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No real ale sold on last visit.
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Uninspiring Cask Ale selection since the new owners took over - a selection of One! It has been Bombardier, Spitfire and Directors all OK but nothing special - No entertainment and very loud juke box playing in bar area
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This pub has changed hands since the last review, with the people who ran the All Labour in Vain taking over.
One real ale on on my last visit (Spitfire)..
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I think it�s about time that someone else reviewed this pub apart from stevane, who obviously loves the place.
This is an ex Greenhalls pub according to the sign outside, it�s a very steep walk up from the gorge area and it doesn�t help when there�s a torrential downpour on the way! It�s pretty much a one roomed pub although there is a dining style area partitioned off to the left of the door as you enter. There�s also a pool table at the other end of the room. It has a decent looking fireplace and a number of high backed settles around the place, plus a couple of bar stools. It also has a quiz machine.
3 handpumps on the bar selling Draught Bass, Theakston Old Peculiar and Tetley Dark Mild, so nothing from a micrbrewery, just the nationals. The Mild is probably unusual round here though. Had a pint of the Bass and a Mild whilst waiting for the weather to calm down a bit. The Bass was OK, the Mild was excellent. There were a few regulars in, with a load of boisterous banter going on between them and the landlady which was amusing. It�s an OK pub. I�d probably call in again if in the area but it is one hell of a climb to get here.
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The Theakston's Old Peculier was exceptional last night. Donna real does know how to keep quality beer. Well done! Luv it!
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Must say the Old Speckled Hen was in great condition last night and the place was very clean and tidy. Donna continues to do an excellent job and the pub appears to go from strength to strength.
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Had a lovely basket meal last night... in a basket, Cumberland Sausage ring and chips for under a fiver and great pints of Directors and Broadside. This pub continues to excel !
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What a pleasure to drink in this pub. Perfectly kept every changing Cask Ales always served in the correct branded glassware. It is so obvious that Real Ale is a passion and attention to detail is evident. The choice last night was Old Speckled Hen, Theakston�s Best Bitter and Theakston�s Old Peculier, which was gorgeous!
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I had to try out the new Mild last night. Tetley Dark Mild and although Mild is not my favourite tipple I can say I was very impressed with the quality. It's good to see a pub trying something different especially in a Banks's Obsessed area like the midlands - far superior to Banks's Original. Well done!
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The beer was exceptional last night... 2 pints of Theakstons Best Bitter and 2 of Abbott and I still wanted more!
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Thank you for your reply and fair do's: 10/10 for caring. I guess I should have brought the beer back but that's a different issue in itself. Some people just don't like the 'hassle' of complaining - especially when you are new to a pub and there are regulars at the bar, and it's quiet - I'm sure many people will identify with this. I've taken a beer back in my own local and have been given a very strange look by the staff!
Stvane: Banks' Mild is much nicer than Black Sheep, which I find a bit dull. Each to their own and yes, I will pop in again next time I'm in Ironbridge.
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Mark_J I am really sorry you did not enjoy your visit to the pub. I do have a few questions to ask if the Mild you were drinking was tangy why oh why did you not bring it back to the bar where the young lady working would of investigated the problem. On looking into it I have found you recieved the last of the barrel. If we had known this at the time it would of been flushed and the new one would of been put on and you would of been offered either of our excellent guest ales at no extra charge. As for how we got Best pub in Telford is due to the fact we pride ourselves on how we look after our customers and are always open to comments as feed back is the only way to discover how to improve things. Thank you for your comments its a shame you could not have made them in person.
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Perhaps Mark_J you should have complained about the "Tangy Mild" I'm sure it would have been changed for you. It often happens with real ale near the bottom of the cask. It is the nature of the beast. More importantly why have Banks's when Black Sheep and Broadside were both on offer? I had a couple of pints of each last night and they were excellent. Perhaps you should try another visit to "The Best Pub in Telford" maybe on a busier night to find out why it gained over 2/3rds of the vote.
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I can not beleive that this pub won a 'best in Telford' award! I popped in last night and it was nothing special. My Banks' was tangy.
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Great pints (6) of Black Sheep tonight... can't fault it, the best I've had anywhere..and the Merlot was nice too...so I've been told!
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Attended the White Horse Llama Night last night. What a fun place to be and the beer was spot on, Hobgobblin
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Thank You letter recieved at the White Horse:
To Chris & Andy
Many thanks to you and your helpers for everything you did on Saturday - the food and service was excellent (as usual) It was a really special night for me.
All the best
Mrs G.Foster
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Thank You letter recieved at the White Horse:
To the staff of the White Horse.
I would like to thank you so much for the meals, you all prepared and served on occasion of my Birthday 21st August (Saturday)
It was a lovely evening and a surprise for me, I just thought I was coming for a drink It was a lovely get-together with friends and family.
Thank you for your hard work the meals were excellent and a lovely atmosphere.
Thank you for a very pleasant evening.
Yours faithfully
Mrs E. Carter
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It is a GREAT PUB as Rob and I can confirm - Great atmosphere Chris and Andy Well Done!!!!!
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Hello my names Andy and i'm one of the licensees at the White Horse. Ive noticed no-one has commented about my pub so far even though users have commented about pubs nearby. So I thought I would get the ball rolling. Myself and Chris Bird have run the 'Horse for just over 2 and half years now and since taking over we have refurbished the public bar and are in the process of finishing off decorating the toilets. We sell 5 real ales and a hand-pull cider and will appear in the new edition (2005) of the CAMRA 'Good Beer Guide'
The White Horse was built in the early 17th century and is a typical olde-world type of pub. I think we have the largest open fire in the Gorge (hence the huge pile of chopped wood outside)and is an ideal place to nod off while enjoying your favourite pint. So there you are, your comments and ratings please!
Andrew - 4 Sep 2004 12:58 |
