We just went to the Waggon and Horses for the first time in about a year, only to discover that it's under new management. What used to be one of the best pub menus in the South of England has been replaced with a bland, identikit "pub grub" menu. Not only that, but it's tasteless, overpriced, reheated frozen food, and very, very disappointing.
The new owners have also got rid of the art gallery, the classical concerts, the jazz nights, the play area, and the animals, and with it, they've shipped out all the character that made the W&H such a great place. Francisco spent ages trying to find a buyer who would continue what he had built up; I think he'd be mortified to see what's happened.
Anyone know of any pubs in Somerset where they serve game?
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Who am I?
- Matt Kelland
- Casselberry, Florida, United States
- I straddle the worlds of creativity and technology. I've founded several companies, including marketing consultancy Draco Felis, digital publishing company Hukilau and Moviestorm, a virtual movie studio. Now I teach marketing and mobile development, and I'm a freelance writer. I'm also an unashamed film buff, voracious reader, music lover, and foodie.
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I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop their talents. Many of the most creative people I've met have struggled to find an audience, not because their work isn't good enough, but because they haven't been able to afford the tools to work with or have been battling against corporate sales-driven media companies. With the advent of the Internet and new creative tools, more and more of those people are getting the chance to show us all what they can do, to find new audiences, and to contribute to our shared culture. I like to feel I'm doing my bit to help.
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