The Angel, Rotherhithe

Two aspects of my visit dampened the otherwise fine views and old fashioned, quirky atmosphere of this place. The first was �5.50 for a bottle of Sam Smiths Pale Ale and the second was no cask ale (available at the Anchor Tap owned by the same company at �2.90 a pint). I savoured my visit and convinced myself that it was a nice place with a �2 admission charge. Shame it damaged my 30 year belief in Sam Smiths standing for a fair price (wherever you are) for a pint. As all the other customers appeared to be foreign tourists, presumably they know their market, fair enough but I won't be back in a hurry.

18 Aug 2012 12:41

The Three Tuns, Lower Halstow

It took a bit of finding on a wet Sunday afternoon but well worth it. Three Kent micro ales and a very good Sunday lunch. A nice touch was the plate of local cheese with fresh bread and walnuts on a wooden plate. The Landlady was friendly and clearly happy to talk about the local sourcing of food and beer. Decor was comfortable without being too bistro pub (exposed brick walls, subtle darl colours). Worth finding out.

10 Mar 2012 19:09

Etchingham Club, Etchingham

Yes still going strong as a 100% volunteer Club and only �2-40 a pint for Sharps Doom Bar. All it needs is even more discerning ale drinkers so that the occasional guest ales can become a more permanent feature. All proceeds from the place are re-invested into this village asset. There is also now an award winning Bistro in the railway station at Etchingham. That establishment is aimed at the mid market and sells bottled drinks rather than draft ale (Wednesday,Thursday and friday). So technically on a Wednesday or a Friday nght a pub crawl is now possible in Etchingham and a train home later!

31 Jan 2012 21:59