Hairy Dog, Minehead

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A chav magnet as implied below, which complements Cafe Bar 21 opposite. There is a large outside covered terrace at the front which, when we visited, was mainly occupied by large (in stature as well as number) families. There is also a paved garden at the rear which includes a children’s play area. Inside is a sizeable single room with wooden flooring, a pool table and multiple TV screens showing live cricket. The young barman was over-familiar to the point of rudeness, although he could at least operate the dispensing equipment. It wasn’t a restful place to be, partly because of the grotesque family groupings and partly because of the dreadful, depressing pop music, the same awful dirge that the other nearby dives were belting out. This bar, however, at least had two ales on, Glastonbury’s Lady of the Lake, and Tribute, both in good condition. Most of the customers though were enjoying the keg range of Korev, Carlsberg, John Smith’s, Guinness, Amstel, Estrella, San Miguel, four from Thatcher’s and Red Stripe, all over-priced compared to some other nearby pubs. The ale quality is their only saving grace.

On 27^th August 2025 - rating: 5
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