Victoria & Albert, Netherhampton, Salisbury

On a recent visit, fortunately a local stopped me walking out, as all the pump clips were turned round. Apparently it's to show customers at the garden hatch what's on offer! In spite of this rather misleading policy, truly wonderful beers were on offer. The beers are constantly changing, so there is usually something new to try! Very good food, and although it might appear a little pretentious (there was a small but loud group of 'Hooray Henries' present on my last visit), the staff are extremely friendly as are most of the locals.

a mid-16th Century thatched country freehouse between Salisbury and Wilton set in a building which can be dated to around 1540-ish, in a small hamelt and bordered by a working farm. The bar rambles a bit and has character which is complemented by a log fire, uneven flag floors and original beams. There is a large enclosed garden to the rear, and dogs are welcomed. There is a regualr pub quiz on alternate Tuesdays. Good quality home-cooked food is usually available. Four ales on, this time I had fff Autumn Daze, beautifully kept, which I followed with a Black Rat cider. Definitely worth coming to for an evening, a meal or just a pint when passing.

A fantastic looking white rendered detached country pub, with thatched roof and porch, with a rear beer garden. In the GBG 2010 The interior is in white and wood panel, with supporting and ceiling beams and whilst open plan, it is divided into three areas by a built partition and by a stone and brick fireplace. The lovely small of the fire pervaded the pub. There were the real traditional trappings of a country pub; the brass ornaments, the jug collection and other ephemera. The service was good; the clientele were completely missing, but it was late on a Tuesday night (After Salisbury v Forest Green) and the music quiet and mixed. Beer; tap stuff, with a couple of continental lagers. On handpull there was Goddard’s Ale of Wight, Woods Twist Grip and Plain Ales Inntrigue, all of which were decent stuff – though not cheap. Class – recommended by one of the PG regulars and I am so pleased that I went. Great beer, great pub.