tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81315866451818760542024-02-21T16:01:35.778+00:00www.hmpubguide.com - Hereford's Premier Pub GuideAn independent pub guide based in Hereford. Read reviews of pubs and submit your own!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-18094627992169070242013-06-20T10:04:00.001+01:002013-06-20T10:04:09.892+01:00Check your change!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Budding <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numismatics" target="_blank">numismatics</a> (that's coin collectors to you and me) take note- last week I came across 2013 coins in circulation in Hereford. During a night out sampling the joys of beer gardens along Commercial Road I came across a 2013 10p piece in my change- this was the first 2013 coin that I have come across in general circulation.<br />
My interest in such things was ignited during the 2012 London Olympics when 29 different 50p were introduced, which I am pleased to say I have the complete collection.<br />
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If you want to find out more then I suggest that you check out the Royal Mint website, below are a few links:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.royalmint.com/" target="_blank">Royal Mint home page</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.royalmint.com/discover/uk-coins/coin-design-and-specifications" target="_blank">Royal Mint- coin designs and specifications</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.royalmint.com/discover/uk-coins/coin-design-and-specifications/london-2012-coins" target="_blank">Royal Mint- London 2012 coins</a> </li>
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...and if you come across any unusual/rare coins in your change then let us know <br />
<br />Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-45423977455703405642013-06-19T20:43:00.001+01:002013-06-19T20:45:34.085+01:00The Random Lager Price Survey of Hereford 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-11746109354347226732012-08-20T17:00:00.000+01:002012-08-20T17:09:19.893+01:00Llandudno revews coming soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have just come back from a lovely holiday in my favorite seaside resort in Wales- <a href="http://www.visitllandudno.org.uk/" target="_blank">Llandudno</a>.<br />
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I will post another blog post soon to let you know when the all-new reviews are uploaded to the <b style="color: #660000;">HMPG</b>.<br />
This will include a lot more info on the area, website links and some more nice photos of the area.<br />
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If you are on your travels this summer then why not review some pubs and send your findings in to us- where we will publish them for the world to see.<br />
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<br />Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-31158741602904357182012-08-10T15:42:00.000+01:002012-08-10T15:42:02.212+01:00Massive Hereford Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have just added 12 more<b style="color: #660000;"> HMPG</b> Hereford pub re-reviews. It would take forever to describe them all here so to read the all-new reviews just click on the pub names below: <br />
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<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Three%20Counties.html" target="_blank">The Three Counties</a>- 51%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Vaga.html" target="_blank">The Vaga Tavern</a>- 53%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Broadleys.html" target="_blank">The Broadleys</a>- 64%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Black%20Lion.html" target="_blank">The Black Lion</a> (pictured top right)- 58%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Brewers%20Arms.html" target="_blank">The Brewers Arms</a>- 55%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Horse%20&%20Groom.html" target="_blank">The Horse and Groom</a>- 47%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Moorfields.html" target="_blank">The Moorfields</a>- 47%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Addisons.html" target="_blank">Addisons</a> (pictured top left)- 64%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Golden%20Lion.html" target="_blank">The Golden Lion</a>- 48%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Saracens%20Head.html" target="_blank">The Saracen's Head</a>- 44%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Booth.html" target="_blank">The Booth Hall</a>- 61%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Grapes.html" target="_blank">The Grapes</a>- 61%</li>
