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Staff still efficient, busy on our recent visit, good range of ales on; I had Leprechaun Stout [tasty ale], Hadrian Border Brewery 'Farne Island' [nice golden ale], Backtop 'Pavilion Pale Ale' [refreshing pint], Hanlon's 'Yellow Hammer' [nice & refreshing], Acorn 'Abbey Road' [sharp tasty pint] & Naylor's 'Rose' [smooth ale].
21 Mar 2020 11:27
Quite busy on our recent visit, friendly locals, pleasant & helpful barmaids, 7 ales on. I indulged in Rat Brewery 'White Rat' [decent pint] & Riverhead Brewery 'Lemon Sherbet' [nice & tasty].
20 Mar 2020 19:23
Now called the Whitesmith Arms, sizeable establishment with a pub feel. Friendly & helpful barstaff. I indulged in Wainwrights Golden Ale, a nice pint.
19 Mar 2020 19:45
busy pub, 7 ales on, friendly & helpful barstaff, decent food at reasonable prices. I had pints of Bank Top 'Flat Cap' [decent ale] & Abbeydale 'deception' [a pleasant golden ale].
19 Mar 2020 19:40
Sizeable, lively pub [with plenty of seating]. efficient barmaid, only 2 ales on our recent visit, I had Coach-house 'Scrumdown', a decent pint.
19 Mar 2020 19:35
Fairly busy, good music on the jukebox, helpful barman. I had the in-house 'J.B. Chophouse Ale' [brewed by Thwaites] a decent smooth pint.
18 Mar 2020 11:28
Quiet on our recent sunday visit, [tried on saturday but so crowded did not bother] comfortable pub, efficient barman. I had Black Edge 'Hop Pale Ale' , a smooth palatable ale.
18 Mar 2020 11:24
Still a busy pub, 7 ales & 2 ciders, pleasant barmaid. I indulged in Abbeydale 'Demon', a smooth creamy tasty ale.
18 Mar 2020 11:19
Quite a few customers in early Sunday evening, efficient staff, comfortable seating; 5 or 6 ales on, I indulged in Peerless 'Boadicea', a decent pint.
17 Mar 2020 13:09
Sizable pub, good smoking area to the side. Friendly & helpful barstaff. 3 ales on, I had Moorhouse's 'Pendle Witch'; an ok pint.
17 Mar 2020 13:04
Fairly quiet on our recent visits, friendly helpful barstaff; only one ale on again, 'Lancaster Bomber' which was a well kept & only £2 a pint.
17 Mar 2020 13:00
Barmaids helpful, cheap prices on a Wednesday, I had pints of Lister's 'Best Bitter [a decent session ale] & Fyne Ales 'Jarl' [a tasty blonde ale].
15 Oct 2019 18:22
On our recent visit I indulged in Reedley Hallows 'Pendleside', a tasty ale.
15 Oct 2019 18:20
Good selection of ales on during our visit prior to the ale festival, I had Grafton 'Caramel Stout' [smooth & tasty], Branscombe Brewery 'Summa That' [a decent ale] & Nethergate 'Old Growler' [a tasty porter].
15 Oct 2019 18:18
Bit quiet on our midweek visit, easier to get a seat. I had Fyne Ales 'Vital Spark' [a dark tasty ale].
14 Oct 2019 10:50
Fairly busy on our midweek visit, indulged in Robinson's '[Iron Maiden] Trooper', a well kept ale.
14 Oct 2019 10:35
Only 1 ale on during our recent visit, Marston's 'Sweet Chariot' [nice fruity ale].
11 Oct 2019 18:19
The Hop House is only open at weekends, fairly quiet on our recent midweek visit. Friendly barman, I had Thwaites 'Wainwright' [good pint].
11 Oct 2019 18:16
Helpful and friendly barmaid, friendly locals. 9 ales & 2 ciders on; I had a pint of each:- Froth Blowers 'Piffle Snonker' [nice session beer], Froth Blowers 'Hornswoggle' [smooth & very tasty], Flying Monk 'Jackdaw Porter' [nice & smooth], Big Bog 'Will O'the Wisp' [nice ale], Black Country 'BFG' [a sharp but pleasant ale], Black Country 'Pig on the Wall' [nice pint], Lymestone Brewery 'Foundation Stone [quite tasty], Coach House 'Elderflower' [a pleasant ale] & Ambridge 'Flower Power' [also a pleasant ale, appropriate for a hippy].
10 Oct 2019 19:34
Fairly busy on our recent midweek visit, staff efficient. I partook of Oliver Phillips 'Holy Roller' [U.S. craft beer, quite tasty] & Exmoor Gold [good pint, as usual].
10 Oct 2019 19:22
2 ales on during our recent visit, I had Jennings 'Cocker Hoop' [ decent pint]
7 Oct 2019 12:42
Friendly efficient barmaid, comfortable pub; I had Wye Valley HPA again [nice ale].
7 Oct 2019 12:38
Another visit to Bewdley, barstaff & regulars at the Talbot are friendly, nice pub; I had Ludlow 'Gold' [pleasant ale].
7 Oct 2019 12:36
5 ales available on our recent visit, large covered beer garden. I indulged in Shropshire Hills Beauty, [a decent ale].
4 Oct 2019 18:41
Large pub, beer garden at rear, very busy on our visit. Had an 'Affinity' craft beer [quite tasty].
4 Oct 2019 18:37
Now re-opened, cosy pub with comfortable seating, helpful barman. 7 ales on, I had Wigan Brewhouse 'Back to Back' [a decent ale].
3 Oct 2019 19:40
Full name is The Swan & Dog, large food dominated pub large smoking area to front, 2 ales on, I had Harvey's 'Sussex' [decent pint].
3 Oct 2019 09:40
Nice comfortable spacious pub, good beer garden at rear containing an unique tree. Very friendly barmaid. I indulged in the in-house 'White Horse' ale on both visits [a pleasant ale].
1 Oct 2019 19:38
The White Horse Hotel, Sudbury
If this is the Gainsborough [as mentioned below] I thought it was a nice spacious pub with a good beer garden to rear. Barmaids were friendly. 2 ales on, Doombar & Adnam's 'Ghost Ship' which was my choice [a decent pint].
1 Oct 2019 19:35
Spacious pub, friendly barman friendly locals, good beer garden to rear. I had Green King 'London Glory' , only ale on but a decent pint.
1 Oct 2019 19:30
Nice spacious pub, large beer garden at rear & smoking area at front. Friendly helpful barmaid & competent barman. I indulged in Bishop Nick 'Gospel' & Woodforde's 'Wherry', both decent ales.
1 Oct 2019 19:27
Decent traditional pub [Black Adder Brewery Tap in full], friendly barmaid, sixeable smoking area at rear. I indulged in Mauldon's 'Silver Adder' a decent ale].
30 Sep 2019 22:06
Spacious pub, beer garden at rear with smoking area to side. Friendly barmaid; 2 ales on, I had Fullers 'London Pride'[ an OK pint].
