The Foinavon, Newbury

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Exterior is fairly nice with a lot of red flora from hanging baskets. Interior is a lacking charm – modern flagstone floor, beige colour scheme (yuck) and RSJ-heavy; the result of multiple botched refurbs? Overgrown beer garden didn’t help the ambience. More of a plus point was the bar selection - four ales, GK-heavy but a more interesting one (a very good GK Sun Dance) alongside a rebadge ‘house ale’ (probably H&H Bitter), Hydes Finest (if my notes are to be believed) and OSH. The fridge also had a decent selection of stuff too. Needs a bit more imagination to make it stand out, I see elsewhere it seems that this place goes through licensees like socks. There are plenty of decent little boozers in the surrounds and this one didn’t really measure up as a destination though at least the beer drank well. A 5.5 sort of place.

conveniently located with easy access to Newbury, Reading or Oxford, the ideal stop for a walk across the Ridge way or to attend races in Newbury. The Compton Swan has been fully refurbished in September 2008, and offer a warm welcome with quality rooms, excellent food and beverages. please browse our website, we are looking forward to welcome you. Penelope and Jean-Marc