Established in 1957, this little hostelry claims t...

Established in 1957, this little hostelry claims to have won more 'Best of Bermuda' awards for Best Pub than all other Bermudian pubs combined. I can readily believe this.

It also claims to be the original inspiration for the 'Cheers' pub in the US TV series, although of this I am somewhat sceptical - I'll let them fight it out with the 'Bull and Finch' pub in Boston USA.

A range of keg beers on offer, including Sam Adams and various ales from Dockyard Brewing Company. Unfortunately, they serve US pints, not Imperial pints. (I always feel cheated by this - though I know full well the price is adjusted downward to reflect the smaller US measure).

Good range of pub grub - but at first glance, somewhat overpriced in my opinion. A disappointing Bermuda fish chowder - for me the only thing that made it Bermudian was the rum and sherry peppers. However my deep fried fish and chips were good (probably the best chips I've had on the Island, in recent times). The wife's open panino of smoked salmon, figs, walnuts and cream cheese was reportedly excellent.

They don't serve all guests seated at the table at the same time - the meals are delivered 'as they come'. So, if you have been brought up with basic manners and don't start your meal until all have been served, expect your dish to be cold by the time all meals arrive at the table.

We complained about this (after all, there were only two of us at the table to serve) and the manageress was most apologetic; explaining my wife's special of 'soup and sandwich' was treated as one course, and they were waiting for me to finish my chowder before bringing out her special. She then fixed everything (zapping my cold soup, etc) and the service by all staff thereafter was exemplary. Couldn't be faulted.

Free wifi, ask for password.