30 Sep 2019 22:02
Looks like a decent pub with 2 handpumps, but no ale on [still settling], so did not bother staying.
30 Sep 2019 09:18
Efficient staff, large spacious pub with tables out front for smokers. Decent food at reasonable prices. I had a pint of Abbeydale 'Moonshine' , a very pale acceptable ale.
30 Sep 2019 09:15
Large spacious 'spoons with a beer garden at rear up steps. Staff were efficient, but only 2 guest ales on, JHB and Jaipur [hoppy pint] which was my choice.
29 Sep 2019 11:18
Fairly quiet on our recent monday visit, polite staff, overall a decent pub. I had pints of Kelham Island 'Easy Rider' [decent pint], Little Critters 'CocoNutter' [ a coconut stout which is a pleasant smooth ale] & Castle Rock 'Emily Mo' [a pleasant pint].
29 Sep 2019 11:09
Staff still efficient, I had a Millstone 'Raspberry Wheat Beer' a decent ale.
29 Sep 2019 11:03
Still a decent cosy pub, seating/tables out front for smokers, helpful efficient barmaid. I indulged in Blue Monkey 'BG Sips', a tasty pint
29 Sep 2019 11:00
Traditional comfortable pub, pleasant barmaid, outside seating area along front/side of building. Had a pint of 'Farmers Blonde', a smooth pleasant ale.
29 Sep 2019 10:56
This pub as re-opened and is now called the Pig & Pump, there were 12 handpumps with 10 ales on, pleasant pub with friendly barmaid; I indulged in Burton Bridge Brewery 'Stairway to Heaven' [what else :-)], a decent pint at a decent price [£2.30 a pint].
27 Sep 2019 13:19
Chesterfield Arms, Chesterfield
On our recent visit there were 7 ales on, barmaids friendly & helpful. I had Tiny Rebel 'CWTCH', a tasty ale.
27 Sep 2019 13:12
The Industry Inn, Chesterfield
Snug pub, recently changed hands, hospitable & friendly landlord & landlady. Smoking area at front. I indulged in Timothy Taylor 'Golden Best' ; a well kept tasty ale, [£2.50 a pint]
27 Sep 2019 13:07
The Derby Hotel, Barrow In Furness
Recently re-opened after being closed for a short while. 3 local real ales on, busy on my recent visit on Saturday.
20 May 2019 12:39
The Farmers Arms, Barrow In Furness
Re-opened under new tenants on friday 3rd, 3 ales on I had titanic plum porter, a good pint.
5 May 2019 10:43
Same as on previous visits, good staff, well kept ales; I had Saltaire 'Mosaic' [sharp, hoppy, tasty pint], Wolf Brewery 'Sirius Dog Star' [nice dark smooth tasty ale], Moorhouses 'Broomstick Bitter' [Pleasant ale], Brentwood 'Hope & Glory' [good ale] & Castle Rock 'Wheel of Fortune' [also a good ale].
14 Nov 2018 18:44
Staff still efficient, quite busy on our recent visit, beers partaken of were Acorn Brewery 'oatmeal Stout' [nice pint] & Hanlon's 'Port Stout' [smooth and tasty].
14 Nov 2018 18:40
Bar staff still efficient & friendly on our recent visit. 7 handpumps with 6 ales on, I had Abbeydale 'Daily Bread' [a nice tasty ale] & Ridgeways 'Black Night' [a great song & a great stout, very nice].
11 Nov 2018 12:02
Still a good comfortable pub, efficient barman, quite busy on our visit; it has a very good beer garden. 3 ales on, I had Brewhouse 'Kicker' [a decent ale].
4 Nov 2018 20:03
Beer garden has been improved, very good barman, quite busy, friendly locals. I had Moorhouse's 'Raven Brew' [nice pint] & Bank Top Brewery 'Dark Mild' [decent pint].
4 Nov 2018 19:59
On our recent visit 3 handpumps but 2 ales, I had Thwaites 'Original Best Bitter' [decent pint]. Friendly barmaid.
3 Nov 2018 17:55
Another Sunday visit, efficient barmaid, friendly locals, 3 handpumps but only one ale, Brewdog 'Golden Grifter' [nice pint]; now has a [non-smoking] shed for patrons in the improved beer garden.
3 Nov 2018 17:52
Could not see any real ale pumps, looked like keg only, so did not bother.
31 Oct 2018 21:15
The Anvil does not change much, pleasant staff, friendly locals. % ales on I opted for Exit 33 Brewing '33 Blonde'; a smooth hoppy tasty ale.
31 Oct 2018 21:12
Very busy on our recent visit, it now has a new upstairs bar called the Hop House with 6 ales on. I had to have Rivington Brewery 'Average Guy, Exceptional Hair' and a nice ale it was.
31 Oct 2018 21:09
Now called The White Horse, much improved, decent interior, friendly helpful bar staff, good beer garden. 3 ales on I had Youngs 'Special' on my two visits, a nice ale.
30 Oct 2018 19:46
The Bowling Green Hotel, Wigan
Has had an internal makeover, modern 'plastic' bar, a glorified gin bar, noisy when we looked in. No real ales on, did not stop.
30 Oct 2018 19:21
Still a decent pub, no problems with the locals, efficient barmaid, 8 pumps with 7 ales on; I had Stonehouse 'Station Ritter' [smooth pint], Salopian 'Oracle' [zesty, tasty pint], & Mad dag Brewing Co. 'Stouty McStoutface' [ a nice smooth pint].
6 Oct 2018 17:41
The Shrewsbury Hotel, Shrewsbury
Still a decent Wetherspoons with friendly & efficient staff, beers I had this time included Nottingham Brewery 'Extra Pale Ale' [very hoppy pint], Upham Brewery 'Autumn Leaves' [dark smooth fruity beer], Hogsback Brewery 'T.E.A.' [decent pint] & Woods 'Shropshire Lad' [nice smooth pint].
6 Oct 2018 17:36
Montgomery's Tower, Shrewsbury
Pretty much the same as a year ago, polite helpful staff; pub is popular with all ages. Beers I partook of were Sambrooks Brewery 'Junction' [dark tasty pint], Titanic 'Plum Porter' [very tasty], Woods 'Shropshire Lad' nice ale], & Goff's Brewery 'White Knight [pleasant pint].
6 Oct 2018 17:31
Friendly, helpful barman, 7 pumps with 5 ales on, I had Jennings 'Cocker Hoop' [decent pint] & Jennings 'Snecklifter' [good pint].
1 Oct 2018 13:59
The Admiral Benbow, Shrewsbury
4 ales on, helpful & friendly barmaid, I had Six Bells Brewery 'Owdo' [nice pint] & Slaters 'Top Totty [ a very smooth creamy ale].
1 Oct 2018 13:56
The Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury
Efficient barmaid, 3 ales on, I had Robinsons 'Trooper' [again] still a decent pint. The seating in the pub is getting worn & grubby, needs upgrading.
