The Stables, Northop

Top notch country pub/restaurant with a good choice of ales and nice wine selection. The food is outstanding and the setting in the old Stables of Soughton Hall is superb in the winter with the low setting sun dropping into the back windows as you enjoy a drink by the log fire drinks perched on an old blacksmiths bellows! As much a place to drink as it is to eat - the only downside may be the fact that it is slightly isolated so drinkers may prefer a nice walk through the superb countryside from Buckley Station (a 90 minute walk) or possibly take a bus from Mold or Northop/Flint and alight at Sychdyn and walk the country lane and up the long drive to the Hall itself.

2 Jan 2012 20:59

The Kings Head, Earls Court

This pub used to be the best pub in Earls Court - lively any night of the week with locals and visitors, cosy, decent range of beers that changed regularly, good food and good atmosphere.

Since the 'makeover' and changed ownership it is a pale shadow of it's former self - few customers, no atmosphere, bright lighting, limited choice of ales. It is like having a drink in a trains station cafe. A complete disaster - I've been 3 times since the makeover trying to give it a chance but have finally given up. As I said to a couple of smokers outside on my last visit 'Do you remember when this was a proper pub?'

7 Sep 2011 10:00

The White Horse, Parsons Green

An absolute diamond of a pub! Can't comment on the food which always looks nice but the beer selection is a joy to behold with Cider drinkers catered for with Aspalls Cider on draught, and usually 1 or 2 guest ciders - had a nice Severn Perry the other week. A great place to sit outside and watch the world of Parsons Green pass by. Always had a friendly welcome from the bar staff there whether on a solo visit or with friends. Can get very busy but the staff keep the things ticking along nicely. First rate!

15 Jun 2011 16:17