The Golden Eagle, Chester

Great little pub, limited choice but all of good quality.

19 Aug 2009 22:55

The Brewery Tap, Chester

Currently my favourite pub to visit. Always a great choice and not just from Spitting Feathers. A little pricey but that seems to attract a, for want of a better word, better customer base. The only let down, as a previous review states, is that the bar maid is often distracted during quieter times by talking to the kitchen staff or reading the paper.

19 Aug 2009 22:52

The Square Bottle, Chester

Unfortunately, the recent improvement that this pub has seen has not lasted. Having avoided the place for a number of years after countless poor quality pints, I had begun to frequent the pub again. I was slightly pleased to see that it had been given a refurbishment recently, but like at lot of Wetherspoon pubs it is easy to see that cost cutting measures had been taking resulting in the new panelling already showing signs of wear and tear and even behind the bar falling off. As for the ales, I was almost delighted to bring some of my friends with me over the past few months to show how a little effort and a manager that listens can make a huge difference. Gone were the days of only having Pedigree and Abbot to choose from. In came a good range of ales as the staff even had basic knowledge of them. But, alas, it wasn�t to last as they are back to serving what I can only describe as cloudy vinegar. Oh, a word of advise, never try and take it back to the female manager as when I did I got the old groans and moans and as she walked off a few choice words were just audible from under her breath. My advise go around the corner to the new one. The choice may be limited but I had a fabulous Cheshire Cat their last week and a promise that it will be returning.

19 Aug 2009 22:48