Attended private venue at the weekend. Pub wasnt too busy which was a bonus. We stayed at the back of the pub where the private party took place. Our 10 years old daughter went with us -she is quite anxious in loud places and at one point during the night she went outside with her dad to get a bit of fresh air. Bar staff came outside to collect glasses and asked them if they were from the private party to which they replied yes. My partner explained she wasn't feeling well and they nipped outside for fresh air to which (I think he was called Derek) replied : you either go inside or home! They didn't cause any problems and literally stayed outside for couple of minutes. Derek - just a bit of advice - be more friendly or understanding as you don't know what some people might be going through! And maybe crack a smile - it...
Read moreSince being renovated a few years back this pub has been a regular on our list of places to visit. The interior is bright, clean and comfortable. The bar is typical Holt pub, but it has a good range of their drinks available. Prices are very reasonable, one the cheaper places to drink in the area. The menu is varied and pizzas are made fresh to order. They're pretty decent, and topping choices are not your usual selection. Beer is usually good quality, staff are always extremely friendly and the locals seem content to have a beer and not cause any drama. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden or the back room.
Only negative for me personally is the TVs are usually playing sport, and when the soccer is on it's best to avoid unless you want to stand and...
Read moreLovely pub, polite staff, great decor after refurb, staff cleaning whilst not busy to keep standards up, food looked great. Only downside football was on and was a bit loud and shouty when goal scored, otherwise great and will return. Update 19/9 exactly same as above, pleasure to go in there. Queens funeral been played quietly in the background on tv's to allow respect to be paid. Update 30/12/22 same polite staff and great pub. Update 5/6/23 went to take up offer of pizza and 2 drinks £12.95 all day every day to be told no pizzas on, this is the second time now so please update website and advertising to match. Are J Holt aware! Update 5/8/24: went again to go for the pizza offer to be told no white wine so unable to have the offer beer or ...
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