30 Sep 2018 10:58
Spacious pub, decent smoking area, also got a rooftop beer garden, efficient barmaid. 4 ales on, I had Salopian 'Lemon Dream', nice ale. Full name of pub is Castle Vaults.
30 Sep 2018 10:55
The Coach and Horses, Shrewsbury
5 ales on, I had Six Bells Brewery 'Cloud Nine' a decent ale. Friendly helpful barmaid.
28 Sep 2018 12:24
Good barman, 6 ales on, I had Thornbridge 'The Wednesday' [nice pint] & Oakham 'Musashi' [nice zesty ale].
28 Sep 2018 12:21
Good bar staff, 5 ales on, I had pints of Three Tuns Pale Ale [nice pint] & Marlow Brewery 'Rebellion IPA' [a dark smooth ale].
28 Sep 2018 12:18
Helpful barmaid, a large spacious building, smoking area at riverside [if tables are out], 8 ales on [bit pricey], I had Wye Valley 'Wholesome Stout' , very nice pint.
26 Sep 2018 18:33
The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury
Efficient barman, busy on our saturday night visit, 5 ales on, I had OPO 'Post Craft Ale' [a pleasant pint] & Jennings 'Cumberland' [a well kept ale].
26 Sep 2018 18:29
Efficient barman, 3 handpumps but only 1 ale on, Draught Bass [not bad], pub was quiet on our friday night visit.
26 Sep 2018 18:27
Nice pub, bigger than expected, pleasant barmaid, decent beer garden, 4 ales on, I had Hobson's 'Town Crier'; a nice pint.
24 Sep 2018 21:12
Efficient barmaid, 4 ales on, I indulged in Thwaites 'Wainwright', a well kept ale.
24 Sep 2018 21:10
Polite helpful young barman, place does have a bit of character, 3 ales on, I had the in-house 'Albert's Ale'; a decent pint.
24 Sep 2018 21:07
Decent pub, smoking area by car park, efficient barmaid; TV was too loud. 3 ales on, I had 'Three Tuns' a decent pint.
21 Sep 2018 18:49
Very friendly barmaid, on our recent visit the pub was closing the following day for refurbishment, so all 5 ales on were £2 a pint. I opted for Ringwood 'Razorback', a nice pint.
21 Sep 2018 18:46
The Hole In The Wall, Shrewsbury
Surprising pub, looks small from the outside but very large once in. Polite, helpful barman, not got a smoking area. Only ale on was 'Doom Bar' but well kept.
19 Sep 2018 20:22
3 ales on, efficient barman, had Wells 'Bombardier Glorious English', a decent ale.
19 Sep 2018 20:19
Friendly barman & barmaid, comfortable pub which goes back a way, small smoking area at rear. 10 ales & 3 draught ciders on which are listed on 3 screens on interior walls. ales I indulged in were Corvedale Brewery 'Golden Dale' [tasty & smooth], Ashover Brewery 'Elderflower' [unusual but nice], Black Country Ales 'BFG' [pleasant pint], Black Country 'Fireside' [very smooth & tasty], Four T's Brewery 'Mango Fever' [very nice], Falstaff Brewery 'Phoenix' [very nice], Provenance 'Nelson' [tasty ale], Fowles Brewery 'Seven Crowns' [nice smooth ale], Silhill Brewery 'Stars & Stripes' [pleasant ale] & Black Country 'Pig on the Wall' [tasty dark mild]. All in all a good addition to the pub scene in Bewdley, a place I recommend.
18 Sep 2018 19:43
Helpful barman, pleasant pub, 6 real ales on. I had Adnams 'Mosaic'.
18 Sep 2018 19:30
Pleasant pub, smoking area at rear & patio at the front. Polite landlord & friendly locals. i had Wye Valley 'Butty Bach' a nice ale.
17 Sep 2018 20:01
The Waggon And Horses, Bewdley
Cosy pub with a collection of small rooms, beer garden/large patio area at front, friendly barmaid. I indulged in Batham's Best Bitter, a pleasant pint.
17 Sep 2018 19:58
Still a good pub, friendly barmaids, I had Liberation Brewery 'Riptide' on our recent visits, nice pint.
17 Sep 2018 18:34
Friendly barmaid, 3 ales on, small smoking area at rear. I think this pub as improved since our last visit to Bewdley. I had Old Golden Hen which was well kept.
17 Sep 2018 18:32
The Little Pack Horse, Bewdley
Friendly barman, main bar, darts room, smoking area at the rear. No sign of diners and menus just drinkers. On our 2 visits I had Hobsob's Town crier, a good ale.
17 Sep 2018 18:29
Closed on a Sunday, went back on Tuesday but no real ale on so did not stop, later noticed [at 9.30pm] that it was closed.
14 Sep 2018 14:09
Friendly barmaid, 2 main rooms & a smaller games room, very good smoking area. I had pints of Wye Valley 'HPA' & Ludlow 'Gold', both good ales.
14 Sep 2018 14:07
Recently had a refurbishment, staff friendly & helpful. Beers I partook of included a Canadian beer 'Red Racer'[a pleasant ale], Kelham Island 'Pale Rider' [a hoppy & zesty ale], Exmoor 'Gold' [ pleasant pint], Enville Brewery 'Enville Ale [refreshing] & Enville Brewery 'Simpkiss Bitter [not to my liking].
14 Sep 2018 14:00
Friendly helpful barman; now got a decent smoking area across the car park. I had pints of Holden's Golden Glow [decent pint] & Bewdley Brewery 'Jubilee Ale' which is actually a mix of Worcestershire Way & 2857 served from the two handpumps.
14 Sep 2018 13:53
Amiable barman, quite quiet on our recent visit but served a decent pint of Ringwood's 'Boon Doggle'.
13 Sep 2018 13:23
Friendly barman, snug pub with a sizable beer garden. I indulged in Ludlow Gold, a refreshing smooth pint.
As Bluescrumpy has pointed out this Black Boy is not the one featured in the picture, that one was previously called the Bewdley Hotel, the barman was polite & efficient in a comfortable pub with a smoking area at the front, I had pints of HPA & Butty Bach both nice pints.
13 Sep 2018 13:17
New landlord in charge; a friendly young man. I indulged in 3 ales on our recent visits: Marston's '61 Deep' [a hoppy & tasty ale], in house beer 'George & Dragon' [tasty pint] & Slater's 'Top Totty' [nice beer].
3 Jul 2018 22:04
Still a decent pub, serves decent food at decent prices. Friendly & helpful bar staff. Smoking area at side of pub. I had pints of in house brew 'Spitting Feathers', a decent session beer.
3 Jul 2018 21:58
Nice pub, pleasant landlord, good part-covered smoking area. I indulged in Thwaite's 'Wainwright' nicely kept.
2 Jul 2018 20:23
Busy on one of the nights we visited with a local band playing heavy rock & metal [good stuff], good part covered smoking area at rear, I had pints of Lillington 'Regimental Ale' on both visits, a good ale.
