The Cock Tavern, Hackney

The austere 'distressed' interior might appeal to Hackney hipsters but it's crying out for 'a woman's touch'. Beer selection makes it worth a visit but bring your own soft furnishings (or a cushion).

30 Aug 2012 13:38

So Bar and Eats, Knaresborough

Bistro style bar/ pub. Varied menu and excellent meals although service on slowish side during Saturday afternoon. Four ales on tap including; Moorhouse Blonde Witch and Roosters Yankee in great condition although I've had better Deuchars IPA.

20 Jun 2009 17:21

Blind Jacks, Knaresborough

Great little pub with good range of well kept beers including smart selection of guests. Wife and I were on the hunt for a particular Roosters beer today and so visited Knaresborough. In discussion with the staff they told us it would be on tap in a couple of days but because we couldn't come back they filled us a 4 pint carry-out from the cellar. We were blown away by the friendly service and the staff's enthusiasm and knowledge. Can't wait to revisit. Highly recommended,

20 Jun 2009 17:12

The Bree Louise, Euston

I hate myself for posting a less than glowing review when the Bree Louise does so much to promote interesting real ales. The CAMRA discount is great and it's always a pleasure to discover a new micro. HOWEVER. I've made journeys here to especially try beers listed on the (seemingly current) web site only to find a different selection of ales - maybe half advertised available. Even the blackboard in the bar was out of date and tonight I found the beers on the flat side. To top it all I was even short measured on a half pint! Maybe the landlord is on holiday this week? Please get back to previous high standards.

14 May 2009 21:16

The Black Horse, Fitzrovia

Very friendly bar staff who were doing a good job to promote Cask Ale Week. Sampled Morrissey Fox Blonde but suspect that this beer should no longer be marketed under the MF micro brewery brand. The Seasonal Ales booklet offered in Nicholson pubs states; �it�s this top secret recipe that�s been sent to their brewing partners�� Brewing Partners? Read somewhere that Cropton Brewery in N Yorks is doing the legwork for MF but given the bottled volume they also have to turn out for Tesco I wonder. Will certainly be back to try some more seasonals though.`

7 Apr 2009 12:13

The Lamb and Flag, Marylebone

Uninspiring beer selection. I never been served with anything other than a well short measured pint in this pub. It's a pain to have to always ask for what you paid for. Landord please train your staff to serve pints.

5 Apr 2009 18:43

Leyton Orient Supporter's Club, Leyton

Just posting this review based on visit to the Piglet beer festival on 26 March. Congratultions on a superb event. All beers tried were served perfectly and with the cheapest sarnies I've ever seen in a pub (made with Turkish bread too) - what's not to like? Already looking forward to the next beer festival or playing the Os next season so I can sample the beers on match day.

5 Apr 2009 18:37

The Wrens, Leeds

Very well kept Taylor's Landlord in good-honest pub with friendly staff. Quirky interior worth seeing.

5 Apr 2009 18:31

The Midnight Bell, Leeds

I agree that pub is slightly 'bistro' but what should a modern pub look like? Better this way that some faux Victorian job. Took parents and kids for Saturday lunch and loved it. Good food, friendly bar staff, two guest ales (Vale & Old Bear during visit) plus three regular Leeds Brewery beers and their seasonal also Duvel Green on draft. What more could you want? For a more lively evening drink there are plenty of other pubs in the area. Good work Leeds Brewery.

5 Apr 2009 18:23