BITE user comments - beertzar
Comments by beertzar
The Duke of York re-opened on 4th December after a superb restoration and refurbishment. Until Joules beers come on line about March the pub is selling 4 ever changing guest beers and attracting a very good quality of clientelle. Hosts Wendy and Paul Weston are doing an excellent job and the pub has been busy since day one.
23 Dec 2009 14:08
The pub has been taken over recently by a very enthusiastic lady who has worked there for many years. She has introduced real ale, which was sadly lacking and early reports are that it is selling well. Initially the beers were only Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen which were well kept but we hope to see some more interesting beers in the very near future.
16 Oct 2009 00:14
Mark, the gaffer has had a hard job on his hands turning it from what it was into a nice comfortable pub. On my last few visits the beer has been excellent, so good that I have stayed too long on each occasion. Also I have heard no swearing or witnessed any untoward behaviour on more recent visits. I think he has finally sorted his clientelle out any anyone should re-visit if they have previously had a bad experience.
12 Aug 2009 12:30
Re-opened on Wednesday 17th June after a couple of days closure for a makeover. Gone is the underpriced Carling and the very underpriced FGL lager along with Stella, smoothpour and Strongbow. Seven ales were available on the opening night, 5 from the Davenports/Highgate stable and 2 genuine guest beers. The Wye Valley Summer Stinger was particularly enjoyable. Lagers are now Davenports Continental, West St Mungo and Helles Light ( from Glasgow - the first outlet in England) and Olvi from Finland. The telly has been removed as has the jukebox and background music system. Hopefully this alehouse concept will attract customers of a better calibre as the chear as chips lager formula attracted a few low lifers who spoiled what this lovely old pub has to offer.
18 Jun 2009 14:20
The Woodman, Birmingham
Now reopen after 2 years of closure. This Grade 2 listed building has had a complete refurbishment and restoration. Regular beers are Castle Rock Harvest Pale and Black Gold along with 6 guest beers and 2 traditional ciders. Food is now served every day from 11am until 8pm.
22 Oct 2013 12:51