The Cutter Inn, Ely

Two bars, one more formal, one less so, but has a fun bar (a boat!). Brilliant location, can get rather touristy in the summer, plenty of boaters in high season. Posh restaurant, great for meat dishes. The meat is locally sourced. Friendly management and staff, good attention to detail. Beers are rather expensive for a non large city location, but good range. Open fire in winter, rather snug when the fen wind is blowing along the river. Convenient for train station.

15 Jul 2007 20:41

The Lord Nelson, Southwold

Lovely couple of pints this afternoon, Broadside and Explorer. Nice garden at back, reasonable food: Fish and chips- the batter was made with Broadside, and had a lovely dark colour. Bar staff were friendly and laid back, didn't mind our dog, or drinking out on the benches overlooking the sea.

15 Jul 2007 20:37