pub. Shame cellar room is wasted. Lovely wine vault cellar would Spanish type venue and atmosphere not little used comedy and function venue

Lovely spot for a drink. The buildings steeped in history and an unreal cellar bar underneath that you just have to see. Shame about no food but they make up for it with the atmosphere!

Fantastic pub really clean great staff very friendly and very knowledgeable. The real ale is kept in perfect order full credit. If you like real ale then this is the pub very clean and beautiful interior. This should be the no1 pub here really recommend.

We booked the upstairs function room for a retirement party for colleagues and were very impressed. The room was gorgeous with lots of natural light. Booking the room was easy and hassle free. The event was great and the two ladies we had upstairs were fantastic. They were completely on top of everything and nothing was too much trouble. We were spoiled with the food and everyone had a great time.

We made an unplanned visit y'day pm & v glad we did. There was a live music guitarist / singer & he was really good. The sort of music that everyone seems to know. Add to that the usual Fuller's excellent beer choices + some good rums (other spirits also available!) And, of course, the wonderful staff! Really great couple of hours, could happily have lingered longer.....!

Won't be going back in, the experience I had with one of the 'customers' was enough for me, and the manager taking sides made sure we know is a locals pub.

Nice place ruined by a local. Ignorant and aggressive and then backed up by the management, assume because they are regulars and that 1 pint is more important to him than my custom.

Stumbled upon this pub during a crawl around Poole and so glad we did. We spent all friday evening and most of saturday in there, eating both days. Its a lovely pub with a roaring fire and great atmosphere. It has changed hands recently and is really on the up now and well worth a visit. Food was excellent (thanks Hannah), the homemade pies were very special as was the lasagne. None of us (10 in number) had a poor meal on either night. We stayed so long we drank all the London Pride.....and the HSB was struggling a bit as well... We will be back for another Royal Navy reunion next year.

Found this delightful pub after being disappointed by our usual venue. What a find, we booked in for dinner at short notice... (the chef makes outstanding home made pies and lasagne), 7 of us, and had a very warm welcome from Tony and Marie, food was brilliant, ( so much so we booked the next night whilst there ), service was exceptional. Great pub... off the beaten track, but most of the great places are. This is a must visit for a friendly drink and great food.

Been down to Poole a few times and thought we would try a different pub and came across the Blue Boar which had a lovely fire going and made you feel cosy and warm. The Staff were so friendly and welcoming that we went back the second night for more of their great hospitality. I would highly recommend the food made by Hannah, it was so good that we cleared them out of their pies they were that good. We will definitely be going back in there on our next visit.

Family Sunday roast (x7) with dogs. Public parking opposite pub. Very warm welcome from owners. Asked for off menu items and was not a problem. Open fires in traditional pub. Lovely atmosphere and not too busy. Food was very good and owners very attentive throughout. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

Watched a few of the rugby World Cup 2023 at this fab pub but the final was amazing. The bar was full and vibrant the food was absolutely spectacular the service was amazing. This is an awesome place to visit and if you don’t you are missing out !! Visit the Blue Boare you will be so very impressed

Nice traditional pub with open fire. Dog and child friendly. Lovely food and friendly service. Would recommend.

Wow! We were at a wedding reception and loved every minute of our time at The Blue Boar. The welcome was great and they served us all (probably around 50+ guests) with ease and speed. The food was excellent, every course came to the right guest and ran in order down the tables. There was no 'who ordered the beef?!' So impressed! The staff were incredible and polite and fun and ALWAYS had a smile for us. A huge 10/10 from us. You certainly helped to create a wonderful wedding reception for our friends.

Gorgeous meal for 9 of us today. Big portions and all home made. One of the best pub meals I've had in a very long time. Friendly welcoming staff and certainly not over priced. I would absolutely be visiting again.

What a find! An outstanding pub with really decent pub grub. My old mum had fish and chips, which has always been her favourite, and she loved it - not a bad recommendation from an 85-year old! I had the Blue Boar burger which was stacked and cooked to perfection but when I saw my daughter’s home cooked chicken and mushroom pie I suddenly had food envy! The pie was amazing - I had to have a taste!!! Beer is kept really well and they serve a lovely pint of Fuller’s Pride. Amazing selection of wines and not stupidly priced. Overall well worth a five star review

We had a great night here - the owner was so friendly and attentive and gave us an impromptu tour which we loved as we learnt all about the pub and what's on. The chef was great too, making sure that everything was just right for us, we felt really well looked after and enjoyed the food very much. We'll definitely be back!