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We have also had 3 reviews sent in by our readers, just click on the names to see what they think!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h104.html" target="_blank">The Spread Eagle by Me </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h105.html" target="_blank">The Golden Lion by Mick</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h106.html" target="_blank">Yates by David R</a></li>
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The website is now up-to-date but we have more updates in the pipeline, so check back soon; and why not send in your own reviews- it's easy to do with our<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/submitform.html" target="_blank"> on-line form, just click here.</a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-82111934262340801572012-08-09T07:37:00.003+01:002012-08-09T07:50:29.370+01:00Great Malvern Pubs addedThe <b style="color: #660000;">HMPG</b> is continuing to expand, we now have a presence in <a href="http://www.visitthemalverns.org/home" target="_blank">Great Malvern, Worcestershire</a>. We recently reviewed 3 pubs there, and to be fair they all scored pretty well; just click on the pub names below to read the review:<br />
<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm71.html" target="_blank"> The Unicorn</a>: A nice, traditional pub at the top of the high street.<br />
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Your typical Wetherspoons, so you know what to expect; but this one has great views from the beer garden (see photo below left).<br />
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<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm73.html" target="_blank">The Red Lion</a>: Situated just round the corner from The Unicorn, this has been recently decorated and has a large beer garden, but unfortunately no nice views. Service was good though and there's some nice pictures of the Malvern Hills inside.<br />
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On the way home we stopped off in <a href="http://www.llangollen.info/dee-valley-tourist-and-visitor-guide/llangollen-area/llangollen/" target="_blank">Llangollen</a> for a well deserved meal and a pint. We visited The Bridge End Hotel and I had what must be described as the nicest madras ever. The pub itself was pretty nice to, there is a fairly large, bright bar (with separate dining area) with nice views over the River Dee. The pub scored an impressive 61% and to read our full review click <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm74.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Check back soon to see see 16 more Hereford reviews, and don't forget to send your own reviews.</div>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-14487966895892796182012-08-02T08:15:00.001+01:002012-08-02T20:38:45.661+01:00Dorset Pub Reviews<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Seeing as the Olympics have started, we thought we'd be topical and add some reviews of pubs in and around Weymouth & Portland, Dorset <a href="http://www.london2012.com/venue/weymouth-and-portland/" target="_blank">(this is where the 2012 sailing regatta/races are held).</a><br />
We have visited 5 very diverse pubs (just click on the pub names to read the full review):<br />
-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm67.html" target="_blank">Cove House Inn, Portland</a>: an excellent pub situated on Chesil Beach. Worth going just for the views, but the pub doesn't disappoint either. For more information <a href="http://www.thecovehouseinn.co.uk/" target="_blank">check out their website</a>.<br />
-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm66.html" target="_blank">The Swan, Weymouth</a>: your usual Wetherspoons, so you know what to expect; for the price you can't go wrong. Here's their <a href="http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-swan" target="_blank">website link</a>.<br />
-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm70.html" target="_blank">The Ship Inn Swanage</a>: another nice, welcoming pub. Situated near the pier in Swanage, serves good quality food as you can see from their <a href="http://www.theship-swanage.co.uk/" target="_blank">website tag-line</a>.<br />
- <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm69.html" target="_blank">The Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills, near Weymouth</a>: this is an excellent pub just east of Weymouth. It has a large beer garden which leads down to the beach.<br />
- <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm68.html" target="_blank">The Fox Inn, Corfe Castle</a>: this really is a strange pub, the beer garden is excellent but inside it's a cluttered mess.<br />
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As you can see below 3 of these pubs are mentioned in the <a href="http://www.roughguides.com/travel/europe/england/hampshire-dorset-and-wiltshire.aspx" target="_blank">Rough Guide to Dorset</a>, so they must be pretty exceptional!<br />
