Wouldn't it be great if we could all go to this new pub and be nice to each other? The current regulars have an opportunity to show how welcoming they are, and the people looking forward to the new offering can demonstrate they do not look down on others (as chandosforlife believes). Surely we can manage that? personally I find the Blythe Hill Tavern is great because it focuses on quality beer and a welcoming friendly atmosphere. Seems to pull in all types of people enjoying some social time at their local. I would love that to be the case for the Chandos and its partly down to us as the local residents to make it happen!