2 Jul 2018 20:21
The Horse and Jockey, Lichfield
Good sizable pub, good staff & smoking area. The ale I had was BSG 'Blue Monkey', a tasty pint.
1 Jul 2018 15:50
Still a good pub with a rage of ales, I had Joules 'Long Shot' a decent beer.
1 Jul 2018 15:45
Decent pub, large smoking area/beer garden to the rear. Of the ales on I partook of Otter 'Aussie Summer', a pleasant ale.
30 Jun 2018 16:04
Earl of Lichfield Arms, Lichfield
Barman was attentive on our recent visit, I indulged in Ringwoods 'Boon Doggle', a well kept pint.
30 Jun 2018 16:01
This pub extends quite a way back, with a long bar down the side. Decent covered smoking area at rear of building. 3 ales on, I had the Ubu 'Purity' , a tasty ale.
30 Jun 2018 15:58
Larger than it looks from outside, decent interior, small smoking area to the side. Friendly, helpful barman [landlord?] interested in his ales. There were six ales on tap when we visited, I indulged in the Greene King 'Bo66y', a decent pint.
29 Jun 2018 20:59
Lucky to get seats when we visited it being popular; landlord and barmaid are attentive, efficient & friendly. I indulged in 'Station bitter' on my visits, a good pint of ale.
29 Jun 2018 20:54
Had 'Butcombe Gold' on our recent visit, decent pint but a bit pricey.
27 Jun 2018 19:46
Never went in on our previous visits to Lichfield when it was called 'Samuels'; but glad we gave it a try this time. Larger than it looks from outside it has an attractive interior & a smoking area to the rear; good barman and friendly locals. Four ales on when we visited, I indulged in Joules 'Slumbering Monk' each time, a nice dark tasty beer.
27 Jun 2018 19:44
No longer a Wetherspoons, now branded 'Brewhouse & Kitchen, [not sure if that is now the name of the place as they were selling a beer called Gatehouse], I had a pint of 'Tricky Spires [fairly good but a bit pricey]; over-all not really impressed with the place.
26 Jun 2018 20:02
Now has a small smoking area to the rear of building; on our recent visits I had pints of Ringwood Forty-niner [acceptable] & Titanic Iceberg [refreshing pint].
26 Jun 2018 19:56
Real pub, snug with three rooms & a part covered smoking area at the rear. Friendly barmaid & friendly locals. 4 ales on when we visited, I indulged in 3 of them; Mitchell & Butlers 'Brew XI Best Bitter', a decent pint, Sharp's 'Doom Bar' well kept acceptable pint, & Holden's 'Golden Glow' [4.4%] a nice smooth ale.
24 Jan 2018 19:02
Nice looking spacious pub, polite barman, covered smoking area at the rear. Only one ale on when we visited, St. Austell 'Tribute', not a bad pint.
22 Jan 2018 19:00
Basically a large square room, small smoking area at the front, efficient barmaid. When we visited I had pints of Twickenham 'Redhead' [4.1%] a nice smooth pint & Otter 'Bright' [4.3%] a refreshing tasty ale. Beers priced at £2.15p a pint, nice & cheap especially by Windsor standards.
21 Jan 2018 13:34
Friendly barman & pleasant barmaid, comfy pub, smoking area to side of pub. 6 ales on when we visited, I had Windsor & Eton 'Windsor Knot' [4%] ok pint, and Hogsback Brewery 'T.E.A. [4.2%] a tasty pint in good nick.
19 Jan 2018 19:37
Nice comfortable pub, staff efficient, friendly locals, good beer garden, 6 ales on when we visited. I had Windsor & Eton 'Conqueror' [5%] a nice pint and Windsor & Eton 'Guardsman' [4.2%] a tasty ale.
19 Jan 2018 19:31
By the way, I should have mentioned that it is reasonably priced by Windsor standards.
16 Jan 2018 19:34
Nice pub, outside smoking area to front. Polite barman & attentive friendly barmaid. 4 ales on, I had Ringwood '49er' [4.9%] decent pint, kept well and Windsor & Eton 'Guardsman' [4.2%] a well kept tasty ale.
16 Jan 2018 19:31
Large pub on 3 floors, big beer garden to rear with a smoking terrace overlooking the beer garden. Friendly & efficient bar staff. On our visits I had pints of Nethergate Brewery 'Old Growler' [5%], very tasty pint, Grafton Brewery 'Apricot Jungle' [4.8%], very nice & fruity, Adnams 'Broadside' a good ale, & Gage Rorus 'Sleeping Giant IPA' [5%] quite tasty.
16 Jan 2018 19:26
Large pub, ouside smoking areas to front & rear, friendly staff. 8 ales on when we visited, I had Nicholson's 'Pale Ale' [4.0% abv] a decent pint
14 Jan 2018 18:59
Sizable pub with a rooftop smoking terrace, polite barman, 10 ales on when we visited; I indulged in Andwell Brewing 'Resolute' [3.8% abv] a nice pint.
14 Jan 2018 18:55
Busy pub, attentive barmaid, smoking at tables to front of pub. I had Weetwood @Madhatter' a pleasant pint.
12 Jan 2018 20:31
Decent beer garden, comfortable pub, friendly barman; only one ale on when we visited, St. Austell 'Tribute' a well kept pint.
12 Jan 2018 20:27
Deceptively big but snug pub, bar staff efficient, good beer garden, 6 ales on. I had Windsor & Eton ''Knight of the Garter [pleasant pint] & Watermans Arms Premium Ale [dark tasty ale].
19 Sep 2017 19:47
Decent pub, friendly & accomodating barmaid, very good smoking area/beer garden. I had pints of Rebellion Beer/ Marlow Brewery '' Excalibur'' [nice pint] & ''Rebellion Red [Nice rich flavoured ale].
19 Sep 2017 19:44
Pub goes quite a way back, good beer garden/smoking area at the rear, staff friendly. I had pints Windsor & Eton ''Guardsman'' [quite tasty] & Emoor ''Silver Stallion'' [pleasant smooth ale].
19 Sep 2017 19:40
Small traditional pub, pleasant attentive barmaid, friendly landlord. Good smoking area to the side. Beers indulged in were Thwaites ''Wainwright'' [well kept], Wye Valley ''HPA'' [not bad] & Titanic ''Plum Porter'' [well kept good tasty ale].
18 Sep 2017 19:04
Decent tidy pub, tables placed out front for smokers, friendly & helpful barmaid. 8 ales on, I had Salopian ''Treasure Trove'' [tasty pint], Brass Castle ''Misfit'' [tasty with citrus hints] & Salopian ''Lemon Dream'' [ nice pint with, yes, lemon flavour].
18 Sep 2017 18:59
The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury
Spacious pub up a short alleyway over the road from the Wheatsheaf. Two decent smoking areas, 1 to the front & 1 at the side, pleasant barmaid on our first visit and staff were friendly when we went on quiz night. I had a pint of Rev. James ''Gold'' which was o.k. but much preferred the Adnams ''Mosaic'', a well kept nice ale.