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<br />24 pub reviews/re-reviews are on the way. Check back soon for:<br />
- 5 Dorset pubs reviews<br />
- 3 Malvern pub reviews<br />
- 1 Welsh pub review<br />
- 12 Official HM Pub Guide Hereford pub re-reviews<br />
- 3 Hereford pub reviews submitted by our loyal readersMr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-86161512178082663032012-06-27T11:18:00.000+01:002012-07-24T13:36:00.161+01:00Normal service will be resumed shortly...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you may have noticed there has been very little new material on the <b style="color: #660000;">HMPG</b> recently. The main reason for this is the fact that I recently got married (which has taken up a lot of my free time and energy); however, things have settled down now and so normal service can be resumed.<br />
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Shortly you can expect many more reviews to be updated. As well as about 8 Hereford reviews done by us and 1 from Great Malvern, there are also a few sent in by our loyal readers.<br />
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As you can see from these lovely pictures (which were taken on my honeymoon) we have also travel far from home. Therefore you can expect to see reviews of pubs in the Portland area of Dorset added soon.<br />
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As usual we welcome your comments and feedback, and more importantly your pub review forms. So next time you go to a pub (wherever you are) then think of us and drop us a line.Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-86448779856236538662012-06-01T14:52:00.004+01:002012-06-01T14:52:59.519+01:00It's all happening at the Broadleys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few days ago we were re-reviewing some of the pubs on the southern side of Hereford. We visited The Broadleys [check back soon to read the official review] and we were pleasantly surprised. There was a warm welcome and it must be said that the new management are doing a good job in reinvigorating the place. There seems to be lots happening here over the summer months- as you can see from the leaflet above that you can pick up from the bar. So if you haven't visited it for a while then we urge you to give it another try. You could try one of their wide variety of cocktails that are on offer- do you fancy "Sex on the Meadows?"<br />
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<br />Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-71219970199014487792012-05-03T16:27:00.000+01:002012-05-03T16:27:15.675+01:00Fire at TGS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I awoke to news that TGS Bowling in Station Approach was on fire- guess we wont be able to have a few beers and go bowling for a while. To read more on this story click on the following <a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/" target="_blank">Hereford Times</a> links:<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-998696506611381742012-04-19T10:13:00.003+01:002012-04-19T10:25:21.117+01:00Golden Fleece closed- licence suspended!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K5jYzmZt7MA/T4_XXzJ1AoI/AAAAAAAAATw/_ijFu8mRfoo/s1600/Golden%2BFleece%2B1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K5jYzmZt7MA/T4_XXzJ1AoI/AAAAAAAAATw/_ijFu8mRfoo/s400/Golden%2BFleece%2B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733037654534324866" border="0" /></a>You may or may not have heard but at present The Golden Fleece is closed. It all started when a man was assaulted there on Good Friday.<br />This has come as a bit of a surprise to us folk at <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">HMPG</span>, as we have always found the pub to be a nice, quiet local pub; and we have some very fond memories of our nights out there. We just hope that their present difficulties are sorted out and that it re-opens soon.<br />To read the <a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/">Hereford Times</a> article relating to this click on the links below:<br /><ul><li><h3><a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/elections/hereford_candidates/liberal_democrat/liberal_democrat/2012/04/07/001_news_latest_worcester/9637781.Man_critically_injured_in_pub_attack_/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Man critically injured in pub attack.</span></a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/local/hereford/9645385.Licence_suspended_at__disorderly__Hereford_pub/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Licence suspended at 'disorderly' Hereford pub.