Cox's Yard, Stratford upon Avon

I've been in a couple of times in the last 6 weeks or so and Charles Wells keg beers now dominate with their Triple Hop IPA being the main draw. Young's London Stout as well but no handpulls (as far as I could tell).

17 Dec 2018 08:51

The Drum and Monkey, Dorridge

We were there last night to dine with family but I still managed a few pints. The local Silhill Brewery Twinkle Twinkle Little Star wasn't very good and nor was the Greene King IPA. Fortunately, the Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph was much better and the Tribute wasn't far behind (and they were all priced fairly at around £3.40 a pint). It's been many years since I was last in the Drum but I don't remember any exposed timber work from my last visit (has it been added to make this 1860s pub look older?). Whatever its date, the timber post in the middle of our table didn't exactly help conversation. Overall, a mixed bag and I can't see us rushing back too soon.

16 Dec 2018 10:06

Haworth Old Hall, Haworth

Over £4 for a pint of Jennings Sneck Lifter was a bit of a shock but not enough to put me off having more than one. Not everywhere serves food on a Sunday night in Haworth hence our visit here - have to say I wasn't expecting it to be quite so busy but that didn't affect the service which was spot on. Pub is big enough to accommodate drinkers and diners.

12 Dec 2018 12:12