The Victoria Inn, Colchester

Good, friendly pub on the outskirts of the town centre. Around 5 ales on draught, all interesting from small breweries. There was also a range of bag-in-a-box ciders. There were some interesting looking keg beers but I didn't try them.
The staff and locals were very welcoming. It's a drinkers' venue with no food but my family was made to feel at home. The chip shop opposite is a great place for some after-beer grub.
Well worth seeking out if you're visiting Colchester.

28 Oct 2019 20:47

The Ship Inn, Blaxhall

Simple, traditional pub tucked away in rural Suffolk. Old fashioned bar, nothing fancy and all the better for it. Three ales on when i visited (Adnams, a GK special and a Green Jack from Lowestoft). The food looked good although I didn't try it. Seemingly Blaxhall has a tradition of local folk music and The Ship is at the heart of it although there was no music on when I visited. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

15 Sep 2019 21:42

Stiperstones Inn, Shrewsbury

Nice, friendly country pub at the foot of the Stiperstones nature reserve...so a great location for hill walking. Hearty, simple food and decent ales. Very nice!
(Tip: check out the nearby lead mining museums at Snailbeach and The Bog. Great local history)

21 Aug 2019 21:25