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The Pheasant, Aylesbury
Brill
Postal town: Aylesbury
HP18 9TG
Served areas
Reviews of The Pheasant (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Pheasant
Set on the edge of the village opposite a windmill, the Pheasant has been modernised somewhat inside. The single room has slate tiling, giving the place a fairly cold feel, even on a summer's day. Although, there is one corner with a wood burner and carpet that feels a bit more cosy. Mirrors on one wall help to make the pub feel a bit more spacious.
Tables were mostly set out for diners and as we were stood at the bar, we were approached by a waiter who asked if we wanted to eat, but we politely declined. The bar is on the rear wall and offers a constant selection of Vale Brill Gold & Gravitas and Timothy Taylor Landlord. I chose the Gravitas, which was certainly on the hoppy side. A large number of pumpclips are displayed above the bar, but it appears that the ale range does not change these days.
Whilst most people were there for food, there were still a couple of locals at the end of the bar and I believe there were a few more drinkers on the outdoor patio which overlooks the windmill and also affords good views of the surrounding countryside.
On 1st July 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3040 recommendations about 3038 pubs]
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Komakino . left this review about The Pheasant
Less of the pretension of the nearby Pointer, although more of a curate's egg inasmuch as it tries to straddle the fine line between eatery and local. L-shaped internally with the hint of an extension at some point, the bar occupies the high-ceilinged crook of the 'L' and offered Vale Gold, a house beer brewed by Skinner's ("A Very Pleasant Pheasant Ale") plus one other (forgot to note). Due to the layout, there's little separation between drinkers and diners, and a throng of locals around the bar and their language was quite audible to those eating. Shame, as the location on top of the hill offers superb views of the windmill and nearby surrounds.
On 26th June 2016
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1077 recommendations about 1077 pubs]
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 06 May 2021 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 06 May 2021 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Darts : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Komakino .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Micropub : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Pinball : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Pool Table : No last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 May 2021 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 01 July 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- WiFi : Yes last updated 26 June 2016 by Komakino .
