You’re terribly snobby sometimes you know.
Moi?
Is that because only blokes drink there?
The one in my town is a magnet for absolute weapons on their 40s and 50s. That's my only issue.
Combo of good door staff and a few other venues nearby being more attractive to the weapons.
Nice buildings, sticky carpets (well, in my experience anyway).
There's a huge variety.
The Templar is a gorgeous pub too.
Sometimes?
Often our pub of choice when I worked in Lombard Street. It’s stunning inside.
Spoons in Swindon - The Savoy - is to be listed in the CAMRA 2025 Good Beer Guide, citing the great range of beers, the great service and the overall atmosphere. The Godfrey Morgan in Newport is another fantastic pub with a fab all day breakfast for two, including a pint of Rev James and a Coors for £11.19!! A lot cheaper, and better than Celtic Manor two miles up the road. I don't understand why Spoons are derided so much. Great for what they are. Some are better than others, just like most things in life.
Spoons is derided because it is owned by a **** …. Not difficult.
I'm guessing here but I suspect the brewers also sign the contracts.
Then it becomes a simple matter of priorities. Just how much do you want cheap decent beer and cheap simple grub in the centre of town? If you'd rather pay double but get to feel all holy and virtuous at the same time, go elsewhere. Just make sure you quiz the owner first to make sure he votes the same way as you — if that really is so important to you.
