The Cross Keys Inn, Alcester

A pub trying hard to improve and making a good fist of it. Personally I think the beer is too cold and the juke box too loud but that is personal choice. The owner gives locals the opportunity to contribute to the choices of real ale which is well kept and Hobsons is a regular on the two hand pumps. Now worth a visit.

13 Feb 2015 13:09

The Holly Bush, Alcester

If you are not an Everards fan then the beer choice is disappointing as it is limited to the house range. Nevertheless the beer is well kept even if the atmosphere is now sadly lacking.

I have to say that I have always been amazed that the pub retained its place in the GBG given the previous owner appeared to have lost interest in the place some time ago and the beer was of dubious quality for a long time. Serving huge numbers of real ale does not make the beer good, a fact that local CAMRA members who voted this pub in the guide would do well to remember.

13 Feb 2015 12:53

The Three Tuns, Alcester

Pub is currently closed but expected to re-open shortly. Let's hope that the format is not changed significantly as it was a local institution.

13 Feb 2015 12:22