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The Riverside, Radstock

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
High Street
Midsomer Norton
Postal town: Radstock
BA3 2DA
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E TA left this review about The Riverside

An impressive large house fronted not by a river but a large drainage ditch or stream separating its front outside terrace, which is used mainly by smokers, whose fumes drifted in through the windows, from the high street. Inside the front rooms have been knocked together to form a large bar area with a high ceiling, wood panelling, stained glass in the doors and an industrial black-carpeted floor. It could be an impressive space but it’s marred by the use of cheap furnishings and fittings. The bar is at one side, and at the other a raised area which had seating when we visited but is used for live music acts at times. This area also has a small electric fire in a brick fireplace, which again makes it look cheap. There is a small motorcycle hanging from the ceiling by the bar, and a screen and projector. In the middle is a pool table. There is apparently another large area at the back but we didn’t check it out. It wasn’t a friendly place for us, being more like a locals’ club than a pub in how it felt, while the black carpet made it feel gloomy. It is however a good community asset if you happen to live here. There was background music playing at a sensible level, and the banter was mostly quite tolerable. No real ale, just Sharp’s Atlantic on keg, which was not enjoyable. The Wetherspoon’s nearby is a much better bet, especially as this place has restricted opening hours.

On 8th June 2022 - rating: 4
[User has posted 3272 recommendations about 3237 pubs]

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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Oldfield Park, 9.18 miles, 2 hr 57 min walk (show)
Bath Spa, 9.43 miles, 3 hr 2 min walk (show)
Frome, 9.87 miles, 3 hr 10 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Riverside, Midsomer Norton
8th Jun 2022, 07:44
Review submitted by E TA
 
5th May 2017, 20:40
Picture submitted by john mcgraw approved

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Car Park : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Darts : Yes last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Function Room : No last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Hot Food : No last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Jukebox : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Karaoke : Yes last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Micropub : No last updated 13 May 2022 by E TA
  • Pinball : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
  • WiFi : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
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