The Cranmer Arms, Aslockton - pub details
Address: Main Street, Aslockton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AL [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 27909)
Aslockton (0.2 miles), Elton & Orston (1.9 miles), Bingham (2.5 miles)
Pub suggested by pgazz on 11 Feb 2006
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 2 users)
> Local guides: Nottingham pub guide, Nottinghamshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Vale of Belvoir Inn and Hotel, Whatton (0.7 miles), Manor Arms, Elton (1.7 miles)
user reviews of the Cranmer Arms, Aslockton
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| The idea of the quaint English pub – all sweeping lawns, low ceilings, hand carved interiors, and a smiling clientele whose joviality would anywhere else be taken as an indication of a coke high – is in my view, a bit of a myth. There are havens like this, mainly in the south and scattered enclaves in the rest of the country, but in truth the vast majority of rural watering holes fall well short of this heavenly description. In reality, like their urban cousins, they are a mixed bag of the great, the average and the complete shite. A good example of this kind of myth vs reality is the Cranmer Arms. In appearance and aesthetic environment it looks exactly like the legendary “Olde English” pub of lore. Situated in the quiet village of Aslockton between the reasonably well kept railway station and medieval church, the white washed exterior sits behind a tight front car park in an apparent grand and sleepy manner. To the right side of the entrance is a very large garden area with a children’s play area amidst some sturdy benches that all look pretty mouth watering in the summer months. Really it seems to have everything. And then you step inside. Now don’t get me wrong there is some appeal to be found here. The side area to the left of the entrance is very homely thanks to a nice deep wooden panelled effect that matches the natural (if a tad over brassed/pictured) small section in front of the bar. The drink selection is well kept and fairly good on the ale front. But anyone can easily find minor faults. The back area of the pub, with a pool table is very browbeaten, and although I know its scientifically impossible I`m sure that the floors actually smokes. There always seems to be a thin veil of cancer air in this portion of the pub, which tends to escape and mingle less obviously in all other sections of the interior. Some air conditioning is therefore very badly needed, especially as it might also cause an upswing in mood amongst the clientele. Most are pleasant, but a fair proportion are a tad gloomy and unfortunately appear not to meet many people beyond the end of their own street. Finally, while the tipple selection is good, its nothing that`s going to make you fall off your stool … In the end the Cranmere Arms is, thanks to its outside and the latent elements of charm, a fairly good place to enjoy a drink – so a 6 ˝ is probably a fair rating. However, it demonstrates that the English village pub is not as idyllic or as widely spread as some like to believe. pgazz - 11 Feb 2006 18:02 |
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