The George and Dragon, Shipley

Firstly I will state an interest. I know the new landlady of the pub.

Jenny and Dave took a brave step when they bought the G & D last summer, but they have done very well. A complete refurb and a clean broom.

Visited on the opening day and that was great, but the real test is can they keep it up – yes they have. We have been a few times since then and it has improved and improved.

Firstly for such a small bar, they don’t half do well. A choice of 4 ales, all kept in really good condition, 3 lagers and a draft cider. It’s a free house so they can change as they like but a choice of Harveys Sussex, Doombar and one of the local W J King’s beers, you can’t go wrong. And all in excellent condition.

Also worth a mention - Free House and not Hall and Sh1thouse beer. Can I call not sh... but do they really make beer

Service great. Hosting (and not just for people they know and we are not local local!) is excellent.
Then there is the food. Jenny said she would keep it simple home cooked pub fare, then she hired a French chef. So really the best of both worlds. Pub staples such as pies and steaks (beef and gammon) then add moules and guinea fowl and skate and the best hand made chicken kiev you can imagine. What more can you ask for? All came piping hot with lots and veg. Superb.
Back to the pub. The layout is unusual, so lots of different areas. A small dining room, a smaller dining room. A log fire , another hidyhole - a proper country pub.
Try it yourself

18 Jan 2013 20:32

Red Lion, Ashington

Starting to become a bit of a fan of this place. Visit at least once a month now, even though it�s a bit of a drive. Always a good selection of beers with at least one local brewery appearing on the guest list and the staff are all excellent and well trained in both the food and drink on offer.

Out of the last 5/6 visits only one suspect meal (on a Sunday afternoon � relief chef perhaps)

Steak evening good value. Boxing day visit similar to the themed evenings, a staggered booking system in order that everyone is served in a timely manner. How refreshing rather than trying to fill all the tables all of the time

Tip - Get on their mailing list for special events and the occasional freeby (Cocktails, Wine, Beer & Fizz this year)

28 Dec 2011 12:38

The Half Moon, Warninglid

Three visits in the last 6 weeks , twice for meals and once for a beer.

Superb food, great beer � try the Dark Star � Over the Moon if it�s on, Hophead as a fall back.

Nice location, great beer garden in a very quiet village. Good staff to look after you, what more can you ask for? Just don�t look down as you come through the main door. The well is deep.

Latest visit was with a group of 11 people and the chef still managed to get the food to the table at the same time, with no issues. The menu changes regularly and there is always a different Sunday lunch menu. The roast beef is to die for. I really do envy the folks of Warninglid who have this as a local

12 Jun 2011 17:46