The New Inn, Salisbury

A fairly traditional local. Staple shaped bar with a room of little distinction off the side. Low and bowed tongue and grooved wood ceiling, assumed to be a 1970s refurb job and overall has a bit of character. Pervading smell of old fags, a burberry style carpet and general lack of natural light didn’t enhance the ambience though. Rear courtyard patio and grassed garden looked decent. Five ales on, probably two too many; Abbott, Belhaven, Stonehenge Great Bustard and two from Twisted Ale. My half of the Twsited Pale was clearly the first out for a fair while but ostensibly fine (NBSS 2). Got a thanks from the locals and barmaid for visiting as I exited, so a point for friendliness that you rarely get in pubs nowadays.