Pen and Wig, Newport

A week away (Friday night).

Nominally a Brains house with a reasonable selection of guests so went for Glamorgan Jemima's Pitchfork, which was ok.

Food was pretty good but the service was a little slow given the pub was fairly quiet, timed to arrive just as you finished a drink so had to get another one!

Given Newport's alleged reputation probably one of the safest pubs, didn't see anyone under 45 in the place!

10 Jun 2018 09:15

The Three Fishes, Shrewsbury

A week away (Friday lunch).

Absolute gem, tucked away behind one of the many churches. Good range of beers and I opted for M&B Mild, simply because I hadn't seen it for ages.

Good service and the banter was excellent - especially three visitors trying to negotiate for 3 pork pies for a fiver!

10 Jun 2018 09:02

Cromwells Bar, Shrewsbury

A week away (Friday lunch).

Agreed, it's a bit like a gastro wine bar but the service was good. Had Salopian Lemon Dream, which was very nice. The other beer on was Butty Bach.

Enterprisingly, someone has produced a map of Shrewsbury's pubs so it was easy to find the next one …….

10 Jun 2018 08:58