</span></a><br /></h3></li></ul>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-82633311686581413142012-04-17T20:01:00.005+01:002012-04-17T20:15:14.321+01:0011 Hereford reviews UPDATEDWe are pleased to announce that we have re-reviewed 11 Hereford pubs; and that these reviews are now uploaded for you all to read- just click on the pub names below:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QJF2kuqneyA/T42-f-MYjYI/AAAAAAAAATk/Oq-ajpTgghs/s1600/IMG-20120412-00101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QJF2kuqneyA/T42-f-MYjYI/AAAAAAAAATk/Oq-ajpTgghs/s200/IMG-20120412-00101.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732447357192670594" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEePzX5ZRKs/T42-I9S68JI/AAAAAAAAASo/r4Aal9wpCi4/s1600/IMG-20120403-00095.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEePzX5ZRKs/T42-I9S68JI/AAAAAAAAASo/r4Aal9wpCi4/s200/IMG-20120403-00095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732446961814663314" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNOJqV80q9c/T42-TguNfMI/AAAAAAAAATI/1YtGYyjpnjw/s1600/IMG-20120412-00100.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNOJqV80q9c/T42-TguNfMI/AAAAAAAAATI/1YtGYyjpnjw/s200/IMG-20120412-00100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732447143123057858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ujy9FnUFcQQ/T42-JUqCiXI/AAAAAAAAASw/NBv-eVkYaDY/s1600/IMG-20120403-00096.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ujy9FnUFcQQ/T42-JUqCiXI/AAAAAAAAASw/NBv-eVkYaDY/s200/IMG-20120403-00096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732446968085645682" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_PUssY1rZs/T42-TYXIJOI/AAAAAAAAATA/t7rab_lHGr0/s1600/IMG-20120403-00097.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_PUssY1rZs/T42-TYXIJOI/AAAAAAAAATA/t7rab_lHGr0/s200/IMG-20120403-00097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732447140878755042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Litten%20Tree.html">Yates's (formerly litten Tree): 74%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Hope%20Pole.html">Hop Pole: 72%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Exchange.html">Exchange: 70%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Imperial.html">Imperial:65%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Treacle%20Mine.html">Treacle Mine: 63%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Litch.html">Lichfield Vaults: 60%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Queens%20Arms.html">Queen's Arms: 59%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Bowling%20Green.html">Bowling Green: 57%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Spread%20Eagle.html">Spread Eagle: 53%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Saxtys.html">Saxty's: 50%</a><br />-<a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Kerry.html">Kerry: 38%</a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-26691370913289559762012-04-05T17:36:00.003+01:002012-04-05T17:56:34.667+01:00Litten Tree morphs into Yates's<div style="text-align: center;">---before I start I would just like to apologise for the quality of the photos, we will get some better ones!---<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rJlxJb95-Eo/T33KL9FwxLI/AAAAAAAAASQ/wsBdUytxD-Q/s1600/IMG-20120328-00092.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rJlxJb95-Eo/T33KL9FwxLI/AAAAAAAAASQ/wsBdUytxD-Q/s320/IMG-20120328-00092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727956607811241138" border="0" /></a>For a while now you may have noticed that The Litten Tree on Commercial Road has been closed. However, last weekend the establishment re-opened and has been re-branded as a Yates's.<br />We had a tip off over a year or so ago that a refurb was going to happen (at some point) and we are now pleased to report that this has happened. The place looks a lot fresher, cleaner and overall we like the new look and feel of the pub. Check back soon to read our <span style="font-style: italic;">official </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">HMPG</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> review</span>, and if you have visited the new look pub then why not send in your own review, by clicking the link on the left.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hwSspbdK3aM/T33KMMjC8lI/AAAAAAAAASY/Ak_4-Slv-jw/s1600/IMG-20120403-00094.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hwSspbdK3aM/T33KMMjC8lI/AAAAAAAAASY/Ak_4-Slv-jw/s320/IMG-20120403-00094.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727956611960599122" border="0" /></a>To find out more about the pub then click on the links below:<br />-Yates's website: <a href="http://www.weareyates.co.uk/hereford">http://www.weareyates.co.uk/hereford</a><br />-Yates's <a href="http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Yates-Hereford/100003561879726">Facebook page</a><br />-Yates's <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/yateshereford">Twitter account</a><br />-<a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/local/hereford/9589125.The_one_and_only__Chesney_Hawkes_to_open_Yates_s_in_Hereford/">Hereford Times reporting Chesney Hawkes to open pub</a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-78532450442718573742012-02-23T12:02:00.003+00:002012-02-23T12:07:31.596+00:00RIP Frank Carson 1926 - 2012<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OSBfsWaNd3m6TffefojVqeYrLLIptts_OZuzaxbWsY0toMVuui8KJxb8swKjTLQEdTD3bVMdEJrNl6IJa8T4H7JExR6se5JTtBzAepbaHhfXbilXGVilb3ZuStW_7akqdjNkpTGBuic/s1600/Gilbies_2_Frank_Carson.