The Yew Tree Inn, Cauldon Low

Reading these recent experiences saddens me greatly as I have loved this place for years, but my own recent visits would confirm some of what has been laid as criticisms. Alan has always been a good, but highly individual landlord who does seem lately to have become much less tolerant of new faces, especially those with children and generally seems a lot less of a happy soul. The toilets were always basic, but have become a real problem and I am not sure Alan either cares or wnats to notice at all. The condition of the beer has become a little erratic of late too, as a severely vinegary pint of Bass recently proved.
These are all symptoms of a general decline in the level of homeliness and welcome that you could always rely on. Hopefully, it is only a dip and maybe Alan can pull himself and the pub back to what it was...don't worry about the shabbiness of the fittings, though, that really is still part of the charm.

24 Jun 2010 22:46