The Greyhound, Tring

Badger, Tanglefoot, K&B Sussex. Attractive ivy-clad exterior with a couple of picnic sets overlooking the village pond. The bar has some low beams and a large fire-grate but the rest of the pub is a testament to the horrors of the unsympathetic modern makeover – a large, primarily eating, space winds round to the rear with completely characterless bland décor. Disappointing.

Official site of the Greyhound at Aldbury, contains menus and wine list - www.greyhoundaldbury.co.uk

This pub has a small bar at the front with an inglenook that had a nice fire burning giving a cosy atmosphere. Unfortunately the larger rear of the pub feels more like a restaurant and I was offered a menu whilst ordering my pint of Guinness, which was on good form. The usual Hall and Woodhouse draught selection was available along with Badger, Tanglefoot, Pickled Partridge and Sussex. There is a large courtyard out the back which I’d imagine being nice in the summer and there are also three picnic tables out the front with views of the duck pond, it’s just a shame that there are a few parking spaces allocated directly in front of the pub. I thought that the barmaid that served me was pleasant enough, but I wouldn’t make a special trip to this small village again just to visit its pubs.

Official site of the Greyhound at Aldbury, contains menus and wine list - www.greyhoundaldbury.co.uk