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712300530264706130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OSBfsWaNd3m6TffefojVqeYrLLIptts_OZuzaxbWsY0toMVuui8KJxb8swKjTLQEdTD3bVMdEJrNl6IJa8T4H7JExR6se5JTtBzAepbaHhfXbilXGVilb3ZuStW_7akqdjNkpTGBuic/s400/Gilbies_2_Frank_Carson.jpg" border="0" /></a>As pictured in <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Gilbies.html">Gilbies, Hereford</a> back in July 2006</div>Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-2251419999007892192012-01-10T14:17:00.003+00:002012-01-10T14:25:34.668+00:002011 Hereford Pub of the Year Poll ResultsThe votes have been counted and verified, and we are pleased to announce the following results (in reverse order):<br /><div style="text-align: center;">5th place- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lichfield Vaults</span> 4%<br />4th place- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rose and Crown</span> 6%<br />3rd place- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Britannia</span> 7%<br />2nd place- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barrels</span> 18%<br />and the winner is....<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1st place with 33 votes and 49% of the share</span>... <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Treacle Mine</span>.<br /></div>Congratulations to all the staff and management there, they've won 2 years in a row! As usual you can download the certificate below to display in the pub.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yeCF5JkUBAs/TwxKHYECHfI/AAAAAAAAASE/AgBmRSiIirk/s1600/cert.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yeCF5JkUBAs/TwxKHYECHfI/AAAAAAAAASE/AgBmRSiIirk/s400/cert.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696009119295741426" border="0" /></a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-61115046192010165922011-12-31T23:59:00.001+00:002012-01-10T14:17:13.154+00:002011 Hereford Pub of the Year Poll<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED</span><br /></div>Well it's that time of year again, Christmas is only 3 short weeks away; therefore it's time to open our annual pub of the year poll. Just click on your favourite pub below to vote for the pub you think is most deserving of the title "2011 Hereford Pub of the Year."<br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/KB9"><table bg="" width="250" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="2" style="color:EEC53E;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;"><b>Which pub should be named "2011 Hereford Pub of the Year"?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Barrels</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Britannia</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="3" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Exchange</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="4" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Grapes</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="5" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Hop Pole</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="6" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Imperial</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="7" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Kings Fee (Wetherspoons)</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="8" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Lichfield Vaults</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="9" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Litten Tree</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="10" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Monument</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="11" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Rose and Crown</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="12" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">Treacle Mine</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="13" type="radio"></td><td> <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-1;color:C4272D;">other- please specify in comments below</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;color:black;">pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/">free polls</a> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></form>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-44689215810574425602011-12-21T08:02:00.003+00:002011-12-21T08:05:38.684+00:00Its Christmas! Hereford Pub Decorations Rated<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEenGy-5GUpj1WQqfYKYAXEvTCHNyqcApqKgyfEtCiDhHqs00uX0cpHA_7nH7cJ5rtiHiJrVQYpiPvoRDwLVBK36apTVN-zbzHZgi1IIXdxvolpdhxVVnuJ7FZ-x630HHEDPG4EC7rwbU/s1600/hereford+xmas+decorations.bmp"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 514px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEenGy-5GUpj1WQqfYKYAXEvTCHNyqcApqKgyfEtCiDhHqs00uX0cpHA_7nH7cJ5rtiHiJrVQYpiPvoRDwLVBK36apTVN-zbzHZgi1IIXdxvolpdhxVVnuJ7FZ-x630HHEDPG4EC7rwbU/s400/hereford+xmas+decorations.