The Brasenose Arms, Cropredy

Had the impression of a locals' local on Sunday afternoon and didn't feel particularly welcome. 4 handpulls - Landlord, Proper Job, Hooky and Phipps's Midsummer Meadow. As a Midsummer Meadow virgin I should have tried that but I opted for the Hooky which was in good condition.

3 Nov 2020 09:03

The Moon & Sixpence, Hanwell

The "Cherwell Chef of the Year 2003" trades on past glories perhaps, who has won this award in the years since? The sole handpull (Bombardier) was in good order on Sunday afternoon but drinking in a dining room wasn't quite the pub-feel we had been hoping for.

3 Nov 2020 08:49

The Sun, Pickering

Friendly pub that was busy this afternoon so we were directed into the extension (the "Garden Room") which is an oak-framed modern conversion of an outbuilding. They were quite apologetic only to be serving 3 real ciders; the 4 ales were Bradfield Farmers Blonde, Tetley's Cask, Rooster's Scrambler and Three Brothers Ruby Revolution - I tried the last of these which was very good. A nostalgic '80s soundtrack played throughout our visit.

7 Oct 2020 21:42