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Comments by FannyBlancmange
More like a Harvester than a pub. The grub is great value though.
26 Jan 2015 11:12
The Courthouse Station, Barnsley
Like many Wetherspoons premises (which it is not) here we have a large distinguished old building kept accessible to the public even as it crumbles. Its former grandeur can still be espied through the delapidation.
Clientele overwhelmingly older blokes when I was there. Big sports TVs on the walls, some lively banter, and a particularly bland pint of John Smith's.
26 Jan 2015 10:00
Lovely setting, great interior, dog-friendly, good beer. Pricey though.
Expected to see it busier on a mild dry Saturday night but the London-bred landlord seems to prefer to run it as "my gaff for holding court with my clique", which isn't terribly conducive or convivial.
14 Sep 2014 14:41
Nice olde gaff in undemonstrative setting. Must try the tasty-smelling grub next visit.
5 May 2014 14:14
Quiet on the Wednesday late afternoon I visited again recently. Good pint of Gravedigger. Nice helpful older barmaid and board-games in progress.
5 May 2014 14:11
Great building and characterful interior with great views out over the front. Food served midweek is rather poor though - seemingly supplied by a vast industrial caterer for warming up, decoration and serving at the pub. You get a lot on your plate but I didn't come close to finishing it (unusual for a mean slob like me).
5 May 2014 14:09
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The Oakwood, Glossop
Was closed for refurbishment late in 2014. Re-opened with an Olde Americee look seemingly targeted at the types who would otherwise traipse to Mcr city centre.
26 Jan 2015 11:17