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688489306240082290" border="0" /></a>Last week we were out re-reviewing some of Hereford's pubs and we took to opportunity to also rate some of the pub Christmas decorations we saw. Here are our findings:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Kings Fee (Wetherspoons)</span><br />Lots of (slightly tacky) tinsel decorations and two Christmas trees. Nice lights going up the stairs to the toilets too. The lack of festive music hinders the atmosphere somewhat though.<br />Xmas Rating: 3 and a half snowflakes<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Commercial</span><br />The decorations here are a bit sparse but the Christmas tree is very nice but features fit-inducing lights. There are some nice ponsetias too. What they've done, they've done well but more decorations are needed.<br />Xmas Rating: 2 and a half snowflakes<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Booth</span><br />Only a Christmas tree (pictured with Mr M) and no other decorations...but a lovely selection of Christmas music including Elton John's Step Into Christmas. A song which features the line "Step Into Christmas, the admission's free" sparking much debate.<br />Xmas Rating: 2 snowflakesMr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-2656941157478047142011-12-11T18:49:00.004+00:002011-12-11T18:56:46.184+00:00New Reviews: Cock of Tupsley by A Walton & The Bush Inn by Mr M<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtwv8H7afHuU62Jxc9yLN9GEPOc_os-xzZTEn9Rzi7EofF4jS5nK59f9NS5JT5exmq4TS_ZQQ_VyYtHQ8kYiIcVzK2e2PBynjDe-203oSJiN7Khze8VbqkkoZ1n3Qw8eYWIUxp-BYkHs/s1600/cockoftupsley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtwv8H7afHuU62Jxc9yLN9GEPOc_os-xzZTEn9Rzi7EofF4jS5nK59f9NS5JT5exmq4TS_ZQQ_VyYtHQ8kYiIcVzK2e2PBynjDe-203oSJiN7Khze8VbqkkoZ1n3Qw8eYWIUxp-BYkHs/s400/cockoftupsley.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684945771711962386" border="0" /></a>Thanks to A Walton for sending us a <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h103.html">review of the Cock of Tupsley</a>. They are very compimentary of the pub and the improvements made by the new management. Check out the full review <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h103.html">here</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE49CGxP7ONY4r-uRYmsYodvDiaTOdpJO39gD5s_N7i4to2cf1Anfu6a9ZjhbdQ726UeirJS4LXo-Sv6_vLzOfzZIoqxpamnjjV7Z9axbMoXobTuQIyZq95xi9k4Mhh5StMuCGw_Eru8/s1600/BushInn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE49CGxP7ONY4r-uRYmsYodvDiaTOdpJO39gD5s_N7i4to2cf1Anfu6a9ZjhbdQ726UeirJS4LXo-Sv6_vLzOfzZIoqxpamnjjV7Z9axbMoXobTuQIyZq95xi9k4Mhh5StMuCGw_Eru8/s400/BushInn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684945691056189490" border="0" /></a>Also, our very own Mr M has done an <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm65.html">Official HM Pub Guide review of The Bush Inn</a> near Bush Bank in Herefordshire. He found it to be a nice, traditional county pub serving good food. To see the full official verdict <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/hm65.html">click here</a>.Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-27307364003842268602011-11-16T09:28:00.004+00:002011-11-16T09:31:22.210+00:00The Former Pubs of Hereford: The Greyhound Dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TILZP63ncJSv7K5sJgxwtHZOuZDOKpQwBFqY90aeR1barKyfRPpntkbaf_L1KbQvkkviJcBiErri_1AfSuwaoiW3lS9Dt0flsp4ZjtVpjfY4EcJ6nFAlrifW6CNWJ3VXa2G_e0fBW7U/s1600/Greyhound+Dog+-+In+its+Prime.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TILZP63ncJSv7K5sJgxwtHZOuZDOKpQwBFqY90aeR1barKyfRPpntkbaf_L1KbQvkkviJcBiErri_1AfSuwaoiW3lS9Dt0flsp4ZjtVpjfY4EcJ6nFAlrifW6CNWJ3VXa2G_e0fBW7U/s400/Greyhound+Dog+-+In+its+Prime.jpg.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675523286166753762" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">As you drive past Asda at the bottom of Belmont Road you may remember the derelict pub that once stood where the grassy area near the superstore entrance now is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The pub was of course The Greyhound Dog.