Outstanding ambiance and vibe, coupled with a family welcome and first class cooking. Cannot recommend this place enough

Amazing pub nestled in the heart of poole amazing fullers real ales and delicious food very welcoming staff and real fire definitely recommend sldo ideal venue for wedding party's ect and music every week

So good this old pub is back up and running Had such a fabulous evening last night yummy pizza fab drinks wonderful fire burning and epic atmosphere thank you

I have the merchant celibate for 22 people but on arrival was told it was flooded so was sat upstairs in the main bar although it was stinky(sewage) we were pretty much the only people in the place the whole night so that was great but unfortunately the staff were not so great drinks were taking a long time the boards were brought out with no crackers only bread after asking numerous times for crackers we had finished our cheeseboard by the time they come, my sister has an allergy and I asked two different members of staff on two different occasions to find out if anything has nuts in and none of them come back to me therefore my sister ended up eating bread and cheddar… at the end they miscalculated the bill on many occasions and we were nearly overcharged £70 luckily enough I wasn’t drunk so I realised and managed to reason with the manager and meet me halfway at £40 still over what we should of paid, but with that many people we just wanted to get out the place! Overall it was a bit expensive We paid £15 per person for 4 cheese and meats boards with a bread basket (see attached photo) £330 seems a bit much for cheese and meat but it was ok! And filled the hole, won’t be rushing back any time soon

What a great find. Excellent service throughout and dog friendly. Had dinner over the Easter weekend. The waitress could not have done enough for us and the food was cooked to perfection - steak. Lovely surroundings and atmosphere. We will certainly be returning and will...

Wow! What can I say. From the moment we were welcomed inside including the dog, our host was attentive to everyone. The food was delicious and incredibly priced at £15 for a large sharing platter. Soft drinks were just £1.50 each. A great place to...

As we visited the Pub for lunch and we loved the service and the food, we chose to book the Blue Boar for an open bar lunch, to celebrate with our friends and family after we got married at the Registrars. James, Gareth and the...

Maybe we got them on an off day . But been twice and had the same person serving so probably not . Shame really

From the moment we arrived we knew this place was special. Well worth stepping away from the main quay area for. The building has been recently refurbished and it's lovely inside. The main bar has leather armchairs/sofas in a cosy atmosphere, and a huge fireplace....

We booked this after a friend's recommendation and were not disappointed. Thursday night offers are steak or mussels and a bottle of wine for £32. We opted for the mussels and were not disappointed! Friendly staff, in particular our waiter Harrison (I think!) who was...

Met by two lovely bar staff Lola and Ella. These two girls ran the bar and food on a busy August Saturday evening. Always smiling and happy to chat . They showed us menus even though we weren’t eating, suggested we look at the new...

Visited on 28/07/21 and there were seven of us and a dog. The man who served us was very welcoming and attentive and helpfully informed us that the kitchen was busy with mains on our neighbouring table and that we would be served next. It's...

Its not always the best to eat on the Quay. Service was brilliant and food was first class. You will not be disappointed .*****

It was the Best Sunday Roast we all had. For a family of 5 all grown up, sometimes all hard to please, we opted for 2 chicken/3 beef and they were all excellent.

Excellent service and excellent food ! Perfect for those who enjoy "browsing " . Good mix of fish,cold meat and cheese in a relaxed environment

A really good place to have lunch and a couple of pints in Poole. Food was delicious and the prices completely reasonable. A hided gem of Poole

What a great find this pub was. Decor great, Ellie the manager was so welcoming and friendly, had time for her customers. Was a shame we had eaten before going here, if ever in Poole again we would definitely visit.

Myself and 3 others came for lunch, and oh my salivation station. 3 of us had the roast and the other had seabass, the food was just incredible, could not have been happier. One of the best roasts I have had in my adult life......

This was the first 'outing' back at a pub/restaurant since the restrictions were lifted and was thoroughly enjoyable! The location is totally covid friendly - with the 1 way system to and from the loos etc and the staff were keen to ensure that we...

Decided to give the Blue Boar a visit after hearing some great things about the new owners. Booked a table and was greeted by a friendly guy who throughout our stay was attentive and friendly. The food is fantastic, we had a couple of burgers and a charcuterie board.Will defiantly be going back when it opens fully.

