The Milburys, Alresford

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Milburys

Maybe Ian (below) was unlucky on his visit to this rural pub. For me, this pub was an unexpected and nice surprise. Inside feels like a bit of a warren. The main bar has bare boards and exposed brick walls. The bar and beams are made out of the same wood with plenty of horse brasses and a nice carved section above the bar. There is a large brick fireplace to the left, where there are also signs to the Wheelhouse and the Well Room. Each table had flowers on it.

The Well Room contains a 300m deep well, with steps leading to a snug. A further side room was showing Wimbledon tennis on a TV. A large dining room was sub-divided and contained a piano. There is a massive garden to the rear of the pub and a large car park to the right-hand side.

Dogs are allowed in. The large pub dog was crashed out in the bar, being sprayed sporadically with cold water by the landlady on a very hot Sunday afternoon.

Flower Pots Perridge Pale is the regular cask ale. Guests were Alfred's Saxon Bronze & Hop Back Summer Lightning. Harbour Arctic Sky was available on keg. The cider was Thatcher's Gold. Despite the heat, I had no issue at all with my Perridge Pale. It was a nice drink.

Last in the Good Beer Guide in 2006. Maybe CAMRA need to pay a return visit?

On 3^rd August 2026 - rating: 7
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