BITE user comments - tbennett54
Comments by tbennett54
This is quite possibly the perfect pub. Brilliant beer (sampled a splendid Theakston's Best, and Timothy Taylor's Landlord), traditional decor with a few individualist traits (the collection of presentation whisky boxes is fascinating), nice comfortable seating and eating area, good food choices, friendly staff.
20 Nov 2012 19:58
I've been here a few times recently and it keeps going up in my estimation. The ale is splendid, the (limited) sandwich lunch menu very good and not bad value either for central London, and the staff are very friendly and cheerful. Although the ground floor bar gets a bit crowded - unavoidable in such a touristy area - the downstairs bar has more space and provides welcome respite from the bustle above. Strongly recommended.
22 Oct 2010 14:44
The White Lion, Childer Thornton
This is simply a classic, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Apart from Sky Sports it seems largely like a 1950s period piece. There's a range of high quality Thwaites ales on show (four or five including what used to be called a Mild), and it has a very warm and welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
14 Apr 2010 21:56
A friendly, comfortable pub, far more pleasant inside than the rather austere exterior suggests. I paid my first ever visit on a weekday lunchtime and relaxed in a leather armchair with a pretty decent pint of Black Sheep.
14 Apr 2010 21:48
This is certainly a rather odd place but it is unquestionably atmospheric in a 1940s way. The beer is excellent but the variable opening hours are an obvious downside.
26 Aug 2009 17:38
Like the previous reviewer I am surprised at the low rating. The interior is a bit dull but the outside is picturesque. For any ale lover, it is an oasis, as I have never had anything less than an excellent pint in there. The beer is fabulously well kept, the range on offer changes regularly, and there is usually something obscure available to try. Also it is usually very quiet, which is no bad thing in my opinion.
26 Aug 2009 17:34
Excellent range of tasty Cains ales, in a quiet but marvellously designed pub worth a visit for the decor alone
25 Aug 2009 20:32
The Cheshire Cat, Chester
Went here for a quiet dinner for two. It was a Saturday night, but on arrival at the booked time, we were surprised to be told the table was not ready. After a wait in the bar - about 20 mins - we made our way to the table. After a further wait of 15 mins we were advised that there was a 45 minute wait for food as the kitchen was "very busy". I noticed another couple get up and leave at this stage but we stuck it out. Not worth it. Our steaks, when they did arrive, were not the best, with too much gristle. The chips tasted like oven chips. The beer was fine, but to be honest, I won't be going back there.
9 Mar 2013 20:23