Bayley Arms - Hurst Green
The Bayley Arms in Hurst Green seems to act as the hub of village life. It seems to act as the clubhouse for the local golf club and you trip up over piles of cricket kit left in the doorway. Once inside, the sports theme continues, with football, rugby, and cricket memorabilia all over the walls. I know many will recoil at the idea of a 'sports bar', but it's done tastefully and in keeping with the pubs interior.
The clientele range from a few of the older kids from Stonyhurst, their visiting parents, local sports teams, walkers, and others out for a drive. Not enough real ales for my liking, but good for slightly unusual lagers on tap, such as San Miguel (perhaps catering for the large numbers of visiting South American & Spanish who send their kids to Stonyhurst).
We like the laid back, friendly atmosphere, decent pub grub and strong feeling of community. I know a couple of people who stay here on a regular basis when visiting the area,so the rooms must be comfortable.
***Update*** - New owners have improved the selection of ales (We drank Bombardier last visit) and have got rid of the San Miguel.
posted by Trader Woody @ 1:20 AM
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3 Comments:
Will not be visiting again! Came out hungry. Must be making loads of profit
If you are slightly talented in the kitchen or the bar get down to the Bayley Arms, they need you!
Yes the ale flows sweetly & there are pretty young stonyhurst things hanging out in the bar....but the service is cr**p and the food.
WEIRD sitting room at fusty old residential home dining area scenario...
But local 'sporting' types will always frequent & so things may never change.
Saving grace open fires.
What a let down!
Food very poor, basic frozen fare heated via the deep fat fryer.
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