We met some friends there early eve yesterday for drinks outside. The service was fine at first, we only stayed for 2 drinks. Two of our party (there was 5 of us) stood to leave and the bar man came out to collect glasses and told them to sit down, they were literally just saying goodbye to the rest of us. The way he spoke to them was terrible, he told them to get off the pavement (I am not sure the Boar own the pavement) so they literally stood in the road to say goodbye. I told the guy that his delivery and tone of voice was out of order. He basically told me he didn't care. I get there are covid rules in place but how the hell is somebody meant to leave a place if they cant stand up from the table. He was a disgrace (and that's putting it as nice as I can). This used to be a great place to drink and eat. We won't be going back whilst he works there, so many other lovely people in hospitality out of work too.

The most unwelcome pub in Poole bar manager so rude and nasty don't bother going in there in near future

Was craving a roast stumbled upon the blue boar waiter was very accommodating nothing seemed to much absolute gentleman we ordered 2 adults roast beef and 3 children roast beef didn’t know what it was going to be like but so pleasantly surprised it was Absolutely gorgeous best roast we have had kids loved it so did we great place and beautiful food definitely going back we loved everything about it had to tip the waiter as he was amazing definitely thanks to the chef

Due to the pandemic and having to stay home I ordered a "proper" Sunday lunch by phone on the Wednesday for 2 of us. A rare treat metal knifes and fork, china plates on the Dining Table. Polite efficient ordering and card payment. Spot on requested delivery time. Safely spaced on doorstep.Huge portions. great variety of veg. massive tub of yummy gravy and good helpings of meat. All hot and ready to plate up. We both cleared our plates. and agreed "why do we bother cooking" when these guys can provide such great food all ready to eat at very reasonable prices..

Absolutely gutted! Lock down is shutting it up when we just had our first Sunday lunch there. Thought we would try it as were local and its under new management. Superb! Big portions lovely veg selection were be ordering there take away and looking forward to them re opening

So we have Covid measures ( ok we all know that now, but hopefully soon forgotten in years to come) but the team are taking all the right measures, and have done a great job with the refurb with more to come. Great food great service, what’s not to like. Went on sat eve for a meal and returned on Sunday for a lite lunch, though was jealous of the people having the full Sunday lunch The only shame is that lockdown 2 is about to start, once this releases take a trip ,you won’t be disappointed - you can even grab a coffee and cake if you don’t fancy a drink - much better to support a local business than a faceless commercial coffee chain. Charcuterie board along with the steak was fantastic. Enjoy.

Nicely refurbished great staff brilliant Sunday lunch wel worth it if you've got a big appetite i will definitely be coming back 😋

Saw the Blue Boar was open again and advertised as “newly refurbished”! That’s an understatement!! Gone is the dated look of pine and more pine and in its place is a roomy, comfortable bar and restaurant. Tried the Blue Boar burger...a wonderful mix of wild boar burger and blue cheese with amazing home made chips.If you have t been in yet, you must!

The Blue Boar has been a favourite haunt for me and my partner over the last few years whenever we have visited Poole. We very much enjoyed the down to earth local feel of the place and so it was disappointing when the original owner sold up and the atmosphere and quality of food and service plummeted. So it was with some trepidation that when we saw it had reopened ‘under new management’ that we decided to give it a try. The first thing to say is that it has received a much needed makeover. It now presents as clean and spacious. As opposed to the last incumbent, the welcome from the new team was fantastic. You certainly didn’t feel like you were being tolerated as had been the case pre this change. On our first visit we had the cheese/bacon/ onion chutney on 2 slices of tiger bread and a serving of triple cooked chips. This was delicious, and far more filling than I would have expected. We decided to return for an evening meal the following day. We had fortunately booked a table as the place was full. My partner had the tempura veg and I went for the burger. The tempura veg was ‘nice’ but my partner felt it was a little on the greasy side. My burger was very well cooked and tasty and I would certainly have it again. I have included a picture of the menu, and you will see that they have decided to concentrate on a smaller number of dishes. I can appreciate this, but I would say that we heard a couple of tables comment on a bit of a lack of choice and we felt there was some opportunity to expand the menu slightly without having to offer an almost inexhaustible number of options. I didn’t notice any ‘specials’, and we felt this is an option that might want to be explored as the new team starts to find its feet. However, we are certainly very pleased that the new team is in place. The service was friendly and very professional !We would certainly recommend giving this venue a try. It’s only a couple of minutes walk from the quay and we’ll worth the trip.

