South-west UK bars

[Brinx]

Time for something vaguely on-off-topic.

There must be some forumites in the southwest around here or at least passers through. I'm on a quest to find a certain type of bar/pub to frequent.

Criteria is as follows:

- Quiet atmosphere
- Average age of at 23+
- Decent music in the background (jazz, blues, good rock - doesn't matter too much as long as it's not to the point where you can't hear anything else, that's what gigs are for )
- Not horrifically overpriced because of the suits willing to pay tons for a vodka tonic.
- Good seats.

Totally fedup of loud, chav bars full of baseball caps, terrible music and crap drinks. A heart I'm a grumpy young man and need a place to suit this. If anyone has a good recommendation I'll buy them a pint in it.

(I know it's an extreme long shot to find but I can dream)

 

[Daws]

lol yeah extreme longshot. You're talking impossibility here - I live in the South East (Surrey area) and there is one decent pub I know of and because it's decent the prices are extortionate of course. Thus there is an ok pub which has a nice atmosphere and is very cheap which I frequent instead. It is also the feeder pub for the local clubs so it's good for checking out the talent while you can still see straight

 

[Sissyfoo]

Stay out of the south west then. You will only find inbred fucking morons down there.

If only you liked R&B and house music...then you would be at home with the rest of those pricks.

 

[Conchabar]

the last time i went to a pub was when i was 15 then i never went back..... i dont like pubs i dunno y just to many twats .. guess i'll go back when i find that perfect pub \o/

 

[Riddler]

the last time i went to a pub was when i was 15 then i never went back..... i dont like pubs i dunno y just to many twats .. guess i'll go back when i find that perfect pub \o/

pubs are the sole meaning of life

 

[asarithia]

Found a perfect pub. no, not in the UK... But it's not perfect anymore, since it became a popular hangout for all sorts of people. I don't want to stand in a damn line to get into my pub.

 

[Gengi]

You could try 'The Good Pub Guide', a book created by beardy Real Ale Drinkers, many of the pubs in the Guide will match your criteria. Oh and you'll get a damn good pint every time, and the guest Ales will keep it all from becoming jaded.
Sorted

Later

 

[Bubble]

Plymouth

 

[evzy]

Teh Red Lion is always a safe bet

 

[evzy]

Afterthought.....
Has anyone actually ever seen a Red Lion ?

 

[swords]

I have seen quite a few.

 

[pez]

south west is quite large, i doubt you want to go all the way to cornwall if you live in bristol

if you live in the swindon/Bath area i could point out a few

 

[cruentus]

Your best bet is to find some places out in the sticks, the locals will prob give you those odd cityhatingyokels looks but its better than just getting a bottle in the face like most city holes.