The Whipping Stocks, Over Peover

The only bit of the previous reviews I would agree with is regarding the standard menu. BUT as these things go, it's better than a lot out there, and certainly cheaper than most others, which helps redress the balance quite a bit. Go there instead for the excellent cheap beer! And it's a good clean and comfortable pub too, no pretensions here. The staff are all of the same opinion too as regards the new menu, but they have to go with it, but they don't have to like it. As I say, go for the beer, and the pub itself. It's a regular for me now, but not as often as I would like, as it's a half hour drive from home, but I consider it well worth it. I have tipped my pot in almost every type of pub you can think of for the last 30 odd years, so I feel I know waht works for me, at any rate. And this one DOES! Have a go, don't write it off yet. A good advert for Sams, food issues not withstanding (don't think it's rubbish, it's not- just that it's standard fare as opposed to licensee's own. ). I love Sams, for their beer, and low pricing is a true bonus- cracking pint of tasty real bitter- very much Northern style- at �1.48, summer 2008, has to be a winner!

30 Nov 2008 23:31

Sinclairs Oyster Bar, Manchester

Totally ruined, this pub, by two previous physical moves, and then dragged kicking and screaming upmarket (which failed as an exercise). Crass clientele in the main, just there for a cheap pint, cramped and knocked about beyond any recognition of it's former self. Exceptionally busy at times, full of 'people watchers' 'bottle drinkers' 'salad eaters' and 'water sippers' who would be better off elsewhere. Not a good introduction to the (potntially richly rewarding) delights of Sams. Fills a need tho', undoubtedly. But it's off my radar for good. Beer (OBB) usually below standard it can easily achieve in other Sam's pubs. Shame.

30 Nov 2008 23:20

The Borough Arms, Crewe

Now has own brewery in operation and own label ales so far sampled have been excellent. Guest beer quality improved too. The boy done good! Hope it lasts! (so get in and buy some).

15 Jun 2005 17:30