Alexandra Hotel, Aldershot

A malodorous fleapit in the old town centre, a Victorian building with some architectural merit but little else to recommend it. The single large U-shaped bar has an easy-wipe laminate floor to make it easier to clear up after the customers. There are a pool table and gaming machines to occupy the punters, while the jukebox makes some truly awful noises. The furniture and décor are battered and unappealing, while the majority of the clientele are loud, belligerent and unwelcoming. No real ale, no desire to return.