The Benett Arms, Salisbury

A town local in a Victorian building, the upper floors now used as bedsits, the pub business currently operated by Keystone Brewery. Parking is problematic, and there isn't much by way of garden. The bar is Spartan, wooden floors complemented by a few tables, plus a games room. The locals are vaguely friendly, once you get past the parking argument. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the pub happily greets dogs and their owners. Food at lunchtime is mainly filled rolls and fresh savouries from Reeves the Baker, while they do good value roast lunches on Sundays. Four ales and a cider on draft – the ales were Keystone's Gordon Bennett and Bedrock, Yeovil's Ruby and Ramsbury Gold, the cider was from Orchard Pig. A well-deserved GBG entry, worth a visit for its beer if in town, and just a short walk up from the station.

Official site of The Bennett Arms - www.benetttisbury.co.uk

Imposing three-storey building (with a two-storey side extension) that immediately catches the eye as you start to climb the High Street. Attractively refurbished bar / lounge at the front, with a more basic side room featuring a pool table. Also has some patio seating on wooden benches. The Bennett is the Keystone Brewery's first pub and thus effectively acts its tap, with three of its beers available - Bedrock, Gordon Bennett and the seasonal Pale Christmas (£3.50) - plus Ramsbury Deer Hunter as a guest. Busy mid-afternoon on a Saturday when I visited, with a jovial atmosphere, so well worth seeking out.

Official site of The Bennett Arms - www.benetttisbury.co.uk