The Three Blackbirds, Flamstead

Achtung, Spitfire! That was my humorous compliment to the landlord for the high quality of his Shepherd Neame Spitfire ale. It is still a character historic pub, that is also a highly living and sociable pub too. The beer garden and open space outside is much more usable than a few years ago. Three real ales in all, from regional brewers. Well worth a visit.

28 Aug 2007 15:34

Rose and Crown, Tewin

As a Saturday, and weekend cycling visitor to the pub, I can say: I think that the service is most diligent and friendly, and the cask ale is kept quite well. The pub is a very historic one (C17, with many original beams, and with chequered-brick outside)with very tasteful modern extensions, and also there are good gardens. Before you enter Tewin on most of it's roads, there is a sign asking you to "Please drive carefully." I think that a silhouette of Lewis Hamilton's McLaren rcing car, underneath the message, would be highly appropriate for Tewin. Unfortueately, some drivers would just shove their foot through the floor!

28 Aug 2007 15:23

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St. Lawrence

There is so very much of historical and cultural interest in the village, and not just because of G.B. Shaw and the
simply wonderful living, and historic pub that the village has. The five or more cask ales are always in superb condition, and the pub is a great destination for the walker and travelling tourist in many practical and social ways (meals, accommodation, enlightening conversation, etc.)

28 Aug 2007 15:01