please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Popped in early on a warm Thursday in July to check the cricket & wet the whistle. Both accomplished satisfactorily; Greene King IPA @ 2.75 was both reasonably priced & refreshing, and there were many televisions to choose from. Bar person was friendly & efficient.
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Currently has a 'real ale festival' on until May 7th, but that only entailed 3 beers - Lost Dene Bitter (Courage Best); Deuchars IPA and Marstons 'Me Duck', all at �2.50/pt. The latter was good, the Deuchars a little green. Loads of TV's with the football on, but the sound was from the 3D commentary in the back (glasses �2 deposit), and frustratingly 1.5 seconds ahead of the action on most of the TV's. Staff were pretty good.
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Walked in and stright back out. looks now like a JDW in black.. plastic bar.. not for me the lads... Sorry
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BITE need to update this one, no longer a Hogshead but something else.
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Initial impressions seemed good, with around 4 cask ales available and a good value but basic food menu available. However, the food taking 45 minutes to arrive (for simple choices - one fish and chips and one pie and chips) somewhat puts me off a further visit.
alexw - 13 May 2011 18:46 |
Was in here when the Ashes was on, asked if they would be showing the football. Very helpful and polite bar staff. Said she was but wasnt sure which screen yet.
Showed the footie aswell as the cricket.
The food was ok. Not 10/10 but I'd give it 7/10.
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Lowely pint of john's Smith , wasn't so keen on the sandwiches 7/10
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Only John Smiths Cask on the ale front, but i opted for a Chicken/bacon club sandwich,chips,and a strongbow all 4 �4.75!,bargain :) 8/10
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Really good food. Possibly the best pub nachos I've had anywhere in the world! Though the seating could use some work. It's hard to see the televisions.
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On a recent trip to Manchester one of our group became very ill. Not through drink as it was 1200 in the morning. The manager Mike Farrand as his staff were marvellous. He called an ambulance and stayed with us until our friend was transfered to hospital. It was found to be food poisoning. The service throughout in the Hogshead was firstclass.
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