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Sensational. That is all.
Sharp - 13 Nov 2008 23:06 |
2 everchanging real ciders 11 amazing real ales loads of continental beers on draught as well as bottled. the pub is on 3 floors. top bar friendly real ale pub great staff that know how to pull a pint. middle floor bier keller with continental smorgesbords (meat & cheese).basement brews own beer.hidden gem needs putting on the real ale map
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An absolute gem of a pub, serves fresh tasty local beers all well priced as well as amazing imported beers. One of my favorite pubs. Worth travelling to, I would come up from London for a weekend and make sure that it was always ended with a beer or two at Fernandes, on a sunday the landlord also brings out the most amazing bread and dripping as well as some pork pies - utterly amazing!
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So far, it would appear to be business as usual at the Fernandes Tap. The actual number of handpumps has increased from six to eight. Beer quality remains high. Fernandes beers will continue to be available, but they will not be brewed by David James. Two to three Ossett beers will always be on the pumps, which still allows for guest beers. Marvellous!
Some refurbishment work has begun.
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STOP PRESS: Fernandes Tap to be taken over by Ossett Brewery!
If you wish to visit the Fernandes Tap in its current form,then get your skates on.You have two weeks before Ossett Brewery take control on July 30th. The James' are moving on to start a new micro in Filey- 'Five Leys'.
If the Tap is run along the lines of the excellent,Ossett owned, 'Rat and Ratchet' in Huddersfield then it should continue to be a fine pub.However, it's definitely the end of an era.I suspect we'll never see the same varity of guest ales again. I hope to be proved wrong.
I'll review the new set up ASAP.
If, by some chance in a million, David and Maureen read this, many thanks for the best beer I have ever drunk.It has been consistently good since the day you opened.
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As 'Alerover' hinted at, the casual visitor to the Tap must approach feeling slightly wary.There's more than a whiff of a villains drinking den as you climb the staircase.Please persevere.
Once inside you enter a small(ish) one roomed bar that has been cleverly partitioned into three drinking areas by cleverly using large pub signs as screens. These and the exposed beams give the place great character.
Most importantly For BITE members the quality of the beers is second to none and this is reflected in the numerous CAMRA awards. The Fernandes beers are brewed about twelve feet below the bar, so they don't have far to travel! There are usually two 'home' beers on the six pumps, the others are drawn from far and wide.
Although David James brews a broad spectrum of beers, its probably fair to say the pale, hoppy and citrussy 'golden ales' are the punters' favourites eg 'Centennial', 'Cascade', 'Ale to the Tsar'. A brew called 'Boy's Bitter' has incredible flavour for around 3.2% and is a real testament to the brewer's art. By contrast the dark chocolatety 'Malt Shovel Mild' is also excellent.
The pub also keeps high quality lagers, Belgian bottled beers and fruit wines and beers.The choice of table wines is limited.
Food is virtually non-existant, usually limited to sandwiches on a Friday lunchtime, although with extended weekend hours I think hot-dogs are some times provided.
There has been a strict no TV and piped music policy in the pub, although the latter is starting to be eroded.The USP has always been good beer and good conversation.There is occasional live music with bands often comprised of pub regulars.
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
In short a cracking real ale paradise.To steal shamelessly from another BITE member, all that's missing is St. Peter at the door!
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The scruffy alley, then the plain staircase; open the door and what a surprise. A superb, one-roomed bar, packed with character. Great beers and a collection of old pub signs make this an outstanding contribution to the Wakefield drinking experience. Although awkward to find, located between the shopping centre and Kirkgate station, it’s a must visit when in the city.
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And not to forget the excellent selection of Belgian bottled beers too.
Top pub away from the rip-off joints in the Westgate.
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Absolutely fantastic pub; the bar is up a staircase above the brewery itself. Six ales and a cider on handpump, including some from other breweries even though it's the Fernandes Brewery Tap. Fernandes' own Dragon Slayer Stout was nectar. Unfortunately I only had time for two before leaving for the rugby ground. Free black pudding and pork pie slices on a Sunday lunchtime were very tasty too!
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This pub must be the nearest thing to Heaven
daveL - 29 Aug 2005 12:33 |
excellent atmosphere very friendly
alan - 19 Oct 2004 20:52 |
If this is the Fernandes brewery whose beer I had in the St Albans Beer Festival, then well done. One of their beers is 2.5 (yes two and a half)% Abv, and is packed with great flavours nonetheless! Worth seekin out definitley
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fantasic real ale pub, no frills except for the old inn signs which adorn the walls.
Lee - 28 Sep 2003 14:00 |
Consistently excellent beer quality, includes real ales brewed on the premises. Worth seeking out.
John - 5 Sep 2003 13:42 |
Brilliant real ale paradise. Regularly (and rightly) wins CAMRA awards. Also has a large selection of Belgian beers. A must try pub.
Mike Ryan - 18 Apr 2003 10:32 |
Started as a home brew shop and turned into a brew pub. A large selection of real ales always on tap and constantly changing.
David - 29 Sep 2002 11:02 |
