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Three Tuns Solstice, Clun Pale Ale, Salopian Oracle and Hobsons Best on sale last weekend all at £4 per pint. I thought the ones I drank were in better condition than those I tried in the Tuns. Spectacular view from the superbly kept beer garden.
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In for a pint in the early evening. Very quiet but the Hobson's Best was fine and the staff were friendly. Got the feeling this is where the more mature couples in Bishops Castle drink.
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A nice place to watch yesterday's rugby quietly and read the papers. Big Nev's was on offer from the town's Six Bells Brewery, Stirling from the Three Tuns Brewery (which was not on sale in the Tuns itself) and Hobson's Best. Robinson's Flagon was the cider. A different experience from the town's pubs but still very enjoyable.
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The staff here are incredibly nice and the food is really good. We basked in the autumn sunshine in the large garden overlooking the town. Must be a fantastic spot in Summer. Robinson's Flagon cider is good stuff. Lovely pub, lovely people.
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Agreed this is a bit food orientated bit it is a Hotel and for those who are looking for a meal it seemed popular, but after 9 pm it becomes a very nice place for a pint, particularly the front paneled room which does take you back in time, well worth a visit.
Enjoyed a very nice half of Station Brewery's Cambrian Gold in the garden early on and a nice pint of Big Nev's later in the evening in a very nice chatty, well but not brightly lit atmosphere.
If you are there early evening the best option is to head for the very nice beer garden with superb views over the town to the Shropshire hills. On the first visit here during one of the towns beer festivals there was a marvelous atmosphere in the garden with a band (Destry's Destroyers?) playing what sounded like a modern version of Jewish Wedding music, very entertaining.
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This very sedate Hotel bar is situated at the top end of town and whilst it does seem more geared towards diners, it does still have a few merits to justify a visit although it is somewhat overshadowed by its 2 brewpub neighbours. The hotel is to the right whilst the squeaky door to the left leads to the first of 3 sections in the pub side, a rather quaint paneled room with a small bar area and open fire but laid out for diners on my visit. The next room is slightly larger and a bit more pubby in d�cor but this too was laid out for diners. The main bar area is at the rear but you cannot fail to escape from that subdued hotel bar feel and the seemingly large proportion of bare floor space makes it a appear a bit empty and hollow. One corner is dedicated to the local cricket club and among the bits and bobs is an interesting 1833 inventory of the stock. The current stock included 3 ales, Hobson�s Twisted Spire, Hobson�s Best and Six Bells Big Nev from down the road. Given the number of customers, 3 ales is probably as much as you would want to see in order to retain the quality. One big plus is the presence of a bar billiards table and there are also various traditional board games, dominoes and flat screen TV, albeit quite badly positioned. The old time piped music is probably enough to ensure that the customer base is largely mature and civilised although for a Friday night, the place was alarmingly bereft of people altogether. I gather the garden is something to behold but as it was dark I couldn�t see much beyond the initial patio and small pond. The Castle is certainly worth popping into but I wouldn�t particularly make an evening of the place although in the summer, it may be amore appealing thanks to its garden.
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Bit like going back in time entering this hotel and when I was there there were playing old time music too. Beers on tap were Hobsons and Big Nev (from the Six Bells). Not a great Hobsons fan but appeared to be kept in good order. Staff friendly and food very good. Would definitely recommend eating here and probably popping over to the Three Tuns for a beer.
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dableywolf is bang on. Excellent beers, nicely decorated. The prints on the walls areparticularly nice (and a beautiful ceramic bust in the middle bar.)
The garden is quite delightful.
Also a good hotel to stay at - quiet and comfortable.
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Number five of the six pubs who are part of the Bishops Castle beer festival. 2009 was another classic (the weather notwithstanding). Great selection of Cornish beers in the garden and the hot pork bap was superb in taste and quantity. Just the job to soak up the beer inside you.
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Excellemt beers served in a lovely setting. Big Nev's, Goldings and Hobson's bitter on tap.Tastefully decorated interior with a working bar billiards table. Opens at 12 for food, but beer is available earlier on request. I have not eaten here, but the menu is extensive, not cheap, but comes highly recommended by friends.The beer garden is quite wonderful, lovely views, a curious selection of seating and a giant foot appearing from under a tree. Or had I drunk one beer too many?
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Great beer, especially the Hobsons and good food dealt in size. Shame the pub has gone a bit foody so the old bar is now a corridor to a rather strange garden. Publican should spend a bit more time behind the bar rather than the wheelbarrow.
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I had a fantastic time here at the beer festival last year, hard to get food though without booking.
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Everything a country town hotel should be. Cracking beer, a friendly welcome and decent food, log fires in winter and outside, the crowning glory - probably the best beer garden in the country, a landscaped terrace with unforgettable views over the rolling Shropshire countryside. What I'd imagine a Tuscan hillside to look if I'd ever been to Tuscany, except with apple trees instead of olives.
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