The Village Inn, Dunlop

No real ale but had a very warm welcome here last friday evening, Tiny front bar so easy to get chatting to people, there were some women in there too -much to my relief as a single female drinker!! Excellent pint of lager!!

11 Oct 2010 20:40

The Brass and Granite, Kilmarnock

A bit like the kind of place you may find in a theme park, a spacious bar with motley artifacts on the walls and confused about it's target audience. Loud music, a mix of Motorhead, Queen and Scottish songs. Pool table, a varied clientel and friendly staff. Not being impressed with the ales or atmosphere in the pubs in Fenick I thought I'd follow the Good Beer Guide and find this place, seemed to be the only place open on a sunday evening in the entire town, we were too late for food (after 7pm) but stayed for a pint of each of the two ales on offer, both Scottish breweries, well kept and tasty! Nothing to rave about but not bad considering the alternatives around here, sorry if that sounds rude!!

11 Oct 2010 20:37

The Rose and Crown, Nottage

This is your average soleless pub, the staff were very nice but there wasn't much atmosphere. They do have a very sunny spot so the beer garden is a must if it's nice weather. The beer is all Brains, I had a pint of Brain's new guest beer, 'Merlin' which was as decent as anything by Brains gets.
The food is verging on gastro style and therefore quite pricey. Not really the thing to be having on a pub crawl but good if you're taking someone out for a meal.

3 Oct 2010 14:02