Absolute fantastic food, service friendly and welcoming. Only regret I don’t live close enough to visit it more often - highly recommend.

What a lovely venue! We stumbled on the Blue Boar by accident but so glad we did. Excellent service and very friendly and efficient staff.. will definitely be returning!

Band was good but buffet food was unbelievably awful. Sandwiches were the only things edible. Everything else hadn't been cooked and came from the depths of Iceland's freezer, horrific! Can't believe I'm going to say there wasn't enough to feed the people there and several guests had luckily cancelled! Food finished and not replenished. Glad I went for a kebab!

We had a three course meal and all the food was amazing I would definitely recommend and I can't wait to come back again

The sign outside says new owners so a bit unsure as we went there years ago and had a great meal. Shouldn't have had any concerns, a reall lovely large portion of fresh fish and chips, with garden peas and tartare sauce. It's located just off from Poole harbour, it's a relaxing place with log fires making it very cosy. Definately will return if we're in the area in future.

Reasonably priced, proper pub food, in a traditional setting. Excellent fresh pizza! Decent beer. Great atmosphere. Live music at the weekends. Quiz night in the week. Venue hire. Can take the dog and baby!

We went to this pub for a meal and it was amazing! Lovely food would highly recommend this pub for food. We had the chicken and mushroom pie great taste have some!! Staff friendly as well

I booked both the Blue Boar's function rooms for my wedding and Luke, Jazz and all the staff at the Blue Boar really did look after us. I know that they really did bend over backwards to help make our day special and we do really appreciate it. I don't think I'd have gotten an experience as amazing from any other venue.I really cannot recommend them any more highly.The staff are all very friendly and very helpful, they put up well with my drunk guests and the food was absolutely amazing.If anyone is looking for a function room for any event then the Blue Boar is a real hidden gem.Also worth noting that any pre August 2019 reviews are for the previous tenants.

Paid for a pint look what I got and not cheap they take the piss and we must make a stand. Don't let them get away with it

We were staying in Poole and looking for somewhere to eat that was reasonably priced, but nothing too fancy. This pub fitted the bill nicely. Delicious fish and chips for a very reasonable £12 for two meals (£8 normally). The bar lady / waitress Carol was really pleasant, friendly and helpful, and extremely obliging to fit us in (6 of us) without pre-booking. We really enjoyed chatting to her. The food was delicious with good portion sizes.

The food is very good the selection is excellent.eat here regular,the staff are very friendly and go out of their way to help you,they also cater for ceolics.

Went for a party at this venue, situated in the cellar basement it was perfect, enough room to dance, serve food and get a drink from the bar without being knocked. Only one person serving which did lead to having to wait a while to get served but the guy worked really hard. Would definitely use this venue for any event we might be arranging.

I've walked past this place 100 times, and it never appealed to draw me in...abit rough I'd say from those I've seen around the area.

We popped into the Blue Boar without booking and were met with friendly staff who were able to seat us for our Sunday dinner. The menu is simple but has something for everyone. The courses are very reasonably priced. The staff are all chatty, down to earth and make you feel super welcome in what appears a family run pub. There was no negative feelings as with some pubs if you aren’t a local.

We held a reunion at the Blue Boar. It is a pub which is full of military memorabilia. We had a curry buffet which was very bland and unexciting. However worth a visit just to look at all the military history on the walls.

My husband and I have just moved to the area and popped in for a drink and quick meal. We were really pleasantly surprised. Friendly and hospitable. Great food. I’m a vegetarian and the veg burger was Fab. Well done to all at the Blue Boar. We will be back often

Well done mix of old world pub and new world music downstairs.

Went last Friday night lovely pub lovely fireplace, and nicely decorated tables. We had booked we fish and chips two for twelve pounds. Good price expected better quality fish, as near quay. Meal was fish chips peas tartar sauce lemon, would have been nice if there were mushy peas. One disappoint was not offered any mayo or ketchup, should of asked.Friendly staff would go again but try different menu choice. Or just go fo r a drink.

We just popped in for a quick lunch and chose the fish & chips for two for twelve pounds , great value for money and excellent food very friendly service and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back on our next to Poole.

Came here last night to listen to their open mic night and was very impressed, there is a couple of large open fires and the decorations are very quaint, all in all we enjoyed ourselfs and would highly recommend. Also they allow dogs.

