Aug
16
2012
The Taps’ substantial exterior hides what amounts to a museum celebrating the best of local Lancashire life. If you have the opportunity, try to visit this popular pub before it gets crammed so you can take some time to check out the abundant memorabilia. This characterful pub’s walls are festooned with glorious …
Apr
17
2012
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At curryandbeer towers, we are all feverishly looking forward to the Organ Grinder’s Beer Festival Friday May 4th – Monday May 7th. I’m particularly keen to compare keg and cask Magic Rock Highwire side by side! Whether you’ve got an axe to grind in that …
Apr
11
2012
This is the kind of pub that you’ll want to adopt as your home from home. No game machines, no piped music, no plasma screens. Just a comfy, serene space to enjoy your own company, or the company of friends.
The Phoenix has developed a strong following amongst …
Feb
06
2012
We visited the Old Poets while out on an coach trip from the Crown Inn, Beeston. The coachful of eager topers all managed to find seats and we were all served by the uber efficient bar staff in moments. I guess they’ve got a lot of experience looking after coach …
Jan
20
2012
The recently re-opened Old Silk Mill is a handsome building, and Derby CAMRA’s 2011 city pub of the year. It’s just a stone’s throw away from the Lombe Silk Mill on the banks of the Derwent, now an industrial heritage museum. With Derby Cathedral Bells chiming and log …
Jan
10
2012
Travelling from Nottingham by tram is the easiest way to get to The Lion Inn as it has a tram stop just outside. Formerly owned by Batemans, the Lion sits solidy on the corner of Fisher St and Mosley St. It’s a stones throw from the enormous presence …
Dec
12
2011
I love it when I walk into a pub like The Peacock. Friendly, comfortable, cosy, and a good selection of well-kept beer. I just like traditional pubs and it makes my day when a refurbishment is responsible for this state of excellence. In contrast to the travesties we saw only a …
Jun
20
2011
The Rowditch is way off the beaten track, you’ll not stumble on it by chance. You won’t like it if zesty city centre bars are your thing. Well, if you’ve read any of the other reviews on this blog, you’ll be getting the impression that I’m not into zesty, and I love the Rowditch to …
Apr
29
2011
Bartsch Inns put a lot of resources into creating the kind of pub I like. High quality wood panelling, real fires, glowing brasses, comfortable seating. There’s no extraneous tat. The library area could be your own home – I wish!
Mar
22
2011
This popular gastro pub in the Cathedral area is part of the Lace Market Hotel group. A good place to take your auntie or an out of town visitor. It has a large downstairs dining area and a comfy upstairs bar with big armchairs and a roaring log fire. It’s a good place to chill …
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