The Tom Hoskins — Restaurant in Great Britain

Liked it. Well appointed and charactful interior (sometimes back street locals can be scruffy) and welcoming attitude from the lady serving on the day (date of visit Thurs 10 August). Only real ale pub near to the National Space Centre. Could do with a second interesting guest ale hence 4 🌟 review. Had a fine Wye Valley HPA other real ale GK IPA so not of any interest to a discerning real ale drinker. Had a cob / roll which was decent too....

Could have been more welcoming. Landlord looked like he had just climbed out of bed. Scruffy. Doom bar off, disappointment. Landlady busy, made an effort with appearance. No signs of food on offer. One pint and gone! So much more could have been done, a welcoming smile would not have gone amiss, a quiet TV baring sports thanks to landlords sudden presence not appreciated....

A "pub" for me isn't about a few pennies cheaper or the choice of over 30 different beers or bitters. It's about a friendly atmosphere, banter, and a feel of local togetheness. The Tom Hoskins ticked all the important boxes for me and I will be going in again and again after my first time visiting with my uncle Bill (who's a regular) and other family members.

Great pub,...