The Old Ale House  

The Old Ale House can trace its history back to 1411. Inside the decor is oak floors and exposed beams with dark large tables and padded benches.

At busy times (and this is close to the cathedral so it does get busy at food times) the tables are not cleaned as regularly as I would like.

Beers tend to be from Ringwood or Walworth's plus a guest and are well kept.

A range of wholesome no-frills food is served until 3pm and later on Sunday when they do Sunday lunches. Food is OK and filling, though can be a little basic. The service can have its faults with the staff forgetting to take the table number and our food going to someone else who decided to eat it even though they hadn't paid for it.

Outside is a beer garden for the summer. Live music is performed on Thursday nights, and major sporting events are shown on TV in the bar.

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Haunch of Venision, 1 Minster Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire. (01722) 322024. Beer: Wadworth's 6X, Courage Best & Directors. Open: Mon-Sat 11-11pm, Sun 12-10.30pm. Food: both lunch and evening till 8.30pm.

The Chough, Market Square. Hidden Brewery pub. 

 

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