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The Pub Near Wiltshire Owned by 1970s Rock Royalty and Frequented by Donkeys
New manager Sydney Blake is planning more events as the pub’s tent talks and quiz nights draw crowds and donkeys visit daily.
- Dire Straits founder John Illsley purchased The East End Arms in 1990, establishing the New Forest pub as a destination for regulars drawn by food, drink, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Previously of The Snakecatcher in Brockenhurst and The Mill at Gordleton, new general manager Sydney Blake joined last week with plans to "keep the locals happy."
- Popular tent talks featuring guest speakers in a heated garden marquee and a sell-out quiz night are drawing crowds, while the pub's "wall of fame" displays local photographs and newspaper cuttings.
- The pub attracts daily donkey visitors alongside music fans hoping for a glimpse of Illsley, who occasionally performs to promote local and up-and-coming bands.
- Blake is open to ideas for New Year events and beyond, while the pub continues serving seasonal favorites like Braised Ox Cheeks in Guinness alongside Ringwood Brewery ales.
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The pub near Wiltshire owned by 1970s rock royalty and frequented by donkeys
A pub near Wiltshire has become a popular spot for music fans and donkeys alike.
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