The Yew Tree Inn, Cauldon Low

We visited the Yew Tree yesterday as a return visit after several years. Although this pub may seem a little grubby round the edges and has a slight 'eau de toilet' in one bar, in these days of sterile and bland corporate chain pubs, this is sooo refreshing and totally unique. Totally eccentric and full of things to look at. The beer was lovely (not much chioce but beautifully kept) and elderly mum asked for sherry and unlike the 'chains' it came without a blink and in a schooner (not a brandy glass or a tumbler as is so often th case) We had a pork pie which was looked hand made and was fresh and delicious (and came with a jar of mustard in case we wanted it).
It wasnt very busy on this visit but was last time. We had more of a chance to see the vast range of furniture throughout the pub (ancient settles and pews and copper topped tables) and were pleased to see the polyphons and other ephemera still all intact. Theres a pianola too with many rolls of music which was tempting. Theres a penny farthing hidden behind a settle and theres something in every corner and from floor to ceiling. Antique babys strollers and beautiful clocks on the galleried landing too. Dogs are welcome and is also a walkers pub. Well worth a visit but dont be precious about 'neat and tidy'. Its what makes this pub so very different and well worth a visit!

3 May 2010 11:14