Place, Broomhill

Popped in wednesday afternoon and the cricket and horse racing was on. Cask ale untested but there was a bunch of cans and bottles in the fridge that were fine so took a brewdog dead pony club. Not cheap but happy to sip it watching the test. Easy to be snobby about a place called 'The Place' but this place is giving it a go.

3 Aug 2016 16:55

The Fox and Duck, Broomhill

Things have changed a little here. The cask ales have been taken over by Little Critters brewery - all six of them. This is a brave move and I hope it works out as it means there is a range of styles rather than just a bunch of pale ales from various breweries that you often see these days. Was puzzled the cricket wasn't on - perhaps it was lunch or there was no interest from the punters. It is just ok, though. Not sure how I would make it great, mind

3 Aug 2016 16:50

Sandford Park Ale House, Cheltenham

Great ale pub. The craft kegs were a bit underwhelming - apart from a Bristol Beer Factory, but they might just be responding to the demand of their regular custom. If it ain't broke, no need to get Kernel etc in to fix it- you can always go to wild beer if you want that sort of thing. Food is decent quality pub grub at very keen prices and staff are excellent. My daughter's steak was five minutes late and they gave her a pudding for free. Cask ales are exemplary as you would expect - a mixture of strengths and styles. And if the kegs don't quite deliver, there is a staggering range of bottles. Bar billiards as well. Has to be a ten.

3 Jul 2016 21:28