18 Sep 2017 18:54
The Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury
Traditional pub, not got a smoking area; friendly & helpful barmaid. I had Robinsons ''Trooper'' [decent pint].
17 Sep 2017 18:20
Proper pub, traditional & comfy; does not have a smoking area but tables placed out front. Landlord was ok. 6 ales on, I had the Batemans ''Texan Triple Hop'' [nice hoppy beer].
17 Sep 2017 18:17
Montgomery's Tower, Shrewsbury
Modern building, smoking terrace at the rear. Staff were friendly, helpful & efficient. Beers I partook of were Wickwar ''Sundowner'' [nice refreshing ale] & Summerskills ''Guzzale [4.6% abv and an excellent beer].
17 Sep 2017 18:12
Sizable pub, very good smoking area at rear & also tables placed out the front. Pleasant barmaid. I had pints of Brakspear ''Oxford Gold'' [decent enough pint] & Thwaites'' ''Sharp Intake'' [nice pint].
16 Sep 2017 16:08
Quaint pub, smart interior, landlord helpful, 6 ales on; I had Sonehouses'' ''Station Bitter'', nice pint. Pub does not possess a smoking area.
16 Sep 2017 16:05
Friendly & efficient barman, nice cosy pub, friendly clientel, pub does not have a smoking area. I had Thwaites'' ''Wainwright''; a well kept tasty pint.
16 Sep 2017 16:00
Building of character, barman was friendly, beer garden at the back. Bass on cask, basic beer but well kept.
15 Sep 2017 15:53
Large open building, small smoking area at front, staff o.k..
I had pints of Bishop''s Castle ''Three Tuns'' [quite nice with an unusual tang] & Stonehouse ''Tekau 10'' [pleasant pint].
15 Sep 2017 15:49
Decent pub, smoking area at rear, barman was friendly; the Banks'' ''Amber Bitter'' was a decent enough pint.
15 Sep 2017 15:45
The Admiral Benbow, Shrewsbury
Traditional popular pub with a pleasant & friendly landlady; it possesses a good smoking area. I indulged in Sixbells brewery ''Cloud Nine'' [decent pint], Ludlow Brewing Co. ''Gold'' [nice creamy beer] & Hobson''s ''Town Crier'' [a well kept pint].
14 Sep 2017 15:53
The Coach and Horses, Shrewsbury
Nice comfy pub, with a small smoking terrace upstairs. The barmaid was very pleasant & helpful. Had pints of Salopian ''Oracle'' & Wentworth ''Summer Loving'', both tasty but I preferred the Summer Loving.
14 Sep 2017 15:47
The Shrewsbury Hotel, Shrewsbury
Decent enough Wetherspoons. Staff are pleasant, helpful & efficient; smoking area to the rear. Beers I indulged in included Long Man brewery ''Wild Man'' [decent pint], Prescott''s ''Hill Climb'' [citrusy & refreshing], Wood''s ''Shropshire Lad'' [very palatable], & 3 ales by Battlefield brewery ''1066'' [nice smooth dark ale], ''Saxon Gold'' [tasty, pleasant pint] & ''Sabut Jung'' [very tasty & refreshing @ 5.8% abv].
14 Sep 2017 15:42
Decent enough pub, smoking area at rear, clean surroundings, friendly bar staff & customers; I had Thwaites' 'Wainwright' a beer which I do like, it was up to standard.
4 Jul 2017 19:36
Had Thwaites 'Crown Jewels' this time we visited, very nice ale.
4 Jul 2017 19:32
On our recent visit to Wigan this pub was closed early Sunday evening, no indication if it was permanent; I hope not.
4 Jul 2017 19:31
On our recent visit to Wigan we nipped into Doc's Symposium, busy again but the age range of the customers ranged from 20s to 60s. Had a pint of Bowland 'Hen Harrier' decent enough pint.
4 Jul 2017 19:28
Went in, no cask ales on [Hobgoblin was still 'settling'] so didn't stay.
27 Jun 2017 19:54
More of an eating place than piub but it does have a bar area to the extreme right, bar staff welcoming, decent beer garden at front. Only ale on was Copper Dragon 'Golden Pippin' a light and refreshing ale and decent value at £2.40 a pint.
27 Jun 2017 19:50
Another visit to the Anvil, I had pints of Abbeydale Brewery 'Moonshine', a very nice refreshing beer, and Deeply Vale Brewery 'ripper', a pleasant beer. Bar staff courteous and efficient.
27 Jun 2017 19:44
Don't know if this is still trading but on our recent visit to Chesterfield it was closed on the Sunday evening.
29 May 2017 17:00
I quite like this pub, barstaff are friendly & efficient, small smoking area in the shadow of the twisted spire. Ales I drank included Oakham 'Bishops Farewell' [nice tasty pint], Glastonbury 'Thriller [ a cappucino porter; very nice smooth beer], Imperial 'Platinum Blonde' [a nice smooth pint] & Brampton Best [a smooth standard beer].
28 May 2017 14:21
I think this is a good pub, staff are efficient, ales are well kept, sizable smoking area to the side, on our recent visit I indulged in Pheasantry Brewery 'Dancing Dragonfly' [smooth, pleasant & quaffable], Fuggle Bunny 'La La Land' [smooth pint], Kelham Island 'Miami' [not bad], Lincoln Green 'Hood' [tasty & creamy, very palatable] and Bradfield 'Farmers Stout' [smooth, creamy & mild].
28 May 2017 14:13
Chesterfield Arms, Chesterfield
On our recent visit to Chesterfield we had a walk up to this pub. A popular pub with 12 ales on, I had Millstone 'Tiger Rut' [light & refreshing]. Barmaid was very efficient & helpful. A decent smoking area to the side next to an annexe called the Barn.
26 May 2017 19:31
Quite a nice pub, staff are efficient. Small smoking area at rear. I had pints of Bradfield Farmers Brown Cow [smooth & tasty] and Lincoln Green 'Sherwood' [which was a nice beer].
24 May 2017 20:11
Good ale pub, efficient & friendly staff, smoking area to side of building. During our recent visit I had Jonah Pale Ale, refreshing &tasty; Lincoln Green 'Tuck', tasty with a sharp aftertaste; Ashover 'Milk Stout', smooth rich & tasty very nice; Yeovil Ales 'Lynx Wildcat', a smooth pint; and Ashover 'Font' which I found a bit insipid. This establishment is worth a visit if in Chesterfield.
23 May 2017 20:43
Popular pub, but a bit pricey; on our visits I had Abbeydale 'Absolution', which was very nice, & Kelham Island 'Easy Rider' which was crisp/sharp and tasty. Bar staff were efficient.
22 May 2017 20:39
Historic pub with character, quiet on our visit; indulged in Bradfield 'Farmers Blond' a light refreshing ale.
