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A quaint traditional community-based pub in a small working village. Off the beaten track but busy nonetheless. It sits on a corner near the village centre. The front is right on the road but there is a good sized car park at the rear along with a pleasant grassed garden. Inside there are 3 bars. The public bar is small and cosy, and has a gaming machine, dartboard and large inglenook. There is a smaller snug adjacent which is furnished in a Spartan manner. The lounge is larger and more modern with large windows and is less atmospheric. There is also a small brick-floored terrace at the back, but the noise from the air conditioning machinery makes it less enjoyable than it could be. The welcome was friendly. There were 3 ales on – I had Ringwood Best which was in excellent condition. It's on the national cycle network but it's worth dropping off the main road to find however you might be travelling.

On 14^th July 2014 - rating: 7
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