The Possett Cup

Maisey is an enthusiastic bartender and polite with customers. The Shipyard was in tip-top condition, better than the real ale I tried. The manager special was a mixed grill for 4.99, excellent value for money.

The service was great and the breakfast did not take long to come out but the beans were almost cold, this seems to be a trend with Witherspoon as we have had cold beans in the last three we have visited. As we are always there early it is not busy so this makes it even worse as the kitchen is not very busy. Apart from this little grip we do enjoy the rest of the breakfast.

I'm not averse to a slightly less than positive review of a spoons. If you look back at my previous reviews you'd probably conclude I never came across a pub I didn't like since I rate them so highly (what can I say - you go there for a drink so you're already happy before you set foot in them). So, with all the obvious positives of JD's not needing to be overworked yet again (cheap beer, refills, cheaper food, etc) let me explain why I knocked a shiny off them today. And don't judge me for picking on small stuff here - it's death by a thousand paper cuts. I rushed in to use the toilet. Three non-functional taps and the one that did work soaked my sweater so much that I looked like Darcy emerging from the lake. No hot choc in the drinks machine. Food was delivered so swiftly that only the lord knows how it got so cold by the time it was placed in front of us (was our table a time machine that allowed us to order our food an hour previously?). I didn't like the view (I know - but a Lidl and a building site is a far cry from many a grandly placed spoons). And - and - if you walk from the marina and cut through the 2 large blocks of flats, where you cross is a slidy patch of muddy grass. You'll say walk down to the crossing but all it needs (all it needs!) is a small lowering of the kerb and a couple of slabs. Told you it was minor. But like I mentioned above - at 1.71 for a pint of IPA it's hard to be too critical - I went out last night in Bristol and paid 7.50 for a pint of cider - a mere 4.4x more costly.

Great location near the harbour, large free car park for 2 hrs. Food good value. Very popular so may struggle to get a table during busy times.

Nice food, decent prices and friendly staff who were seriously rushed off their feet but still happy to serve with a smile. Only complaint, female toilets had 3 out of order and it stunk of sewerage in there. Apart from that, the place was clean and pleasant surroundings.