21 May 2017 19:12
Barman was friendly, a nice pub, had Morland 'Original Bitter' a nice tasty pint
21 May 2017 18:02
Although adverising cask ales there were none on when we visited, so we did not stop.
21 May 2017 14:13
Now called The Rectory, not too bad a place but staff need to improve their performance; ales tried included Dancing Duck 'Dark Drake', quite nice with a sharpness to it, & Ringwood 49er, refreshing and palatable.
21 May 2017 14:11
Chesterfield Alehouse, Chesterfield
A few customers in on our visit, friendly barman. The Neetseed Atlantis [1 of 6 cask ales on] was tasty & refreshing.
16 May 2017 19:19
Furness Hotel, Barrow In Furness
This pub has now re-opened and is now known has 'Cunninghams'.
28 Apr 2017 19:44
Robin Hood Inn, Barrow in Furness
Robinsons house, usually has Unicorn on draught, quite a popular pub.
5 Dec 2016 13:02
The Derby Hotel, Barrow In Furness
Only has one real ale on, Hobgoblin, kept in good nick. Live music on Saturdays.
5 Dec 2016 12:59
White Lion Inn, Barrow in Furness
Decent enough pub, a Robinsons house, usually has Unicorn, Dizzy Blonde, Wizard & Cumbrian Way on; all in decent condition. Bar staff are friendly.
5 Dec 2016 12:56
The Furness Railway, Barrow In Furness
Recently done up and converted to a Wetherspoons hotel.
29 Nov 2016 19:48
Got to agree with blue scrumpy , it does look like a cafe, but staff were friendly, there is seating out the front for smokers. Quite busy on the Sunday we visited but we got a table ok, the clientele were all over 50. There was 5 ales on, I had Prospect 'Silver Tally', a pleasant session ale.
Also found a micro pub near the bus station called the Tap 'n' Barrel, which is not listed on this website. It is, I think, the brewery tap for the Martland Mill Brewery. Pleasant & friendly bar staff, tables at front for smokers. 5 ales on, i indulged in Clogmaker [nice pint], D-Day Dodger [very nice] 7 Arctic Convoy [stout like ale, smooth & very tasty]. Would recommend this establishment.
31 Oct 2016 20:38
Good venue, friendly & efficient staff, smoking area to the front. There were 5 ales on I tried Bridgehouse 'Aired Ale' [smooth & tasty] and Bragdy Heavy Industry 'Collaborator [also smooth & tasty]. Well worth a visit if you are in Wigan.
30 Oct 2016 18:55
Barman friendly & efficient, lively last Sunday evening. Serves Thwaites ales, I tried 'Boo' & 'Fly the Flag' both nice ales.
30 Oct 2016 18:50
Not a bad pub, staff knew who was next to be served [a plus], does not have a smoking area but beer can be taken to outside tables on the street. I indulged in one of the festival ales 'Afro-Carribean Hop Session' which was tasty.
29 Oct 2016 15:12
Busy on a Saturday evening, regulars/locals were friendly, does not have a smoking area. Had a pint of Bank Top 'Lunar Halo' which was quite nice.
29 Oct 2016 15:06
The Bowling Green Hotel, Wigan
Busy on our visit last Sunday, still a decent pub. Had Moorehouse's 'White Witch', which was very good.
28 Oct 2016 20:36
not a bad pub, quite lively on the Sunday we were in. Friendly barmaid. Smoking area to rear. Had Bootleg Brewing Co. 'Fool's Gold'; smooth & tasty.
28 Oct 2016 20:34
On our recent visit to Wigan we were pleased to see that the Royal Oak had re-opened, it has undergone a major refurbishment inside, the bar being relocated to the centre of the pub [rather than along the inside of the front wall], the inerior decor is attractive. The range of ales available is smaller than before [4 ales were on] but the pints of Lancaster Brewery 'American IPA' & Wily Fox Brewery 'Black Pearl' were both very nice/tasty. The barstaff were friendly & efficient and the regulars/locals were friendly & enjoying themselves; overall I was quite impressed.
26 Oct 2016 20:59
Another trip to wigan and a visit to the Raven, still a decent pub, 5 ales on and I had coach house Brewery 'Coconut', a very nice beer.
26 Oct 2016 20:52
Comfortable spacious establishment, but does not have a smoking area, Staff were friendly and it had 6 real ales on; I indulged in George Wright's Brewing Co. 'Farmhands Bitter' [very nice] & Navigation 'Golden Anchor' [a nice smooth pint].
25 Oct 2016 20:55
Still rate this pub, on our recent visit to Wigan it had 7 ales & 2 ciders on the handpumps; I indulged in Mallinson's 'Topaz', which was zeppy, hoppy & tasty and Wild Beer Co. 'Bibble, which was very nice, smooth and tasted of oranges.
25 Oct 2016 20:49
The Ship and Pilot, Ilfracombe
Polite & efficient staff, friendly locals. Good range of ever-changing ales and a large range of ciders. Ales I indulged in included GT North coast IPA, GT Blonde Ambition, GT Dark Horse, GT Thirst of Many, Clearwater Dympsy, Wychwood hobgoblin, Exeter Brewery Ferryman, Exmoor Stag & Dancing Duck's Quack Addict, allwell kept. Also indulged in 5 ciders including Rum Cider, a cracking pint. There is not a smoking area but glasses can be taken to tables placed out at the front of the pub. All in all, a pub I would recommend.
20 Sep 2016 20:21
Long narrow pub on High Street, pleasant & efficient barstaff. Smoking area at rear [on 2 levels]. I drank Clearwater Best, only 3.5% abv but a nice session beer, especially at only £2.00 a pint.
19 Sep 2016 19:30
The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe
Temporarily closed when we arrived in Ilfracombe but re-opened under new management, a friendly & helpful couple. Pub consists of two bars, Boots bar on the left & Dukes bar on the right and rooms to the rear. Three ales on;- Welly Wanger, Doom Bar & Tribune, all well kept [the Welly wanger only £2.20 a pint]. Good smoking area and friendly locals.
19 Sep 2016 19:27
The Royal Britannia Hotel, Ilfracombe
Pub with two bar areas, one more plush than the other; good smoking area overlooking the harbour, friendly barstaff. I had pints of Butcombe Gold, Emoor Gold & Exmoor Ale, all nice.
18 Sep 2016 11:36
Traditional pub, does not have a smoking area, pleasant barmaid, only one real ale on; Doom Bar.
18 Sep 2016 11:32
The Prince of Wales, Ilfracombe
Old pub [next door to George & Dragon] serves food, pleasant bar staff, beer garden at rear [up steps & on 3 levels], 2 ales on when we visited, Timothy Taylor's Landlord [which was OK] and Doom Bar [which I did not sample].
16 Sep 2016 20:18
The George and Dragon, Ilfracombe
Old pub, serves food, no smoking area but can take drinks outside to tables; 2 ales on when we were there Exmoor gold & Sharps Coaster, both well kept. Bar staff were pleasant and locals friendly.
