We hadn’t intended on going in here, but it looked intriguing and so we popped in en route to the railway station to get to Christchurch. It’s part of a small chain of four bars, the others being in Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff.
I rather like the decor and general theme, it’s suitably quirky and informal.
The food seemed affordable, here’s the hot dog menu.
And the pizza menu.
The beer list and that’s quite an impressive beer tower with the seven pint option.
There was a singer, but he wasn’t deafeningly loud so that was rather lovely.
I think it’s aimed primarily at students, but it seemed welcoming to everyone.
The bier lift is a nice touch.
I might have ordered half a pint of Hooch, which is sweet, delicious and I accept not a craft beer. Well, actually, I think it comes close.
The online reviews were very positive and the team members were friendly, welcoming and personable. Although I felt that this review seemed a little sinister, there should be no excuse for exclusion.
I was on holiday in Bournemouth for a few days and wanted to pop in for a pint on a Sunday night. I was told by the door staff that the company policy was that no individuals may enter. This was because it took them ‘over capacity’. As a 52 year old man travelling alone, on a Sunday evening and with no more than 30 people inside this seemed ridiculous. I did send a message via the website as yet I have got no reply. Shame really, dismissive door staff and a poor service, could do and should do better.
I can’t find any other similar reviews, so hopefully it was the case that they were at the capacity that they wanted. Anyway, I thought that this was an informal and well managed venue, with the food and drink prices seeming reasonable. I like pub chains with an interesting theme or concept, it adds a little something to the whole arrangement.