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The Green Dragon - Karen State (22nd Feb 2009 - 21:59:36) l am the landlady of the Green Dragon, l am pleased to say that we are a totally renevoted pub with things switched around.... What was the public bar is now the Lounge bar, with leather chairs, a lovely open inglenook fireplace, what was the Pool room now has 2 settees to sink into, the old lounge bar now boasts a larger pool table, with darts, a quiz machine and fruit machine. Good homecooked food is now available Thurs to Sun lunchtimes,and Thurs to Sat evenings. We are child and dog friendly (as long as on a lead - dogs that is). You are always assured a warm welcome. Any queries please call Karen on 01428 723276

Re: The Green Dragon - Paul Robinson (23rd Feb 2009 - 08:14:36) The refurbished Green Dragon is a joy. The new Louge bar has something of the air of a gentleman's club and the roaring open fire most welcoming to both dog and walker. Paul Robinson

Re: The Green Dragon - May (23rd Feb 2009 - 14:51:18) The Green Dragon has certainly had a facelift ! lloks so much better and very friendly too we pop in from time to time with our little one i would give it my recommendation too May

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (26th Feb 2009 - 18:17:05) to update, we are now offering cut price pensioners sunday roasts, was £7, now £5, also childrens roasts at £4

Re: The Green Dragon - george hogg (26th Feb 2009 - 18:40:30) looking forward to visit the pub on 3rd may after 52 years

Re: The Green Dragon - P Weyland (26th Feb 2009 - 20:06:22) I think you'll find the price of a pint has risen somewhat George!

Re: The Green Dragon - Finchie (27th Feb 2009 - 17:38:40) Blimey George - something must have upset you ! I like the new layout, a massive improvement. Top Tip: Ask the Pizza Place to make the pizza really slowly and you can always slip a pint in ! Cheers, Finchie

Re: The Green Dragon - george hogg (28th Feb 2009 - 14:05:45) its a long way from hamilton. scotland. but i will be glad to be back in liphook again and buy a pint whatever the cost. hope the area is still as lovely as i remember in the 50's and the beer is still as good. in the green dragon.

Re: The Green Dragon - Sudha Rai (2nd Mar 2009 - 22:21:10) George, I don't know how long you have been away from Liphook and whether you have tasted Nepalese food before but my husband and I have taken over the Gurkha Chautari Restaurant in Station Road and given it a bit of facelift. We still serve Nepalese food and have recently returned to free delivery in the area. You are most welcome to come and have a "Kathmandu" beer with us. We look forward to showing you Nepalese hospitality in true Gurkha style! Sudha and Mani. [editor - I trust you mean a 'free' beer - for this 'free' advertisement !]

Re: The Green Dragon - Paul (3rd Mar 2009 - 16:09:39) Free beer .......................... hmmmmm Paul

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (5th Mar 2009 - 09:46:19) We may not be able to offer you free beer, but on Mon, Weds & Fri between 4 and 6 pm Courage Best and a weekly nominated lager or cider are 50p cheaper a pint, an absolute bargain, so come and join us and beat the credit crunch. This Saturday, 7th March 8pm, Karaoke, get those tonsils warmed up, and come in for a warble.

Re: The Green Dragon - Sudha (5th Mar 2009 - 16:05:48) Paul, You are most welcome to the Chautari for the free beer.....I might even offer you the Nepal Ice !! I am told that this beer has a real kick to it. (Sorry, for the advertising Ed.Actually,I have been meaning to invite you round to the Chautari so that you would tell everyone in Liphook via this website!) Look forward to meeting you both...and George too,of course. Sudha.

Re: The Green Dragon - Liphookhardware (5th Mar 2009 - 21:07:09) While you are sampling all the food & drink fests on offer in Liphook, we have a store that is affectionally known as 'Aladdin’s Cave.' Opposite to the great Ghurkha Chatori!! We have moved on a bit since you were here - but still offer a good old rummage and products that are not available in any local supermarket or other Liphook stores. Just thought I would add to your visit. LOL The Woods family

Re: The Green Dragon - paul (9th Mar 2009 - 10:21:43) Sudhau - i think you might be getting alot of customers called Paul visit to claim free beer - LOL and as for the "Aladdins Cave" - i know who you are and what are you going to be offering a free box for of nails ? LOL Paul

Re: The Green Dragon - sudha (9th Mar 2009 - 21:05:47) I look forward to meeting the genuine Paul and George for the free beer at the Chautari. I must say I am rather surprised not more people use this website to exchange news and also to advertise the local amenities. After all, it is the local community who make the difference in any place,isn't it?Specially at present when so many High Street shops are closing,we ought to support our local businesses and save the Planet by not driving away too far. Mind you, George is travelling a long way to visit Liphook, so we should welcome him and make his visit enjoyable! Sudha.

