The Sportsmans Arms, Nounsley

This really is everything a country pub should be- beautiful scenery, a warm welcome, and amazing beer. When we visited, there was a locally micro-brewed ale on; Nounsley Best. The sun was shining, and I learned- as a Northern lad- that Essex really does have an awful lot going for it!

22 Jun 2011 08:38

The Endeavour, Chelmsford

My wife and I happened to be staying on the outskirts of Chelmsford, and ventured towards the town, in search of a drink. We're both so glad that The Endeavour was the first pub we came across, the staff and the customers were so friendly, as evidenced by The 'What's On' blackboard, inviting all and sundry to an upcoming wedding celebration in the pub.
The Maldon Gold was a beautiful drop as well, and may well prove instrumental in converting my other half to proper ale. I really felt that I had to provide some feedback, as The Endeavour is surely one of the loveliest little proper pubs I have ever been in.
The only sour note was a slightly less than fresh pickled egg, but the wasabi peanuts (highly recommended) soon made me forget!

7 Jul 2010 16:40