The Black Squirrel, Letchworth

After several reincarnations, this pub is now called the Globe Bar and Brasserie. As modern, town-cente pubs go, it's a thick cut above the average and well worth a visit. There's a good selection of lagers and cider, a range of bottled beers perries etc. and two hand pump ales - currently Deuchars IPA and Old Speckled Hen. I understand the new management intend to increase the choice with another pump or vary it by rotating popular ales between the two. Both real ales were in superb condition when I sampled them recently.
They serve bar snacks and there is a more comprehensive menu for the large, tastefully decorated retaurant. I have yet to sample the food (I never eat on empty stomach!) but what I've seen looks very good.
Downside? If you're a smoker, expect to get wet having a puff outside in the rain - but I hear they are working on that too!

24 Feb 2009 21:51