<br /><br />It had been closed for many years before it was finally demolished one Sunday around seven years ago and looked in a very sorry state during its last few years.<br /><br />Originally the first house in Belmont Road its origins as a pub can be traced back to the early part of the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br /><br />Below is a picture of how you will probably remember this pub, shortly before it was knocked down to make way for Asda.<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US; mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODm5RNH18dWnSiPCN32PSLwTEZIweyCBtJOxT7DgBaE8qesLiXZmY259WJpueXEJVZFDJCEBFWtz0noYPkhJb7rMbNoEzuAIVemmZaXFbB9zDLmreUT5WHG6LDg9s-UohfPYF_ekuVLI/s1600/Greyhound+Dog+-+Before+Demolition.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODm5RNH18dWnSiPCN32PSLwTEZIweyCBtJOxT7DgBaE8qesLiXZmY259WJpueXEJVZFDJCEBFWtz0noYPkhJb7rMbNoEzuAIVemmZaXFbB9zDLmreUT5WHG6LDg9s-UohfPYF_ekuVLI/s400/Greyhound+Dog+-+Before+Demolition.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675523171633805090" border="0" /></a>Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-78587993360876504862011-11-03T08:51:00.003+00:002011-11-03T09:07:57.976+00:00Alcohol prices rise [but only in Scotland]<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AwXHVL4yazs/TrJWyMeVVoI/AAAAAAAAARM/8ipnK4s4GsE/s1600/d1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AwXHVL4yazs/TrJWyMeVVoI/AAAAAAAAARM/8ipnK4s4GsE/s200/d1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670690301154776706" border="0" /></a>It seems our friends north of the border are going to see a big rise in alcohol prices. There are plans to introduce a minimum price for a unit of alcohol; with the Scottish National Party Government proposing to set the price at 45p per unit. This could have a wider impact in Britain as a whole as our Westminster Parliament could follow suit in a few years, putting an end to cheap drink.<br />To read more on this story click on the following links<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0797ec2c-04ac-11e1-91d9-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1cd7whbOI">Financial Times website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-15525950">BBC News website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/view/article/118-alcohol-pricing-bill-reintroduced">Alcohol Focus Scotland website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/health/Alcohol/minimum-pricing">Scottish Government website</a></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VvL5Qot3_XQ/TrJZdXHexxI/AAAAAAAAARY/h-gyTaFIn7o/s1600/d2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VvL5Qot3_XQ/TrJZdXHexxI/AAAAAAAAARY/h-gyTaFIn7o/s320/d2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670693241769346834" border="0" /></a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-88781157773767765802011-10-31T09:23:00.007+00:002011-10-31T21:09:55.658+00:00Winter's on it's way<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwj1cp5PN0a7gtZyA2jlHlP-VUcSmx6uj1__hyphenhyphenoegnuIgW7xKTkwN0IwLh6UeUojDPlPcbaLchtJxOXalNoQN5EUXW4CoLW2Tr_plQZFdTXIPm7scLfJXSSz1bW-cZc7YgWoJRKbsmwk/s1600/hfd+winter6.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwj1cp5PN0a7gtZyA2jlHlP-VUcSmx6uj1__hyphenhyphenoegnuIgW7xKTkwN0IwLh6UeUojDPlPcbaLchtJxOXalNoQN5EUXW4CoLW2Tr_plQZFdTXIPm7scLfJXSSz1bW-cZc7YgWoJRKbsmwk/s320/hfd+winter6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669584877583036018" border="0" /></a>Well it's Halloween, the clocks have gone back- so it can truly be said that winter is nearly upon us. With this in mind I would like to throw open this forum for nominations for our annual "Hereford Pub of the Year Poll".<br /><br />The poll itself will be open for voting on 1st December; just add in the comments section below any local pubs that you feel should be included in the poll. If (as usual) no comments are added then we will choose the pubs to be nominated [but no moaning about our choice, this is your chance to make a difference].<br /><br />Check back in December to register your vote.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmTr05gYMycb70hUq_thw6njIIiZZ5aid296YSDhHt7_xYgIOflId8Zza9ountWIQNLenlwM8oR0Nu-focWXNEWgv2aoZndaA2WCd7_f6Zy5yG85HBfeU-jgTvE-EeCuik8M104HKZtY/s1600/hfd+winter2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmTr05gYMycb70hUq_thw6njIIiZZ5aid296YSDhHt7_xYgIOflId8Zza9ountWIQNLenlwM8oR0Nu-focWXNEWgv2aoZndaA2WCd7_f6Zy5yG85HBfeU-jgTvE-EeCuik8M104HKZtY/s400/hfd+winter2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669584707866191026" border="0" /></a>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-80637908302572059942011-10-21T17:57:00.003+01:002011-10-21T18:02:01.140+01:00Send a Pub Review from your mobile...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhStLHGadyz3UkAmct28MknF7HMPJebSbOPMFXDUMcl-2ZKhzBXuw4tEXkUUi-spZJYdxNZupkQMKIM3Qjcm9PkD8gfesB63iVoqiDkU3tlT7Sq2aVQtuELbdpfngoHDVJasgLIJFD2JM/s1600/Send+a+Mobile+Review.