The Blue Bell, York

Nice enough pub this. Serves a range of ales, which are well served. Food is more snacks than 3 course dinner, but adequate if you want a quick bite with your beer.

14 Dec 2009 16:04

The Bhurtpore Inn, Aston

Visited this pub while down in Cheshire staying with friends. Really have little to add to what the earlier reviewers have said, this is a real ale fan's paradise. There were at least 10 ales on the blackboard, all from different breweries as well as a cask cider and more bottled beers available than I have ever seen. The two barstaff we spoke to knew exactly what each ale was like and were more than happy to let us taste them before making a decision. We ate there too and couldn't fault the food. Curry was excellent, home made and far better than you get in many an Indian restaurant.

Sitting by a real log fire, drinking good beer, on a freezing cold winter's evening in a pub like this is what makes England great. The only bad thing about this pub is that it is 150 miles from my house!

14 Dec 2009 15:54