The Butchers Arms — Restaurant in Cotswold District

Hark! A tale I weave of Mickleton's delight, A village gem, where spirits take flight! Nestled it be, 'neath Meon Hill's spooky brow, Where ghosts do cavort, with a right frightful row!

But fear not, dear traveller, for merriment reigns, At the Butcher's Arms, where laughter unchains! A pub it stands, so grand and so old, Its timbered frame, a story untold.

Like a mischievous wink 'tween cottages bright, Each house a masterpiece, a colourful sight! The locals there, with cheeks like the rose, Quaff tankards of ale, as the good feeling flows.

Don't fret if your canine companion you bring, For a four-legged friend's a most welcome thing! Belly rubs aplenty, and pats on the head, While you sup on your ale, in a warm, yeasty bed.

Now the barkeep, a soul with a voice like a bull, Will spin yarns so tall, they'd leave Falstaff quite full! Of battles with dragons, and witches who brew, And perhaps a ghost sighting, or maybe just two!

So raise a glass high, to this haven so grand, The Butcher's Arms, the best in the land! Where history whispers, and spirits take flight, And laughter rings true, both by day...

Beer reasonable but was made to feel awful by a bad-tempered landlord. I asked the lady behind the bar if vaping was ok. She said sure, go ahead. Half an hour later a man approached me and told me that he didn't mean to be rude (said in an aggressive way, which often happens after being told that the speaker doesn't want to be rude) but vaping was banned. I apologised and told him that if I had been told it was not ok I would not have vaped . He grunted dismissively (rudely, as it happens ) and told the lady behind the bar that vaping was banned in the pub. She looked surprised and said "Since when?". I have no issue with vaping outside if i am told that is the policy. There are two possible scenarios here. The first is that staff don't know pub policy, in w which case the man needs to sort it out. The second (and most likely) is that vaping is fine if you are a local (which I am, but not a regular at this pub) but not if your face doesn't fit. I have zero problem with respecting policy. I have an issue with asking about policy, being told one thing and then aggressively told...

We went to the Cotswolds; we usually go to Cornwall but couldn't be arsed to drive all that way this year. Stayed at the Three Ways. Wanted supper but the menus at the other places looked a bit up themselves. My wife is a steak and ale pie enthusiast so we thought we'd give it a go. Beer outside first. Sun was out and it was lovely. Hereford pale ale is a revelation. English ale as it should be. My wife had the pie and I had a pulled pork burgery affair. Neither of us could finish it. I had a good go, but felt queer after. My wife was beaten and felt really bad because the food was excellent. We just got sandwiches from the Londis for the rest of our stay cos we had no...