We attended the engagement party of a close friend here on Saturday night. It was a great venue with a big room upstairs to accommodate everyone.

This pub has a gorgeous fireplace and allows your K9 family members to join you inside for drinks. Lovely little place with a good feel to it.

We always visit the Blue Boar when in Poole. Always busy, always lively even on a cold wet January Sunday evening whilst most other pubs were deserted.

I wanted a venue where I could fit my large family for a Christmas meal - including four very lively grandchildren and where we wouldn't bother other diners. The owners offered me the large room above the bar which I could have for free if I booked the set Christmas Meal.

popped in for Sunday lunch with family and once again we were not disappointed, plenty of veg and roast potatoes with extra gravy

Now this is the pub to visit. Friendly staff, roaring log fires. Great atmosphere! As for the food the meals arw excellent but very very large!!! Best pub in Poole

On Saturday I had my 50th birthday party in the upstairs function room. All the staff at the blue boar were really helpful from start to finish. They provided the buffet, there was lots of it and just what was needed with all the dancing and drinking. The resident DJ Will is fantastic. A great night had by all

Always given a good welcome here. I enjoy the beer selection. Good food menu, though is heavily priced for pub...

Visited this lovely pub with friends- everyone was really friendly and helpful. The pub had two beautiful massive fireplaces lit...

Came here for a wedding reception. The first thing I noticed is that is was pretty small inside. The prices for drinks were a bit steep. But apart from that it was your average pub.

Can't rate the food as we didn't get that far. My husband, our puppy and I arrived, was left waiting at the bar for 10 minutes. Even tho the older man behind the bar had walk past us twice while behind the bar, no welcome, no would you like a drink, not even " I'll be with you in a minute"

We decided to give the Blue Boar a go whilst we were visiting Poole. We'd been wandering around looking for Poole Pottery and were quite tired and fed up by this point. We were greeted by a very pleasant barman who was very helpful and we ended up having lunch there.

This is my second visit to the Blue Boar for food and I can simply say it's excellent. First time we had the fish n chips deal, really good! This time I had oven baked brochetta the only criticism is could do with more topping and maybe an onion salad on the side but still very tasty. Muscles were great too. Main courses were also excellent, battered scallops amazing just needed a few more. Pie of the day beautiful and so was the smoked haddock. All hot, came quickly and served by friendly staff. Look forward to returning to enjoy some great food. Keep up the good work!

We went there tonight to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had been recommended the Blue Boar by friends, so we thought we'd give it a try. Our only regret is that we didn't go there sooner. The food is amazing, and the staff are very friendly and chatty, we felt at home. We will definitely be going there again in the near future. Go there now! You won't regret it!

Went here for a wedding do, very interesting pub, full of absolutely brilliant military memorabilia and seafaring pics. Beers ok as well.The wedding disco was in the basement which reminded me of the original cavern club in Liverpool. No I'm not that old. The brickwork and ceiling were amazing. Well worth a visit.

Friendly welcoming staff serving great beers and well cooked food, good value menu. Looking forward to returning in the near future.

If you are considering doing a pub crawl around Poole then do not miss a visit to here.This ex-military Fuller's pub is tucked away behind the quayside but is not hard to get to. If you take Hill Street (off Poole High Street), past the multi - storey car park then the Blue Boar will be straight in front of you.The pub is clean and quite bizarre due to its large collection of military memorabilia on display (including a Bren rifle hanging from the celling!!!). Although we did not eat in the restaurant here, the pub is great for ale - London Pride tasted nice and refreshing on tap. The staff and locals, including Gypsy (the pub's dog) are friendly too!

Not been here in a while, so popped in while meeting an old friend who likes Fullers beers. Lovely pub. Warm welcome and good beer. We ate outside as friend was keeping an eye on his bike. Landlord was happy to serve food outside and food of good quality and taste. I struggle to carry 2 pints at once, so took one outside. Went to go back for the 2nd and the landlandy had brought it out for me. Thankyou. These thoughtful touches do not go unnoticed. A nice friendly, local establishment with good food and beer.

Booked this pub for a staff summer social and held this in the function room which is upstairs and comes with its own bar.The room is a good size but still cosy with a nice atmosphere. Plenty of tables and chairs available.We also ordered buffet food which was great and plenty of it, quiche, spring rolls, sausage rolls, bread rolls with a variety of various fillings, pizza and chicken legs. Very good value and would definitely recommend.

