I used to love the HOB It had real charcter, I particularly loved the 'Hobfest's" and Rock nights there was a really diverse crowd and quirky decorating touches.
I looked in a couple of weeks ago after the new owners took it over and it just looked GRIM.
big fruit machines in pride of place where once a funny wooden Pew sat.
It just looked like a real 'geezer' pub a bit like the Bird In Hand.
Bored woman behind the bar-just Meh!
I really hope it doesn't become some awful football pub, I loved having a rock pub and comedy club place.
I'll be gutted if the makeover involves playing generic music (muzak)
fruit machines and other grimness.