The Crown Inn, Highfield, Southampton...

This weekend we dropped into The Crown Inn, Highfield, Southampton...

The pub is a definite favourite amongst local residents, especially students. The Crown is small and simple in décor but outside seating is quite limited. The pub can get busy on Sunday’s due to their generous Sunday Roasts so if you don’t want to miss out, booking is advised.

Bar staff are welcoming, helpful and service is quick. The menu is simple and generally burger, baguettes/sandwiches and chip based! We would recommend this pub if you are looking for a quick bite to eat at great value. Nonetheless, “The Crown Burger” is legendary for its great taste, huge portion size and brilliant price (plus you can add bacon and cheese for a few extra pounds!).

The pub has a real buzz during weekends and a good selection of real ales. The pub has no juke boxes or fruit machines but if you are looking for some entertainment, The Crown runs a quiz night every Sunday for just £1 from 8.30pm onwards.

The Crown gets 2 pints for value and convenience but is not recommended for those looking for a unique pub experience.

The Gordon Arms, Portswood...

This sunny afternoon saw Jennie and Laura spring upon The Gordon Arms, Portswood, an area better known as the typical Southampton student's sanctuary for socialising!

The pub accommodates their audience’s needs by playing up to date chart music, wi-fi access and a reasonable sized tv, plus 2 meals for £9.95 on certain weekdays. Quiz nights are every Monday which is likely to attract quite a crowd, given the location. The Gordon Arms is located on Portswood’s high street so is ideal to pop in for a quick lunch or somewhere to start a night off, as its close to surrounding pubs and bars. Sobar, renowned amongst party go-ers, is within walking distance.

The beer garden was not so much a beer garden, but more of a backyard with slabs and randomly assembled garden furniture. The range of food and drink is simple and uncomplicated, but would still get the thumbs up on taste. The pub certainly reflects the easy going nature of their primary customers. House ales are available for those looking for something a bit more classic, however it’s not really the place for pub enthusiasts so therefore gets...

The Green Dragon, Bramshaw.... Lyndhurst.....

This week, Jennie from the Fancyapint team, ventured to the fields of the New Forest, Bramshaw, to review The Green Dragon! Read her review...

Built in the 15^th century, with rural surroundings, rustic brickwork and vintage artefacts…. The Green Dragon brings a new meaning to the word ‘traditional’.

Be prepared to put up with a bit of fight trying to get to the bar with the local farmers in their muddy wellies and restless dogs by their sides! However once served, you can take your pick of where to sit with their spacious indoor seating or outside garden, perfect now Spring has finally arrived! Everyone seems to know each other with friendly banter amongst the locals, which you don’t see very often these days with people usually popping in pubs only for a quick pint. The atmosphere is relaxed, with everyone here to catch up and enjoy a drink.

The Green Dragon also serves food, with a cabinet dedicated to the array of home-made deserts! Be careful not to stare too long, as they look very tempting! The Plum Tart is recommended!

So if you’re looking for a pub without the hustle and bustle, look no further, The Green Dragon is definitely a pub worth giving a try with....

First stop... The Cowherds, Southampton!

So, we made our first stop at The Cowherds in Southampton last night...

On behalf of Fancyapint's team, a group of 4 students from the University of Southampton took on the role of reviewing for you guys to have a more informed decision when choosing your next outing to the pub! Let us introduce ourselves...

Jennie, Mark, Sophie and Laura.... and here's our thoughts! 

Situated off the Avenue, its natural surroundings complement the pub's setting. As soon as you walk through the door, its interior offers a very homely and traditional pub feel, which creates a cosy atmosphere, supplemented by pleasant background music. However, the constant ringing of the phone was slightly off putting at times, but with a menu of traditional pub grub at reasonable prices and seasonal ales, we soon weren't complaining! The current Spring ale on offer is the highly rated 'Schiehallion' pint! Sounds interesting! There are two food menus, one being a fixed price menu where you can receive a 3 course meal for £10! What a bargain, especially for us students! Customer service was very good, with staff more than happy to help. Overall, the Cowherds gets......

Introducing Fancyapint's new blog, share our experiences as we embark on a mission to rate and review pubs across Hampshire!

Calling upon fellow pub fanatics...

Welcome to Fancyapint's blog, we've already covered London so now we're expanding our journey to the South with Project Hampshire!