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The Lamb & Fountain, Frome
Frome
BA11 3BW
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Lamb & Fountain
Apparently Frome’s oldest pub located in a residential area just a five minute stroll from the town centre, it’s certainly a no frills, back to basics boozer and seems to be very much a local’s pub although they all seemed harmless enough.
There is a small snug on the left as you enter, with a corridor taking you down to a larger room at the rear. This had large windows giving good views over the town as well as the terraced pub garden below. There was some sort of old lino on the floor with canary yellow paintwork on the walls and grey/blue wood panelling on the lower part. Various old pictures were dotted about including several of the locale, a selection of naval frigates, and a few portraits. An old barometer was on one wall as well as a Worthington’s branded darts board and a few brewery mirrors, and so on. It didn’t have the quaint old charm of some pubs, or I suspect, much that was original. It looked more as though it had been refitted back in the 1960’s and not touched since. A further room was off to the left, although we did not investigate this.
Unfortunately, the sole real ale offering was Doom Bar and this was off on our visit. Ciders fared somewhat better though with Natch, Blackthorn, Thatcher’s Gold and Rich’s Farmhouse. Landlord was pleasant and friendly, and the prices were remarkable cheap with the Rich’s Farmhouse coming in at just £2.50 a pint.
On 5th September 2022
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Lamb & Fountain
Right old-school, backstreet pub that has somehow escaped most of the 20th (let alone the 21st) century. Very limited exterior signage. Small front bar, hidden away behind a door off the corridor, but featuring the compact counter. Slightly larger back bar, also hidden away behind a door, with only a couple of hatches through to the servery but featuring a dartboard, piano and a fine view across the town from the rear windows. Also has a pool table in a side room. Just two handpumps, offering Doom Bar (£3.40) and a cider. However, it is remarkable that such places still exist so visit while you can.
On 15th April 2017
- rating: 8
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john hanson left this review about The Lamb & Fountain
by johnhanson
Thursday, February 23 2012, 7:20PM
“BEST PUB IN THE UNIVERSE!
I had the pleasure of meeting Mother some 10 years ago and as an ex-landlord myself, marvel at the gorgeous creature!
She owns what can only be described as the last bastion of a Local and commands respect from everyone who has ever been blessed with the opportunity to visit. She also suffers no nonsense, and her direct talk of sense and good manners fills this unique menagerie with a whole cross section of ages that create a warm and friendly melting pot.
The views across town are magnificent; the Shove Ha'penny slate is the best one could play on (even boasting the obligatory heat lamp;) the standard of Table Skittle play is breathtaking (Don't ever take on Mother though!!!;) the displayed paintings by passing artists who have also fallen in love with the place, can occupy you for hours...and the standard of ales and ciders is tip-top! For those that are not overly familier with the delights of "Rich's Farmhouse" Cider...treat with respect....where else can one get glowingly merry on a tenner!
.....and if you ask nicely; the canny Caroline may allow you the keys to decend to the cellar and witness the perfectly intact 17th Century Ice Well that further installs ones appreciation of just how timelessly perfect this unique place is!!!
Thank you Mother, Caroline, Sue, John, Ben for serving me and all my friends and family who are always as equally enthralled, and thank you to every other customer who make up the most eclectic and friendly athmosphere ever to be found in a public house!!!
John Hanson”
On 23rd February 2012
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