Leather Bottle, Belvedere  

The Leather Bottle is a pleasant, old-fashioned pub: maritime prints, ship models in cases, hanging jugs on the ceiling and a fireplace all give the place a welcoming air. A couple of real ales are available and pub grub is served at mealtimes. The Leather Bottle seems to attract an older group of locals and this mature vibe was reflected in the showing of rugby, not football, on the TV; as for the availability of All Nite Long dietary supplements in the gents' toilets, we couldn't possibly comment. Loos labelled Gulls and Buoys, plus a plastic British bulldog over the fireplace (slogan: friends welcome, relatives by appointment), add a slightly odd flavour to proceedings. It's one of the best pubs in Belvedere, and handy for Lesnes Abbey and the Green Chain Walk, so give it a try if you're in the neighbourhood.

reviewed:
6/2/2006

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

Sky TV (small screens)

beer garden

pool table

separate restaurant

darts

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