Huntsman Tavern, Salisbury

Old-fashioned side-street pub, with a partially opened-out interior - leaving three seating areas in total - but the main one includes the bar and the two pool tables. Traditional furniture and decor. However, I was disappointed to find just the seasonal Jennings Red Breast (£3.60) from the pair of handpumps on the counter.

A lively community pub dating from the 19th Century, The Huntsman is a corner pub in the backstreets just off the City centre. The single L-shaped bar is carpeted and has recently been redecorated. The main theme is pub sports: the majority of the main bar area's floorspace is taken up by two pool tables, and there are lots of trophies on display - pool, darts and so on. There are annoying games machines, and there is a coffee machine on the bar which nicely complements the availability of newspapers if you want the pub atmosphere but not a beer. Poker and Sky Sports events are advertised. It' very much a locals' pub, and although there was one ale on - Ringwood Best - it wasn't very well kept. A pleasant enough pub, but mainly for the locals.