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Yes I'm back again in my favourite Scarborough pub. Been coming here to Scarborough once or twice per year since '93 and popped into the Alma every time. but still no complaints! Only problem us it can be slightly hard to find but follow the directions in previous reviews and you can't go wrong - Cheers !
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A new entry into the 2015 GBG so it had to be ticked.
The Alma is either reached from the Angel by walking through town like we did or follow the road round towards the station.
A decent looking pub that has 3 areas for drinkers, a large front bar with an arch that leads to a nook type bar & between the bar and toilets is a room with a pool in it.
The bar offered a large choice of ales and I was in 2 minds what to have so after much deliberation I went for a pint of Mansfield England's Pride which is a good honest pint.
A fair crowd of locals in with the wife and I being the only non locals.
Loads of toby, whiskey & ale jugs hanging above the bar and on the shelfs.
Without knowing this pub had made it into the 2015 GBG I wouldn't of bothered coming in as it wasn't on my walking route back into town, worthy of a stop though.
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Only gave it 9/10 (should be 9.99/10 really) as don't want the landlord to sit back on his laurels too much! My 2nd review and pub gets better, great beer (Temptation, Englands Pride, Black Sheep & Old Rosie cider), Still v handy for station & town centre but with it being down back street so you don't get all the riff raff. I've been in every day while on this holiday so can't be too bad - well worth a visit!
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Great little back-street boozer which is just off the main centre and very handy for the station. Four of us had a very pleasant couple of pints each (Copper Dragon Best being very good) and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Lots of nick-nacks everywhere help to make this a pub not to be missed.
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Just got off the train at Scarborough and within 5 minuits I was being served a pint of Lancaster in excellent form. This is my second revue but I think it warrants it as this must be the ideal pub - very handy for the Station but away from the seafront so not too busy but not too quiet. Four real ales on at the moment. Also a lot of effort has been spent creating the right atmosphere with various jugs and other artefacts hanging from the ceiling (not quite sure what halve of them are!). I'll definetly return during the rest of my week's holiday here.
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Saw this pub out of the corner of my eye and you can tell from the exterior it serves real ale. They had four on when I went in - I had World Top Anglers Reward @ 4% and it was well kept. The only let down was the bespectacled friendly barman turning down Rocket Man by Elton John because he 'does not like it' even though most of the punters in there are 20+ years older than him and likely much more discerning in their musical tastes...-1pt for lack of culture.
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I've been visiting this pub every time I've been in Scarborough since 1993 and I've always found the beers to be in excellent condition and cannot agree with earlier comments, and always look forward to visiting this favourite watering hole!
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Beer is very poor. Most pints are either off or on the turn. This pub is however popular with a small band of regulars who must have become used to the beer served. Lager is also poor - forget any ideas of a crisp clean pint of lager. The Landlord has done much to 'improve' the pub recently by adding a TV and a pool room.
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Not the force it used to be when Malton Ales were regularly on tap here. The Theakstons I had was very average. Definitely on a downhill slide at the moment.
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Seems to have expanded its drinking areas since my last visit a few years ago. It's now a spacious but still comfortable pub with low ceilings with zillions of toby jugs hanging off them. Busy and popular with all kinds of customers. Unfortunately the beer range is very boring- just bland national brands in the main- and the pint of Theakstons XB which I ordered was definitely past its best, although just about drinkable, which would explain why the Alma no longer features in the Good Beer Guide.
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Average.
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Have to agree with the previous comments.Good old fashioned pub.Never tried the food,but menu looked fine with decent prices.Service was top notch.
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Nice friendly local near town centre. Serves good quality selction of ales.
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Great beer and atmosphere, some real characters get in here but none of them are bad natured. Pop in for a drink sometime and remind yourself of how pubs really should be.
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This wonderful pub's hard to find and you won't notice it if you're simply passing the end of the street. I've been visiting Scarborough for thirty years and didn't know of it! The pub and its sign are hidden by the church hall (or whatever it is) next door.
If you're leaving the station, look out for the newsagent diagonally opposite, and then head down the alley next to it. Then you'll find the Alma.
Best thing about this pub? The helpful staff!
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Wonderful place with old arifacts hanging from the ceiling, friendly environment and proper hand pulled cask ale (Youngers, Theakston, Tetleys always on), the usual bar snacks available at lunchtime mon-sat 12-2.... and a happy landlord who is always pleased to serve. Oh and great staff (from one of them)
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Oh yes! I remember it well....
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Absolutely my favourite pub in Scarborough, the beer is always great, food is wonderful and the atmosphere almost too friendly
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