Re: The Green Dragon - Liphookhardware (9th Mar 2009 - 22:36:18) Paul Of course you know who we are - and so does anyone else who reads the messages, the name is at the top of posts!! Sorry - no free boxes of nails - but could recommend a good optician LOL

Re: The Green Dragon - Paul (10th Mar 2009 - 10:25:01) LOL ..................

Re: The Green Dragon - george hogg (10th Mar 2009 - 11:31:31) looking forward too be back in my favourite village liphook. and be back amongst people who made the sappers from longmoor camp very welcome in your beautiful town george

Re: The Green Dragon - karen State (10th Mar 2009 - 11:42:14) Cant get to the pub before 2.30, or just want to eat later? Why not take advantage of our take away Sunday Lunch service? Simply pre order and you can take away a delicious Roast dinner or eat in the pub at a time that suits you. Tel 01428 723276 for details. Bookings now being taken for Mothering Sunday 22nd March

Re: The Green Dragon - Neil (10th Mar 2009 - 12:18:20) Karen I have to say it is great to see a pub in liphook that has the feel of the pubs in years gone by, its a proper pub. Me and my mates enjoyed many a long day in there. Keep it up

Re: The Green Dragon - Anne Heywood (11th Mar 2009 - 14:32:41) I'm glad that Karen's post about The Green Dragon has got back to talking about the proper subject - THE GREEN DRAGON!!

Re: The Green Dragon - sudha (11th Mar 2009 - 22:14:06) Yes, there is nothing like a good pub in a village.I look forward to a nice meal there once my hubby recovers from his surgery and we are back in the swing of things in Liphook. I didn't mean to divert the topic from the Green dragon to the Chautari as I was trying to inform George about the changes in Liphook so I am sorry if I offended any body. Actually, this has given the pub a really good advertisement ,don't you think? See you there soon? Sudha.

Re: The Green Dragon - liphookhardware (11th Mar 2009 - 23:39:25) Fully accepted slapped wrist - but like true conversations, they diversify. A bit of TIC. Good luck to the Dragon, it needed a makeover! Our support for other businesses is never in doubt!

Re: The Green Dragon - George Hogg (12th Mar 2009 - 10:50:39) I hope you get this picture which I would like to be shown in the website for the green dragon. I want to know if anyone recognizes this man as he was the old landlord in the late 50's when I visited liphook I am visiting on the 3rd of may this year George Hogg

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (15th Mar 2009 - 10:22:25) Hello George, I shall be very pleased to welcome you to The Green Dragon on 3rd May, you really wont recognise the place now, talking of recognising, how about a picture of yourself so we can recognise you when you come. Regards Karen

Re: The Green Dragon - Neil (16th Mar 2009 - 12:23:55) George, I have asked a friend of mine and he think people called Benwell had the Dragon in the 60's so might be them. He is going to ask about so will update if I get anymore info.

Re: The Green Dragon - george hogg (16th Mar 2009 - 15:46:21) hi neil i would be very pleased if you could get this information for me it would be interesting if you could get his name. on the back of the photo it says jim? that's all the information i have i remember him because he was a good host & made us very welcome george

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (25th Mar 2009 - 10:15:23) Saturday 28th March, 70's Fancy dress disco, pull on that afro and come and boogie down! Saturday 4th April, Karaoke starts 8pm, come along for a warble, guaranteed good fun.

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (29th Mar 2009 - 12:09:03) Karaoke Saturday 4th April 8pm, warm up those tonsils! Saturday 18th April Race night in aid of Dreams come true childrens charity, come along and put your shirt on a nag!

