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Visited the Station Inn yesterday after close of play at the Derbyshire v Warwickshire cricket match. There are two handpumps but the Draught Bass is only available FROM THE JUG. There were large signs pointing this out which I didn't notice.
25 Sep 2013 11:03
Nice to see a once derelict pub reopen for business. Called yesterday for lunch during the first day of the Derbyshire v Warwickshire cricket match. I had a ploughman's lunch and my 3 friends chose the roast. This comprised many slices of meat with all the trimmings accompanied by a bowl of vegetables that would not fit in each plate. The price - £4.00 - yes - four pounds. I am concerned for the viability of the pub charging such a low price for the quantity of food. I don't know how they do it for the money. On the beer front, the Draught Bass was first class.
25 Sep 2013 10:30
The Old Ivy House, Clerkenwell
Called on a freezing winter's afternoon. Sampled the Shepherd Neame Spitfire which was excellent served by a friendly guy hailing from Venice. The Shepherd Neame website said that pub had been refurbished but the L-shaped interior was rather dour to my liking with odd artefacts such as wagon wheels and a vinyl record collection stuck in the walls. Didn't try the food but posters proclaimed that the food was fresh from famous London markets.
16 Jan 2013 08:10
On Tuesday 8 March, visited the MILLHOUSE on a beautiful spring afternoon with panoramic views over the Peak from the pub car park. Entered this large stone built edifice and ordered Farmers Blond for a rather expensive �3.10 but the quality was excellent. A number of other brews were available that day but only had time to sample one. Ordered food from the extensive menu. Didn't fancy a main me so me and the wife tried 3 starters: Mushroom Soup �3.95, Crab & Prawn Cocktail �5.50, Fish cakes �5.20. All home cooked if a tad expensive. SUM UP: A welcoming Peak District small hotel with a fine selection of real ales but remember to bring a wad or your cards to pay.
9 Mar 2011 18:10
Called during lunchtime on the last day of Wrexham & Shropshire Railway operation on Friday 28 January. A very historic pub with rooms unchanged for centuries. 6 draught beers were available: Hobgoblin, Snek Lifter, Bank's Bitter, Banks Original, Draught Bass, and XXXX Porter. I sampled the latter two which were excellent. Was made welcome by the friendly locals in the front snug. A class English pub.
11 Feb 2011 13:14
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The Alexandra Hotel, Derby
Visited here after close of play yesterday after watching the Derbyshire v Warwickshire. Wonderful place if you are a real ale fan and railway enthusiast - which often go together. Beer was excellent and railwayana and breweriana that adorn the walls is fascinating not to mention the Class 37 cab at the back of the pub. Well worth a visit if near the railway station.
25 Sep 2013 11:07