Drink 3/5 Decor 3/5 Price 3/5 Atmosphere 2/5 Staff 4/5

I HAVE not really talked about health and safety via my column before but I feel it is necessary after spotting a fire exit sign in The Pheasant's beer garden.

As the first proper pub garden of the summer, it had grass, swings, tables with parasols and even something resembling a deflated bouncy castle.

Now, I'm not that healthy and I'm certainly not that safe, but I cannot help but wonder what bit of government legislation means they have to put the sign up.

I didn't consider my pint a fire risk. Is the sign there because the Government thinks my drink will spontaneously combust?

All joking aside, I am disappointed they had no real ale on tap during my visit.

They did have Tayto crisps, however, easily the best name for a potato product.

The Irish snack is supposedly made at Tayto Castle and I would like to think the place is made out of potatoes rather than just being a factory.

I would say the barmaids were pretty - especially the second one - but I do not want to be accused of writing another lecherous review'.

Cautious to take such a risk, I will settle on saying they were friendly and softened the blow of the Best not being available.

The Pheasant offers roast dinners on Sundays and occasional band nights which are found in boozers up and down the land.