Re: The Green Dragon - Paul (9th Apr 2009 - 13:55:33) Karen Got any special events on this Easter ? Paul

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (11th Apr 2009 - 15:19:52) Hi Paul, nothing for Easter, but we do have a race night next sat 18th

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (2nd May 2009 - 18:40:59) hi George, are you still coming tomorrow?

Re: The Green Dragon - karen State (3rd May 2009 - 16:21:58) George came in today with his family. They we're absolutely delightful, had lunch which they thoroughly enjoyed, proves this website works.

Re: The Green Dragon - george hogg (9th May 2009 - 13:26:46) hi karen i thoroughly enjoyed my trip back to the green dragon after 50 years. it brought back all my memories of the pub, just wish i could have turned the clock back & met all the local characters i spoke to all those years ago. myself and my family enjoyed our very tasty lunch and i enjoyed the pint of best bitter which just tasted the same (great) the staff were very nice & the locals i spoke to are still as friendly today as the local people were back then. the green dragon has definately had a facelift too. it looks good. it's just a pity i couldn't spend more time in the area. i would certainly have spent more time in the green dragon.

Re: The Green Dragon - Karen State (11th May 2009 - 21:37:04) Thanks for that George, it was lovely to see you.

Re: The Green Dragon - karen state (5th Jun 2009 - 18:49:40) Saturday 6th June Karaoke 8pm start, Sunday 7th June open at 9am for pre Lidba drinks and bacon sarnies, Saturday 13th June Disco 8pm start.

Re: The Green Dragon - susie bee (2nd Aug 2010 - 21:25:16) my aunty elaine and uncle ernie used to run the green dragon and i have many a happy memoirie there lazin upstairs whilst they was hard at work and i remember at the age of 10 or so tryin to help on a peaceful sunday afternoon and droppin many a glass...lol have always loved that pub but my aunt and uncle are no longer in that business got grown up kids and chillin lol but was so nice to read up on u all good luck susie xxxxx

Re: The Green Dragon - suzanne titcomb (4th Aug 2010 - 07:18:53) susie remember your aunt and uncle from my days in liphookreally the good old days not like at this time

Re: The Green Dragon - Rob Wright (4th Aug 2010 - 13:00:43) I have lived in the village for 3 years now and never been in, I was always put off by the external appearance but with the positive comments I will definently pay a visit, couple of questions; What is the disabled access like and do you take bookings?

Re: The Green Dragon - karenstate (5th Aug 2010 - 17:40:49) hi, we have disabled acces at the rear of the pub, we are open 11 to 11, we open the kitchen thurs till sun 12 till 2, evenings 6.30 till 8.30, look forward to seeing you tel 01428 723276, kind regards, karen

Re: The Green Dragon - Dave Heading (7th Jul 2011 - 15:27:11) Hi Guys and Gals, What is it like in the pub now?

Re: The Green Dragon - Mary W (7th Jul 2011 - 15:41:16) The fire isn't lit...

Re: The Green Dragon - B (7th Jul 2011 - 17:23:32) quiet!

Re: The Green Dragon - dave butler (1st Jun 2012 - 19:31:52) My great grandparents ran the green dragon during the war (the Jessops),,my nan met my grandad there as he was based near by and my mum lived there for a while also,,,never been but must pay a visit sometime.

Re: The Green Dragon - Don Petter (2nd Jun 2012 - 18:33:02) Just caught up with this thread. The picture is indeed of Fred Benwell, who was landlord of the Green Dragon in the late '50s and early '60s, when I started my drinking career! He was ex-RAF and an excellent and friendly host. I seem to remember he left and moved to the Odiham area. The saloon bar was only the little front square area up the steps on the right, and the beams had several leather straps (like the hangers on a tube train) which were very useful, as he said, 'when the bar was in motion'. A bit earlier than this the landlord was a Mr Larner, whose son Gerald I can remember playing with. I am looking forward to visiting the new Green Dragon format in the near future.

Re: The Green Dragon - Mari Wallace (8th Jun 2012 - 16:55:25) I'm researching/writing a piece on the Green Dragon for the Liphook Community Magazine and would welcome any specifics about the pub's history. I've been to the Heritage Centre and got information from them, and have read the Talkback thread but would be grateful for any other information or anecdotes.

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