George and Dragon, Lichfield

What to say about "The George", Ross and Keira are fantastic Hosts and keep excellent beer. Okay it is all from Marstons, Jennings or Ringwood predominantly...but always in excellent condition, the Boondoggle when it is on is to die for. Hobgoblin is the best I have ever Drunk and the Brakspears "Oxford Gold" is lovely and refreshing, they have recently won several awards including Cask Marque "Pub of the Year" and are CAMRA Pub of the Season for Summer 2011. Food is simple but tasty, soup or delicious filled cobs (rolls) and the cheese in the cheese and onion compliments the beers wonderfully well. Edge of the town location keeps the youngsters away and it is possible to enjoy good conversation whilst supping the beer....sounds so good I think I may just have to nip round later.

15 Jun 2011 16:11

The Woodman, Wild Hill

I searched out the Woodman on the net prior to travelling down from the Midlands...glad I did. I had read somewhere the words "Cracking Little Boozer" and it sure was. Three pints all in excellent condition, started off with Buntingford "June" floral and hoppy, very refreshing on a warm evening, then Crouch Vale "Yakima Gold" again excellent, nice head, slightly off white with a nice hoppy-citrussy kick and finished off with Adnams "Broadside" super condition, malty toffee flavours with a head that followed the beer all the way down the glass. Friendly locals, knowledgable staff and a great environment..I hope I get asked to go down South on business again as I will definitely add this to my list of favourites, and congrats to all concerned on winning South Herts Pub of the Year.

15 Jun 2011 16:01