There are two types of 80s theme pubs; the neon frenzied space invader polkadot discothèque and the traditional shabby wooden panelled free house complete with original carpet. This pub falls in to the latter category — and is the better for it. It is a house of the old mould; a meeting spot for the local community, complete with noticeboard, pool table and sign proclaiming ‘Paying too much for your beer? BLAMETHECHANCELLOR!’ Inspired! Quid-a-shot flavoured vodka makes for an easy kicker. However, paying £3.05 for a pint is really annoying. Not expensive. Annoying in a jangly pocket full of change/kryptonite type fashion. Music mix oscillates between power ballad and dance music titles you’d likely hear only on the local radio station these days(think ‘Horny, horny, horny’ and ‘The Tamperer’). A welcome slice of nostalgia!
