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Had to knock to get in on a Saturday morning. Only ale on was the Bass from the jug. Black Sheep Bitter, Deuchars IPA and Caledonian XPA all turned around, even when we came in after the game.
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Very disappointing for a GBG-listed pub. Only one of the three handpumps was on, and the barmaid aggressively demanded ID the second I walked in (despite being 29 and having no problems anywhere else in years). Won't be going back.
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Always go here for the from the jug Bass, anything else is incidental. Proper boozer/landlord, enough said. Watch the opening hours though no all day stuff here..and in my sad opinion much better for it!
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The selection of beers for a CAMRA pub was mildly disappointing (just Deuchars IPA and Caledonian XPA) but the XPA was fine and we were made to feel welcome, even if the locked door was rather disconcerting at first, leading us to think it was closed.
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Bass straight from the jug - the only reason you need to go here, but a friendly welcome, good atmosphere and a tidy looking bar area all add to the experience. Old fashioned opening hours may frustrate slightly, but make sure you know the times asnd you'll be in heaven.
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An interesting old school boozer with an interesting old school guv’nor. I just had to try the Bass poured from a jug bought from the cellar, haven’t seen that in years, damn good it was too. Front bar has a pool table plus fruit and quiz machines for the office crowd and I think there is a rear lounge.
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All the other comments are spot on.Good beer and spotlessly clean.
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Great locals boozer, if the doors shut its to keep the riff raff out, thats how much Dave thinks of his regulars, knock the door and your in to some fine ales, great friendly atmosphere and a spotlessly clean pub. Best pub in the area a ust for real ale buffs.
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We visited this pub twice over the weekend and each time were made so welcome. Owners Dave and Lynne are the perfect hosts, relaxed and happy to spend time having a chat. And the beer! What can we say - Bass in a jug straight from the cellar was probably the best I have ever had (and I used to live in Derby) and the Deuchars IPA was superb. A cracking pub, highly recommended, and we will make a beeline for it when we are next in the area.
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Nice local, Dave the landlord always a laugh with his dry humour. Go there a few times and he'll bring you free bar snacks. Usually a few good ales too, plus a pool table. A world away from the shitty Crown and Castle round the corner.
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Locals pub but friendly enough with it. Proper old-school boozer, best features the etched windows and good beer.
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Fabulous real boozer. The best Caledonian Deuchars I have ever had the pleasure of consuming. Nice atmosphere. Excellent Landlord. A proper old fashioned type pub with the most welcoming and hard working of hosts.
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Quite a local type of pub but the beer is good ...
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Friendly welcome from the licensee although at the time of our visit (Saturday 2.45 pm.)he was about to close for the afternoon. I would guess, from a visitor's point of view, that this is more of a 'locals' pub. However, the few customers present were eager to chat to us. Bass is served from the jug and beer on draught was Black Sheep Bitter and our choice on the day, Jennings Cumberland.
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Fairly small pub. Has some nice beers. A little 'localish' in feel. Great location for the railway station.
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