The Gardeners Arms, Bilton

I may be biassed here as this was the first 'local' I ever had. Now that I'm sufficiently old to be retired, I still call when in the area.

I fully understand why some people don't like the place or the way its run - but for me, I love the place.

A pint of really well kept beer to drink at leisure while reading a book by the fire is, I think, my idea of what I like best about pubs. No TV. No music. No 'place to be seen'

If you want an 'upmarket refreshment experience', don't come here.

If you want peace, quiet and a seriously good pint - then this is the place.

With a pint at about half the price it is elsewhere is just icing on a very nice cake.

3 Apr 2013 00:11

The Gardeners Arms, Bilton

I may be biassed here as this was the first 'local' I ever had. Now that I'm sufficiently old to be retired, I still call when in the area.

I fully understand why some people don't like the place or the way its run - but for me, I love the place.

A pint of really well kept beer to drink at leisure while reading a book by the fire is, I think, my idea of what I like best about pubs. No TV. No music. No 'place to be seen'

If you want an 'upmarket refreshment experience', don't come here.

If you want peace, quiet and a seriously good pint - then this is the place.

With a pint at about half the price it is elsewhere is just icing on a very nice cake.

3 Apr 2013 00:11

The New Inn, Appletreewick

I know that many people like the atmosphere of fun pubs where you are welcomed as along lost family member. As for me - I don't. This place serves probably the best pint of Theakstons Old Peculier I'v e had since my student days.Given that I'm now retired, that should tell you how good it is.
At the end of a seriously long 'two valleys' walk. the pint of OP was the holy grail that I enjoyed while 'she who must be obeyed' came to join me for a meal.
The food was served. If what you want is haute cuisine and Michelin stars , then don't come here.
If what you want is seriously tasty home cooked pub food with great beer to enjoy in peace then this is the place.
If the after life has pubs, then this should be the model they aim for - well for me at least.

2 Apr 2013 23:49