The Otters Pocket, Stamford

Great pub. Am slightly biased as it is my local and frequent it on many an occassion. I play rugby for the local town and "The Pocket" as it is affectionately known is the place to be after a hard game on a saturday afternoon. The range of real ales and more common lagers and belgian beers are plentiful enough to cater for all tastes. The atmosphere is always excellent, the bar staff always willing, with new ideas for the more exotic type of drink, should you feel the need. If I had to be negative in any way, it would be the sometimes smoky atmosphere, but the will dissipate once the smoking ban is in force. If you are ever in Stamford, call in to "The Pocket" and witness a friendly welcoming pub, where you can relax, enjoy good beer, good company, read the handful of papers that are always available and just while away the time in a chilled out real ale house.

19 Feb 2007 13:35