The Coopers Arms, Highbridge

Not a bad pub. I didn't notice the car park but I did sit in the pleasant beer garden! The only beer was Tribute (£3.80) but it was a good pint. Glad to have popped in.

A large town pub in a run-down area near Highbridge Station. I think it must have improved since the previous reviews though. Although it’s battered, it certainly wasn’t unpleasant. There is a gravel car park at the back which looks like a film set for Duke Nukem, with at least 2 wheel-less scrap cars waiting to be dragged away. I wouldn’t want to park here after dark. There is a relatively pleasant garden at the side, well kept, with neatly cut grass and tidy tables. Inside, the original rooms have been partially knocked through to create a small carpeted saloon on the left and a much larger wood-floored area in the right, which stretches the full length of the extended building. This area includes a games area with the pool table at the front – judging by the position of the lights, it was previously in the middle. There are 2 large seating areas in the centre, both with serveries, though only the front one, which also serves the saloon, was in use. There is a cosier lounge, also carpeted, and a room with a screen and projector for viewing sports matches at the back. The barman was friendly enough happy to chat, and we didn’t feel at all threatened by the other customers. There were 7 handpumps altogether, but only 3 ales and no real cider on. The ales were Tribute, Directors and Bombardier, not in the best condition but still drinkable. I probably wouldn’t be in a hurry to come back, but I’d be happy to stop for a drink if using the Station.