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White Horse Inn, Highbridge
Mark
Postal town: Highbridge
TA9 4LT
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about White Horse Inn
The layout is much as described by Blackthorn, below, though the decor has been updated. There is a small counter with cakes, and an industrial coffee machine now occupies part of the bar. They have added background music, perhaps at Blackthorn's suggestion, and the garden at the back is neatly manicured. We found the landlord somewhat stand-offish, making us feel a bit unwelcome, though the young bar staff were more pleasant towards us, while the landlord reserved his charm for the elderly diners. Five handpumps on the bar but only one ale on, Landlord, in decent condition. The keg choices were Guinness, three ciders from Thatchers, Moretti, and two from Bristol Beer Factory - Infinity and Independence. I might stop in for one if passing.
On 11th June 2024
- rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about White Horse Inn
A pleasant pub in this rather remote village, it’s a good sized establishment consisting of two rooms as well as a garden and large car park. What might be described as the public bar was on the right of the building, and this had a fairly traditional country pub feel to it despite the large plasma screen and a darts board at one end. Paintwork was a mixture of cream and burgundy and there were a few old black and white photographs of the village on the walls. Seating was conventional tables and chairs as well as a few Chesterfield arm chairs and sofas and there was a wood burning stove in one corner, although the only heat being given out from this on our visit was from a row of tea lights along the top.
The lounge bar/restaurant at the other end of the pub had a similar décor although with the addition of some lime green paintwork in addition to the cream and burgundy. This was an L-shape room with the area in front of the bar being a little open and devoid of much character I thought. Elsewhere is a carpeted floor, one or two beams on the ceiling and a brick chimney breast and fire-place although this too was unused which was a shame as it could perhaps have been a degree or two warmer in there. Somehow it didn’t feel as cosy as I would have liked, although it was difficult to pin down exactly why. Some background music would also have helped, it was really much too quiet in there.
A chalkboard menu offered a good selection of dishes that were perhaps a step or two up from your normal “pub grub”, but still included options such as a burger or fish & chips, with most of the main courses being in the £10 - £12 range. A Steak & Ale Pie was full of flavour, tasty and a generous portion and came with some very chunky, but crispy chips and a small jug of gravy in a miniature milk urn. Crab Croquettes were also a decent and tasty dish, although perhaps not as crabby as I would have liked. These too were a very generous portion.
Beers on tap were Timothy Taylor Landlord, Old Speckled Hen and London Pride, whilst a further two pumps appeared unused. Ciders meanwhile were Thatcher’s Gold and Thatcher’s Dry. All in all this was a solid enough pub and I’d happily call in again if in the area, but it didn’t do quite enough to entice me to make a special journey.
On 30th October 2015
- rating: 7
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