The Golden Heart, Nettleton Bottom

We visited this pub for the first time recently: can't think why we've never tried it before, unless it's just because we've zoomed past on the A417 without really twigging that the old stone buildings actually are a pub. It's a traditional rustic pub with several small rooms and a tiny two-sided bar, plus some sort of function room at the back. There's a big beer garden with great views out over the valley.

Four beers were on offer: Otter and Brakespear bitters were both on top form; Cotswold Lion Best In Show was good but not the best; the guest beer, Stroud Tom Long, was sour but quickly changed. Food was just what we wanted, with particularly good starters and substantial Sunday roasts. Friendly service, well worth a visit if you're on the Cirencester - Cheltenham road.

30 Jun 2014 18:52

The Duke of Wellington, Blythe Bridge

This pub has closed and is being converted into a branch of Tesco.

18 Nov 2013 19:09

Pearsons Arms, Crab And Oyster House, Whitstable

I visited this pub over the Bank Holiday weekend and it was predictably busy but the staff seemed to be coping well. Enjoyed a good pint of Whitstable Native. It's obviously a food-led pub but it doesn't discourage the casual drinker at all.

26 Aug 2013 17:23