16 Sep 2016 20:14
Tap Bar for the local Wizard Brewery, helpful & friendly barstaff, smoking area to the rear; beers indulged in were Lundy's Gold [very nice] & Druid's Fluid, nice dark ale @ 5.0% abv.
15 Sep 2016 15:23
Admiral Collingwood, Ilfracombe
Recently visited Ilfracombe and found this to be a spacious and busy Wetherspoons with ample smoking areas and rooftop beer-garden; the staff were friendly and efficient [tables were soon cleared] and served fairly quickly, the food was of a decent standard. Beers partaken of during our stay included Cotleigh Barn Owl, Bays Top Sail, Countrylife Golden Pig, Fort Barcelona Session Ale, Bays Devon Dumpling, Otter Amber, Hunter's Devon Dreamer, Air Reet Eagle [New Zealand] & Cotleigh Osprey; all well kept but Osprey was a very nice pint.
15 Sep 2016 15:15
Good traditional pub, pleasant staff, friendly customers and well kept ales, the Westwood 'Cheshire Cat' & Southport Brewery 'British Gold' were both nice.
9 Jul 2016 14:01
Located up a side street. On our recent visit to Southport this pub was lively on a sunday evening, the side room we sat in was notable for its golfing memorabilia; we had Hartley's XB [now brewed by Robinsons] and it was an acceptable pint. Worth searching out if in Southport.
6 Jul 2016 19:44
Small pub located on a side street behind the Willow Grove, on our visit the other Sunday it was karaoke night and the place was quite full. Served promptly, only one real ale on, Robinson's 'Bonjeoros' which was quite nice
5 Jul 2016 19:38
Not a bad pub, sampled a few ales on our visits the other weekend, all were kept well but the one that stood out for me was Bank Top's 'Port O'Call', very nice pint.
4 Jul 2016 20:02
Decent enough pub, my only critisism is that the barstaff tend not to notice who has been waiting to be served, the beer [I had Robinson's 'Iron Maiden Trooper' ] was kept well. Smoking area at front of pub.
3 Jul 2016 19:59
Very noisy with both boxing & football on when we visited, smoking area is a cordoned off section of Lord Street but we consumed our beer [peerless Galaxian-which was an ok pint] out there, did not venture back inside.
29 Jun 2016 20:28
Nice interesting pub, smoking area on a platform overlooking the lake, interior hosts a collection of ship's badges. I had Parker's 'Saxon Red Ale' which was very nice.
29 Jun 2016 20:22
Very very quiet when we visited early Sunday evening, only one other person in and he soon left, by the time the wife and I had finished our drinks [Caledonian 'Kick off' - which was ok] and left even the barmaid was not to be seen.
28 Jun 2016 19:45
Not a traditional pub, has the feel of drinking ale in a coffee bar; bar staff were efficient and the place seemed popular & my pint of Martland Mill 'Spinner's Gold' was quite nice.
28 Jun 2016 19:34
Pleasant pub with a railway theme, sizeable smoking area at the front and my pint of Martland Mill 'Clogmaker' was very palatable.
27 Jun 2016 20:22
9 ales on, most priced at £2-10 a pint, the Lancaster Brewery 'Goal-Den' & Grey Hawk 'Golden Aye' were both nice. Staff were efficient and the locals friendly, well worth a visit if in Southport.
27 Jun 2016 20:09
Oh Oh!! Arsenalfan is back [and I'll bet he's never had 11 pints in his life]
27 Apr 2016 21:14
The Farmers Arms, Barrow In Furness
On my recent visit [3rd March 2016] this pub had 4 ales on; two regular ales Theakstons Black Sheep & Greene King IPA, it also had Okell's cask bitter which was quite nice and B. B. Clarke's Crystal Gold from its Merrie City range. I had a few pints of that and it is a cracking beer, i hope they get it in again.
6 Mar 2016 13:59
Decent enough pub, locals friendly, smoking area at rear, the Hobgoblin was in fine fettle.
4 Nov 2015 20:17
Large Wetherpoons hotel, good range of ales, efficient staff, smoking terrace at the front.
4 Nov 2015 20:13
The Bowling Green Hotel, Wigan
Spacious pub, 2 ales on [Dizzy Blonde & Timothy Taylor's Landlord], good smoking area.
4 Nov 2015 20:11
Nice enough pub, good range of ales, [£2.35p a pint], good smoking area at rear.
4 Nov 2015 20:08
The Woodcolliers Arms, Bewdley
Cosy pub, friendly regulars, took part in the weekly quiz and enjoyed Ludlow Gold, a very nice pint.
28 Sep 2015 20:55
Not a bad pub, had a good crack with the bar staff, and the Old Empire IPA was a nice pint.
28 Sep 2015 20:53
Decent pub, staff & regulars are very friendly, quite a good smoking area and the Worcestershire Way was a nice pint.
28 Sep 2015 20:51
Keeps the pub & restaurant seperate, good idea. Has a very good beer garden/smoking area and the Holden's golden Glow was quite a nice ale.
28 Sep 2015 20:48
The Little Pack Horse, Bewdley
More of a restaurant than a pub, the pint of Hobson's Town Crier was quite nice.
28 Sep 2015 20:46
Youth & sports orientated, not my type of pub, had a pint of Old Speckled Hen, not bad.
28 Sep 2015 20:44
Only ale on was HPA but it was a nice pint, staff and regulars are friendly, overall a pretty decent pub.
28 Sep 2015 20:42
Good pub, I had pints of Belhaven Old Gold, which was very nice, & Bewdley Brwewry 2857 which was smooth & refreshing.
28 Sep 2015 20:39
Fine building, beer kept well, I had Salopian Lemon & [Irish brew] Copper Coast, staff are friendly and efficient.
28 Sep 2015 20:36
Was not really impressed with this pub, had a pint of EPA which wasn't bad [also had Cocker-hoop on] but the interior decor gives the impression it wants to be a waiting room on a railway station.
28 Sep 2015 20:33
The Rose and Crown, Huish Episcopi
How come this is rated the top pub at 7.9 when other pubs, e.g. Brocket Arms in Wigan rated at 8.0 is not featured in the top twenty list. I think the list needs reviewing,
27 Sep 2015 17:53
Busy pub, I had Black Sheep which was ok, the pub has a very good beer Garden.
20 Sep 2015 15:04
Decent enough Wetherspoon's, I indulged in pints of Copper Coast, The Good Game & Glory, all 3 ales were in good condition. Smoking area at rear, food not bad and toilets on ground floor.
20 Sep 2015 15:00
The Kings Arms Hotel, Bicester
Had a pint of Director's, it was ok but pricey, did not revisit.
20 Sep 2015 14:56
This pub is of the Hungry Horse chain, we found the food acceptable and pints of Orrell's Silver King were not bad. Ok for eating in but not a place to stay too long.
