The Ball and Wicket, Heath End

Have visited this pub on a number of occasions and found the beer quality variable. It can be very good, but more often it is disappointing.

On one occasion the landlord was sitting at the bar and overheard my comments about the beer. (Bishop Sumner). He asked about it and then put on a new barrel and replaced my pint. The beer was better - that was a great reaction.

On other occasions when I have commented, I have been told that's how the beer tastes. (It's not how it tastes else where.)

This week I had a half of Mike Hawthorne, having asked the barmaid if it was good this week. It wasn't - it was rather sharp and unpleasant. The following morning I developed a stomach bug - it is still with me 36 hours on. My husband doesn't have the bug, and the only difference in our diet was the Hawthorne. Coincidence or not, I shan't be returning here.

12 Oct 2011 13:29