Ye Olde Golden Lion Inn, Keswick

A more traditional style pub, though with a large choice of Rock Music on the jukebox.

The bar staff were fine and attentive. The Lancaster Blonde (one of 3 Real Ales, the other being a Old Peculiar and a Wychwood offering) was on exceellent form and we called back most nights for a pint or two. Food was also excellent.

It feels like a local pub rather than a Tourist bar and prices were competative for the lakes. Worth a visit.

3 Oct 2010 12:17

The Newcastle Arms, Nottingham

It's now more than closed. I doubt it'll be a pub again.

It's now student accomodation.

19 Mar 2010 22:50

The Bell Inn, Nottingham

Ahh the Bell. My favourite place in town, especiallyon Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings.

The food is generally good, and they really promote Local beer - big promoter of CAMRA's LocAle scheme.

They are big on Nottingham brewery, though there usually 3 ro 4 guests on as well - a different one in each bar usually.

Surprisingly this is a Greene King pub. Thankfully this isn't evident when you're there. A blessing and a sign that the pub is serious about being a pub rather than a corporate entity. Long may it continue!

19 Mar 2010 22:44