The Farm, Monkspath

One of a chain of upmarket pubs situated mainly in Warwickshire. The farmhouse on the right is more for drinking whereas the separate old dairy barn is for diners. Both buildings are C16th and full of character yet the décor is modern. Normally very busy and noisy. Two handpulls (one usually from Sihill Brewery) as well as a keg beer from Attic. Apart from the cask ale which was average, we couldn't fault our 5 hours there on Friday night.

26 Nov 2023 15:11

Hawthorns Hotel, Bar and Restaurant, Glastonbury

Now a Michelin Bib restaurant known as the Queen of Cups although I think that drinkers are probably still welcome given the size and laid-back atmosphere of the place. I had a pint of Exmoor Wicked Wolf which was fine but I was so blown away by the Middle Eastern cuisine that my beer was irrelevant.

16 Nov 2023 19:31

The Ring O'Bells, Ashcott

We were hoping to find real cider here last Saturday lunchtime but there wasn't any and my pint of Exmoor Redstone was only average. With just one or two locals present (and a sorry-looking caged bird), we drank up quickly never to return I imagine.

16 Nov 2023 19:19