20 Sep 2015 14:54
Cracking pub, friendly staff & regulars. I had pints of Hop Twister & Whitstable Summit, both in fine fettle. Live music on Friday.
20 Sep 2015 14:50
Not a bad pub but only had Doom Bar on during our visit to it, it was quiet at the time but the landlord was a friendly convivial chap.
20 Sep 2015 14:46
The White Horse, Stony Stratford
Quite a nice pub, I indulged in the XT3 which was a nice enough ale.
18 Sep 2015 15:03
Sizable pub with a with largish outside seating area. Beers available were Bombadier and Wells' Eagle, both of which were acceptable.
18 Sep 2015 15:00
The Old George, Stony Stratford
In my opinion this is the best pub that we visited in stony stratford, the landlord, staff and customers were friendly; the pub is traditional with a nice feel. I indulged in a few pints of 'Hop Goes the Beagle', brewed by gun Dog Ales, and thought it was very nice.
18 Sep 2015 14:55
The Fox and Hounds, Stony Stratford
Nice enough pub with a decent smoking area, on our visit it had 4 real ales on; I went for the Mad Goose, quite nice.
18 Sep 2015 14:46
Only had Doom Bar on, had a pint anyway but did not linger for too long.
18 Sep 2015 14:43
The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford
Mainly a food establishment, has a decent smoking area. On our visit I had a couple of pints of Hooky, it was ok.
18 Sep 2015 14:40
The Bull Hotel, Stony Stratford
Seperated from the Bull by an alley is a pub called The Vaults, it is actually part of The Bull but very different in character. It serves 6 real ales; 5 regulars and 1 guest, on our visit to Stony Stratford the guest ale was Wychwood's Bountiful which we had a few of. The ale was well kept and the regulars seemed friendly enough.[This review is of The Vaults, The Bull only had 1 ale on; Black Sheep]
18 Sep 2015 14:35
The Triangle Tavern, Lowestoft
Large range of Green Jack beers plus two guest ales on our visits. Sign in the back bar said 'Hippies please use back door, no exceptions' but I had already entered via the front door and only saw the sign when I nipped out for a ciggie. Staff are friendly and helpful as are the locals. Pub with character, I enjoyed my visits.
28 Sep 2014 18:42
Large range of Green Jack ales kept in good condition, friendly bar staff, good smoking area, quiz & music nights. Located off the beaten track well worth searching for.
28 Sep 2014 18:38
Disappointed on my visit to this pub, the Adnams Southwold was not on cask it was served as a keg, staff were friendly enough though.
28 Sep 2014 18:35
A range of real ales, friendly staff & locals, good smoking area, generally a good all-round pub.
28 Sep 2014 18:30
Adnams Broadside at a reasonable price, pleasant surroundings, and good food at very good prices, Pleasant and helpful bar staff.
28 Sep 2014 18:28
Two real ales on, Lacons Encore & Adnams Broadside; good food with attentive service and quiz night on a Tuesday. Pleasant surroundings and in a good location.
28 Sep 2014 18:25
Pretty good pub, good range of beer and the food is of a high standard. The only drawback is the location of the toilets, upstairs in another bar which on our visits was closed or hosting what seemed to be private parties.
19 Sep 2014 14:00
Beer is a bit pricey: £3-70 for a pint of Old Speckled Hen, spacious pub with a decent smoking area.
19 Sep 2014 13:56
Located down a side street this pub is furnished with musical instruments and other music associated fixings. Smoking area has adequate seating and the staff and customers are friendly. Best of all, a pint of Adnams Broadside cost £2.09.
18 Sep 2014 19:03
This is possibly the most unusual pub I have ever encountered, the downstairs room is a corridor around , I think, an octagonal bar. I reckon that 20 customers would fill it; although there is an upstairs room. Having said that, the ale was good & the barman very friendly. It would seem though that there was only one toilet for use by both sexes. Overall a pub I would recommend.
18 Sep 2014 18:57
Decent ales on when we last stayed in Lichfield, food was ok, pub is located in spacious grounds on edge of town.
21 Apr 2014 14:56
Very good pub, good ale, friendly staff and regulars, decent smoking area.
21 Apr 2014 14:53
The subdued lighting on our last visit did not do it any favours, prefer the other Wetherspoons in town, The Acorn.
21 Apr 2014 14:51
Decent ales, not a bad pub but due to layout can get congested; better to visit early in the evening before it gets too full.
21 Apr 2014 14:48
Earl of Lichfield Arms, Lichfield
Pleasant enough pub, the real ales are acceptable.
21 Apr 2014 14:43
Pleasant pub with character, good range of ales. Spacious smoking area. Friendly staff.
10 Feb 2014 19:47
Spacious and well run Wetherspoons, with a good range of well kept ales. Only drawback is the lack of a smoking area.
10 Feb 2014 19:45
On a recent weekend visit to Wigan I was sorry to see that this pub was closed down. A shame because they always had a good range of ales on.
9 Nov 2013 00:04
Recently visited Wigan and was pleased to see this pub had re-opened, it had been closed on our previous visits to the town. Staff were friendly, as were the customers. Fine range of real ales, I especially enjoyed the Cross Bay Hurricane.
9 Nov 2013 00:00
Recently had a weekend in Wigan and was pleased to see that this pub had re-opened; it had been closed on our previous visits to the town. Staff and customers were friendly and there was a group playing on the Saturday night. Had a decent range of well kept ales.
8 Nov 2013 23:57
The Railway Emporium, Bognor Regis
Did not fancy going into this establishment, no real ale, no character, best avoided.
24 Sep 2011 15:19
Most staff are efficient, food not bad, and although the ales were well kept there was, usually, only one guest beer on at a time.
24 Sep 2011 15:15
Recently visited Bognor, this pub has character, well kept [if a bit pricey] real ales and a secluded smoking area. Not a bad pub, probably one of the best in Bognor.
24 Sep 2011 15:13
Cavendish Arms, Dalton in Furness
Sadly this pub has closed again, the property has been put on the market by the owners Robinsons Brewey.
27 Aug 2010 23:52
Somerset & Dorset, Burnham on Sea
Visited this pub when on holiday in Burnham last year. Otter ale was in fine fettle & the Butcombe gold was good. Also had a nice cider in there.
15 Jan 2009 19:54
Cavendish Arms, Dalton in Furness
Happily, this pub has reopened under new tenants, had a nice pint in there just before the new year.
7 Jan 2009 00:52
The Brown Cow Inn, Dalton in Furness
The brown cow serves a varied selection of real ales which are well looked after, it is popular with people who like to eat out; and since the introduction of the smoking ban has a sizeable beer garden/smoking area.
12 Aug 2007 22:43
Moon Under Water, Wigan
Popular pub, friendly barmaid, I had Moorehouse's 'Broomstick Bitter' [decent ale], Phoenix 'Shamrock' [not bad & smooth], and Saltaire 'Citra' [zesty refreshing ale].
21 Mar 2020 11:32