The Black Bull, Blidworth

Real drinkers pub this one. Usually 2 or 3 real ales on offer along with the usual lagers and smooths. All are well kept, and never yet had a bad pint there. New landlord (who used to be a regular patron) has recently taken over and is carrying on the sterling work of the previous tenant. Started serving basic pub grub and snacks. Busy main bar where the friendly locals congregate, but also has a separate eating area and a quiet snug. Occasionally shows major sporting events and sometimes has live folk/skiffle music. Good pub for a few pints, game of darts or doms and a laugh with the locals. Only snag is the lack of parking - 7 or 8 spaces.

20 Nov 2008 15:19

The Bird in Hand, Blidworth

Real ale usually seems to be from the Marston/Jennings/Mansfield group of brewers, and is always well kept, although sometimes only one on offer. Good selection of food, portion sizes are adequate, although the quality can vary. Quiz/raffle held on several evenings which is great if you like that sort of thing, but makes having a quiet pint and a chat difficult whilst the questions/numbers are being read out.

20 Nov 2008 14:48