The Swan In The Rushes, Loughborough

I attended their 22nd Birthday Beer Festival last weekend; my first visit to Loughborough and this pub. The stillage was upstairs in a weird sort of function room cum skittle alley - we arrived just after one o'clock to be greeted by plenty of seating and a smattering of older bearded gentlemen with pens ticking like bombs - just my type, hehe! Eighteen ales awaited my tasting plus more on the bar downstairs (all the excitment was on the first floor so I didn't even bother to check these out) and six draught continental beers with the usual cider suspects. The various barmen who served me throughout my (gulp!) six hour visit were all terribly friendly and helpful and I didn't have a green or off half all day. Overall it was a totally bizarre set-up, but a most enjoyable day out quaffing! Recommended.

19 Nov 2008 12:47

The Daniel Lambert, Stamford

I read in our local CAMRA publication that this pub had reopened so popped round for a drink and nosey on Saturday evening.... Sadly the place was in complete darkness with the curtains drawn... Any ideas???

10 Nov 2008 16:59

The Fox Inn, Lutterworth

visited for the second time early Saturday evening for my pint of Landlord, enjoyed in the absolutely massive split level beer garden. Beer quality was not as top notch as previously experienced, and the range is never going to be inspirational but a good overall experience to be had in here.

23 Sep 2008 19:38