The Ben Nevis Inn, Glen Nevis

Huge hangar of a pub, lots of space both inside and out. We had spent the day climbing Ben Nevis and came down to find Red Cuillin, Nessie's Monster Mash and Sheepshagger on tap, a great choice of beers in good condition.

Stayed for a steak and chips - food is a tad on the expensive side but the cooking is way above what pub-grub standard. Steak came nicely medium-rare, pink in the middle, with whisky sauce, and we had a highly sinful cranachan for dessert (cream, cream, cream, whisky and strawberries, roughly in that order) - bill came to �30 for two. Highly recommended, particularly for the friendly and very competent staff.

8 Aug 2011 16:23

The Taybank, Dunkeld

Beer was in good condition and it's a nice pub, food looked decent and beer was in good condition (Trade Winds and Landlord). But we were charged �3.84 for two halves. That's more than London prices!

8 Aug 2011 16:19

The Plasterers Arms, Norwich

Interesting real ales both local (Tipples, Spectrum) and 'foreign', mainly from micros. One not in nice condition was taken off as soon as I pointed it out - others were all tip top. Evening started a bit deserted but warmed up after nine o'clock.

The pub has really been refurbished nicely; bar staff friendly and chatty, and a 10% discount for CAMRA members too.

8 Aug 2011 16:17