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhStLHGadyz3UkAmct28MknF7HMPJebSbOPMFXDUMcl-2ZKhzBXuw4tEXkUUi-spZJYdxNZupkQMKIM3Qjcm9PkD8gfesB63iVoqiDkU3tlT7Sq2aVQtuELbdpfngoHDVJasgLIJFD2JM/s400/Send+a+Mobile+Review.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665990793831640018" border="0" /></a>Now its even easier to send us your pub review thanks to the brand new <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/mobileform.html">HM Pub Guide Mobile Review Form</a>.<br /><br />The form has been specially optimised for Mobile phones so if you're in a pub and feel like sharing your thoughts on it with the world you know what to do.<br /><br />Also look out for the brand new QR code which will take you straight to the <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/mobileform.html">Mobile Review Form</a>.Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-24718139356128504582011-10-11T13:39:00.005+01:002011-10-13T19:59:15.040+01:00The Broadleys Reviewed by A Jones<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvGCPjfTn8FnYB81k-vId90vpGoI7ZjQnqi4bRVghiK0KkfqBxhyphenhyphenyAyos_9cnIeKTsQdg9umwF4TBljw_PFNcuTC0uqDO5wv1h3WfAGFYPLJZzHjiDx70j2be7kGgXcHeY_vEIIXPvUo/s1600/Broadleys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662213466771022610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvGCPjfTn8FnYB81k-vId90vpGoI7ZjQnqi4bRVghiK0KkfqBxhyphenhyphenyAyos_9cnIeKTsQdg9umwF4TBljw_PFNcuTC0uqDO5wv1h3WfAGFYPLJZzHjiDx70j2be7kGgXcHeY_vEIIXPvUo/s400/Broadleys.jpg" border="0" /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></a> We've received <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h102.html">a reader review from A Jones for The Broadleys</a> on the Ross Road. They confirm that the all important Mansfield beers are still available (Hurrah!). The Karaoke night there sounds pretty lively too. The review in generally very favourable - <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/h102.html">click here</a> for the full details.<br /><br />Also, as an addendum to our <a href="http://www.hmpubguide.com/individual/Broadleys.html">own review</a> a few weeks back, we had a comment on the original blog post regarding the <a href="http://hmpubguide.blogspot.com/2011/09/rose-and-crown-back-on-top-plus-other.html">TVs in the Lounge</a>. They are mainly used for sporting events and are usually left off as a default unless requested otherwise. This sounds good to me - many a time I've been in pubs with the TVs blaring away and nobody watching them!Mr Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725463867863214290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131586645181876054.post-87219015203391960812011-10-10T15:36:00.007+01:002011-10-10T15:56:17.097+01:00Manhattans closes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UpWbCzitBrE/TpMDfxdLj9I/AAAAAAAAAQU/WwHFNEvHtOg/s1600/Manhattans%2B2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UpWbCzitBrE/TpMDfxdLj9I/AAAAAAAAAQU/WwHFNEvHtOg/s200/Manhattans%2B2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661873000921403346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxVLytzHw4g/TpMDXVKO7qI/AAAAAAAAAQM/U5jUj8N0XBs/s1600/Manhattons%2B1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxVLytzHw4g/TpMDXVKO7qI/AAAAAAAAAQM/U5jUj8N0XBs/s200/Manhattons%2B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661872855886786210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last weekend saw the closure of Manhattans. After 18 years the pub/nightclub has finally closed due to dwindling customers brought about by changes in the licensing laws. A decade or so ago this was the place to go for a late drink when the pubs called "last orders" at 11pm; but now with pubs opening 'till later the allure of this late bar was lost. I remember having many a good time here- although it must be said, I had to be drunk to enter the premises! But the fond memories remain, and we wish the owners success with their new business in the building.<br />To read more about this story click on the following links:<br /><ul><li><h3 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/local/hereford/9278876.Hereford_nightclub_having_new_life_as_market_and_cafe/">Last dance for Manhattans, nightclub set for new life as market- Hereford Times article</a></span></h3></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-15179681">Hereford Manhattans to be craft market- BBC website</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h5Ituwj00TY/TpMHdt_OL_I/AAAAAAAAAQs/QMr5qeXUUAQ/s1600/Manhattons%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h5Ituwj00TY/TpMHdt_OL_I/AAAAAAAAAQs/QMr5qeXUUAQ/s320/Manhattons%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661877363677212658" border="0" /></a></span></li></ul>Mr Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08260036401426332568noreply@blogger.com0