The Pheasant, Wells

Recently re-opened under new management, it’s still finding its feet and has a way to go yet before it returns to its former glory – it’s not yet at the standard reported below. The carpark is shabby, the décor unkempt. The small drinkers’ bar feels uncomfortable, while the remaining bar area to the left lacks atmosphere. There was no real ale on when we visited – apparently it had run out some days earlier and they “hadn’t got a new order yet”. We settled for bottled Butcombe though this was ridiculously expensive. Food appears to be mainly pizzas, which wasn’t terribly appealing. The landlord was friendly enough, though we didn’t appear to be his target demographic. Dogs were welcomed, and there was a barrel of water for them, which they probably enjoyed more than we did our warm bottled Butcombe. I don’t think we’ll be rushing back until and unless it regains its earlier charm.