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The Old Colonial, Weston Super Mare

30 Knightstone Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 2AW

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Traditional Food (Marstons)

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Weston Central, Weston Seafront

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Quinno _ left this review about The Old Colonial

A bland barn with a pool table at the far end. The amount of water stains on the ceiling was the main point of interest. The hard rock soundtrack clearly for the staff's enjoyment rather than the smattering of geriatric punters. Two Marstons cask, Bombardier and Lighter Nights, which smelt a bit alkaline iffy and tasted rank (NBSS 1). Didn't hang about – rubbish. 2.5

On 5^th July 2023 - rating: 2
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Michael Wright left this review about The Old Colonial Hotel

Visit was late afternoon late April, so out of season and hence not crowded

My first visit I walked out following the Wetherspoon's style of people ordering umpteen types of coffee, multiple food etc

Because I was in hotel just up the road, with only keg stuff, I gave it another go a day later, and had a very nice pint of Hobgoblin

Being a Marston's pub you the food is as per their factory stuff, and the beers are same, but as I said my pint was good

I found staff polite, neat and helpful

Did not try the food

On 8^th May 2015 - rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Old Colonial Hotel

A good sized Marston’s pub in a prominent position on the seafront and with good views of the pier, this has had an extensive refurbishment since the last time I was in here and now has a quite different character. In many ways it reminds me of a Wetherspoon’s, and that is perhaps their intention to provide some effective competition for the recently opened Cabot Court a few doors up. First impressions were not good with service at the bar being particularly slow. There were two barmaids serving with about half a dozen punters waiting, many ordering food. Inexplicably, one of the barmaids then wandered off to refill the ‘fridge making the situation even worse.

Decor wise, it has a somewhat bland, corporate feel with laminate flooring in the central area and various carpeted areas around the perimeter. Walls were a mixture of cream paintwork and flock wallpaper with the pillars and other detailing painted in contrasting burgundy or khaki green. There was a plasma tucked down in one corner and a couple of fruit machines, but little else of any note. There is a small terrace at the front with offers pleasant views of the sea and has wooden decking, wicker furniture and plenty of small trees adorned with fairy lights.

The menu was extensive and was divided in to sections such as classics, burgers, grills and pies. Most of the mains looked to be around the £10 mark. There was also a specials board offering another twenty odd choices, and whilst these were priced similarly they are apparently available all day as a “2 for 1” deal, which rather suggests that they wouldn’t be that special, IMHO.

Beers on tap were Marston’s Joggers Tipple, Hobgoblin and Pedigree. The cider was Thatcher’s Gold.

On 3^rd August 2012 - rating: 6
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