We have been working in Poole for a few weeks and have been in this pub after work for a drink and our evening meal and every night the food / beer and local company has been outstandingIt's a pub how pubs used to be - great beers and a friendly governor and locals who made us welcomeThe food is all fresh and home cooked - the fish pie and the homemade pies are greatSee you all in the Boar soon

We were welcomed from the moment we stepped inside, we order drinks and then sat for the next few hours reading papers and generally relaxing. the papers were provided by the pub and the atmosphere was so welcoming it was hard to leave. We didn't try any of the food this time but will definitely be going back what we saw coming our of the kitchen looked amazing and very reasonably prices.

Had 2 great meals here last week whilst on a visit to Poole. Found this pub on TripAdvisor and was not disappointed.Friendly locals and staff, highly recommend the lamb shank and the duck.

A great pub in a lovely area of Poole. Eaay to park nearby. Was able to change rice for salad on a meal. Friendly staff, it was a chilly day and the fires were lit making it very welcoming.

A wonderful warm welcome from the lady at the bar, nothing was too much trouble.Fires roaring food very nice, easy close car parking- hats aplenty, would definitely go again.

Not much to say except not a lot of space down there. The drinks are priced well and the atmosphere is unique.

A good old traditional pub that is family friendly and serves excellent food and quality ales. Very friendly service and a pub full of character and memorabilia. Looks like the Sausage and Cider festival over Easter could be worth a try!

I have been a fairly frequent visitor to this pub and had nothing but praise for the food and atmosphere and have recommended this place to loads of people however on my last visit with family visiting I was really very disappointed. We ordered our meals and was not impressed with the amount or quality of food given to us. Some of our party had two small very thin slices of roast pork for there roast dinner with roast potatoes that were not at all crispy, the other vegetables were nice however really not enough one floret of cauliflower and broccoli each and two chunky bits of carrot per person is really scrimping. The yorkie was almost flat and burnt around the edges. We got overcharged as well. With so many places offering food I would advise anyone to maybe eat elsewhere and unfortunately we wont be returning.

If you want value for money then this is the place the food is great and plenty of it with some pub grub and some up market a good mix.

This is an unusual pub with all sorts of military items...including articles, pics on the wall etc. Open fire in the winter, cellar restaurant serving great food. Good for meeting up for a drink with friends or going for a quiet meal.

Lovely staff and fun evening at the Blue Boar Murder Mystery night. I had chosen a starter of classic prawn cocktai, which was very nice and not difficult to serve. It looked attractive on the plate and was a good sized portion. My main was described on the menu as Prime Grilled Chicken Breast with a spicy tomato and cream sauce accompanied by gourmet chunky chips. Unfortunately this was, disappointingly, probably the worst main course I've had all year (I eat out 2-3 times per week). The prime chicken breast appeared to be a slice of chicken breast that I suspect had been previously frozen. It was smothered in a processed sauce which resembled tomato soup and this sauce absolutely swamped the plate. The "gourmet chunky chips" were obviously frozen mccain/supermarket chips and there was nothing gourmet or chunky about them. There were no vegetables and the plate could have really benefitted from some green! Credit where credit is due though, my friends had ordered the lamb shank and the sweet potato & chickpea curry, and both were deemed as excellent, so not all the food was disappointing.Wtih regard to dessert, this was perfectly acceptable and we all enjoyed our puds. However the Brownie dessert, which most of us had selected, was billed as coming with raspberry compote and this was missing.A nice pub with a good atmosphere and welcoming staff. I just wouldn't eat here again.

This is a proper pub , unfortunately not many about these days . Haven't tried the food but the menu looks good. Very interesting collection of military objects are all around the walls and ceilings well worth a visit .

Brilliant pub that serves the best beer in the world ESB. The food was really good too and they were very friendly.

Great pub and have visited on many occasions. Unfortunately a new change the TV's showing rugby are on MUTE or turned down very low (in-audible) until the actual players enter the pitch. The build up to the game is completely lost. Atmosphere totally gone, shall not be returning, with a few others I'm sure. So sad.

Visited this pub to watch the England v France rugby match as we were in the area. The pub was packed as we expected, but it is not really condusive to watching sport as the bar takes up most of the room in the pub. There were several screens showing the rugby but none we could see properly. The regulars in there are not friendly at all and we were made to feel very unwelcome. We shan't be returning.