Bulldog, Longdowns

(Pub closed, future uncertain). Formerly a stonemason's yard, an Italian restaurant and latterly a pub called the Stonemasons' Arms, its latest manifestation (July 2013) is as the Bulldog, billing itself as a 'sports bar', albeit selling three real ales. Entry at the front leads through the pool and table football room, followed by a separate sitting and drinking/dining area, and finally into the larger square-shaped bar room wherein resides the sports TV and a coin-operated boxing machine. The bar on the right sports three handpumps offering Tribute plus two other guest beers, often varied and which may be from regional or more local breweries. A continuous running sports commentary or piped music can be rather intrusive, but the atmosphere will clearly suit especially the younger drinker and sports fan. Buses stop outside the door.