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Farmers Boy Inn, Boxbush, Longhope
Longhope
GL17 0LP
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philip smith left this review about Farmers Boy Inn
Nice pub interior and was very clean . Selection of beers, pint was good, however don't order food there a real rip off, very over rated and expensive.
On 20th November 2021
- rating: 2
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Quinno _ left this review about Farmers Boy Inn
Roadside pub which looks fairly decent from the outside. Enter to a long and narrow room running across the front of the building. The bar’s in the middle, with a nice old rustic feel; beams and exposed stone area to the right with jugs hanging from the ceiling. To the left is a small modern area in which a discreet TV is located. There’s a small room behind the bar down a couple of steps where the beams having been ill-advisedly painted white. A very nice grassed side garden leads off here. Two ales on the bar both from Greene King and both were utter vinegar. Both were taken off with profuse apologies but having two in that state on a Sunday afternoon is unforgivable. Then we went onto the Belhaven Stout, which was also dire, like someone had poured a Big Tom in it. Fortunately, there were three different bottles of ale from the local Hillside Brewery in the fridge – whilst they were hardly inspiring brews they were at least drinkable. In short, the fabric of the pub is pretty decent but the cellaring and bar competence is one of the worse I’ve come across over 3,500 pubs.
On 17th July 2018
- rating: 3
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Roger Button left this review about The Farmers Boy
This quaint 17th Century pub is situated on the Gloucestershire / Herefordshire border between Gloucester and Ross On Wye.
The colourful array of flower baskets and flags certainly do their best to entice the passing motorists into the car park. The main entrance leads directly to the small central bar with areas either side for drinking and eating. There is a larger section the the rear on the right that appears to be for more formal dining. It’s all quite cosy and rustic with low beamed ceilings draped with hops and housing a collection of dangling tankards. The thick exposed stone walls contain a selection of brewery mirrors, various countryfile pictures and farming tools whilst the open fires will be a welcome sight in winter. For the summer months there is an attractive beer garden with childrens area as well as some benches outside the front of the pub.
The beers unfortunately aren’t too exciting with 2 ales available, Greene King IPA and the local May Hill Summit plus a selection of kegs and the usual suspects. Prices did seem a bit steep though. On the food front, the pub is noted for its pies which unfortunately I didn’t try. Don’t expect your usual football ground meat pastie – these things are gourmet specialities although they naturally come with gourmet prices. Other main courses are around £10-£17. If you fancy a pie takeaway, what I believe is the old pool table area has now been converted to a deli shop from where the pies can be bought along with cheeses, beers, wines and ciders.
Anyone wishing to stay beyond a quick pit stop will find a recently built annexe at the rear offering B&B.
Being a rural pub that necessitates a car it’s not really a place that would attract anyone beyond the “special occasion” fraternity and to get the best of the place you probably need go for the full gourmet pie and pint experience. Maybe next time I will.
On 12th April 2013
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Farmers Boy
A very inviting looking inn from the road, so stopped in for a bit to eat, which was a good idea as the food was excellent. Staff friendly and made you feel very welcome, Abbott Ale was also fab, will call in again.
On 17th April 2011
- rating: 8
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Carole Putterill left this review about The Farmers Boy
stayed at the Farmers Boy for 3 nights over the bank holiday weekend
were made to feel welcolme the moment we stepped through the doors ,staff very friendly.
.lovely low beamed ceilings , resturant food was fantastic especially the pies . The chalet accomodation was behind the pub and the rooms are decorated nicely an have every thing you need .
On 31st August 2010
- rating: 8
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