Latest reviews from Fareham

“Next to the Southwick Brewhouse, so you can pop in for a pint before choosing your takeout. Very much a food-orientated place, always packed so book if you want to eat. I have not tried the food, but it looks good, with chef going a bit beyond the usual pub grub. Most importantly, the landlord keeps his ale superbly. The Southwick range are usually here, with Skew and Old Dick regulars. He also rotates some guests which are usually from Hampshire and Sussex, such as Langham, Bowman etc. This has been a recent showcase for Urban Island Brewery, and the staff are happy to take you through any prospective purchase. They also have a range of keg beer from Adnams and Oakleaf and a bank of real ciders from the box. There are three main rooms with a small side garden. The place is always spotless, and as it was the temporary local for Eisenhower and Monty when they planned D-Day, it is well worth a look around. Monty drank fruit juice apparently, but Ike enjoyed a beer now and then. The village itself has lots of historic interest, and holds a D-Day revival weekend in early June with events, displays etc.“

ForlornHope 2930 days ago

“Larger than its town centre twin, this Wetherspoon pub also faces the main commercial street, although this section has less footfall being slightly away from the main shopping area. It is one room, essentially square in shape with a rear patio area for smokers or those who want to enjoy some fresh air. Despite a full front of windows it has a low ceiling along with dimmed lighting so it can feel quite dark and cosy, especially as the darker furnishings compliment this. Ales is served on two rows of pumps on the L-shaped bar in one corner.“

ManVsBeer 4068 days ago

“A small Wetherspoon that is a former pub conversion that stands out for being unusually small for this chain. As such the bar is proportional to the premises so it only has one row of ale pumps. There’s essentially two small rooms to sit in that both look out onto the wide pedestrian street which is the commercial centre of Fareham, but it does feel cosy and intimate.“

ManVsBeer 4068 days ago