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Flower Pot, Henley-On-Thames
Aston
Postal town: Henley-On-Thames
RG9 3DG
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Quinno _ left this review about Flower Pot
Quite a while since my last visit but the inside remains the same, which is good. Four Marstons list beers; Brakspear Ordinary, Ringwood Boon Doggle, Marstons Pedigree and Jennings Cumberland. The latter was in excellent shape and there were good reports from companions about the Brakspear and Ringwood. Looks to be well-worth seeking out these days and has improved a lot on the beer front. It also felt a bit more welcoming in the drinkers bar too. Also discovered a sizeable rear garden.
August 2011
UPDATE - Had my first ever decent pint in here the week before last. Four ales available from the Marston's list. The Ringwood Boondoggle was good. A one-off or a sign of improvement? No sign of the chilli pickled eggs this time though.
November 2010
I really want to like this place - the outside looks good, and the inside has two bars and various nooks and crannies. Anything that doesn't move for more than 10 minutes appears to be mounted and stuffed. However, the quality of the ale (usually Brakspear Ordinary and a guest) is often less-than-average and sometimes undrinkable. I've never felt particularly comfortable with the locals. Never usually more than half a dozen in during the evening, they don't send out particularly welcoming vibes to strangers and have their own small room away from the diners. I guess it's worth a pint for the stuffed fish and chilli pickled eggs behind the bar.
On 28th October 2017
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Malden man left this review about The Flower Pot
A tricky one this, first impressions were very good, a real old fashioned country pub feel in the front bar, wooden floor, old benches with leather backs, a group of regulars chatting away at the bar, the fire was burning (although not really necessary on the day). The walls are literally covered with large stuffed fish in glass cases, there is a bookshelf of reference material, and a dartboard in the corner, although how this could be safely used in such a small room is another question. To complete the picture a dog slept in a basket under the bench. Beers on were Brakspears Best and Oxford Gold, Hook Norton Hooky Dark, and Wychwood Bountiful. I went for the OG, which was a jaw dropping £3.40, and in very mediocre condition. On looking around most locals were not drinking real ale, so to serve four perhaps isn't a good idea?
Behind the front bar there is a larger room, set out rather clinically with rows of tables set for eating, this area has none of the rustic charm of the front room. Many have commented on the standard of the food but I did not try it so no judgement on that.
The large rear garden has nice views and also contains a beehive.
I'm still unsure about my overall opinion, the location is nice, the front bar is like something off The Archers, but the rear room was not in keeping and the beer was not great and over priced. Given the location. appearance and history I should like The Flowerpot, but there is a certain something lacking. Worthy of a stop regardless and a good refuelling point for me on my Thames Path walk.
On 4th February 2010
- rating: 6
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