Your last Pint?

[samlcfc1]

On 21/09/2024 at 07:36, Unabomber said:

Does anyone know any pubs that do carling premier on tap? Can’t stand normal carling but premier was class back in the day. Want one for nostalgic reasons. 

British legion in Humberstone village 

[Trav Le Bleu]

Pint of Pineapple Sour at the Consortium in Louth, Lincs. Great little micro pub and distillery down an alley behind the cornmarket. Lots of great beers if you're ever in town, but not one for the Fosters/John Smith crowd.

[Tommy G]

For nostalgia, anyone know if anywhere serves worthingtons creamflow or caffreys on tap

[Jabfox]

1 hour ago, Tommy G said:

For nostalgia, anyone know if anywhere serves worthingtons creamflow or caffreys on tap

Spoons usually has creamflow on tap for like £1.99 a pint

[Stadt]

1 hour ago, Tommy G said:

For nostalgia, anyone know if anywhere serves worthingtons creamflow or caffreys on tap

Cherry Tree has Worthingtons

[Bordersfox]

Pint of Hobsons Twisted Spire at the Blue Boar in Ludlow.  Very well kept, nothing exciting but inhaled three in an hour.  Lovely black and white pub in a charming, foodie market town.  

[bovril]

Just now, Bordersfox said:

Pint of Hobsons Twisted Spire at the Blue Boar in Ludlow.  Very well kept, nothing exciting but inhaled three in an hour.  Lovely black and white pub in a charming, foodie market town.  

Hobsons has always been good when I've had it. I tried their mild in Worcester in February and it was one of the best I've had.

[Bordersfox]

Just now, bovril said:

Hobsons has always been good when I've had it. I tried their mild in Worcester in February and it was one of the best I've had.

Was that at the Plough?

[bovril]

1 minute ago, Bordersfox said:

Was that at the Plough?

No, the King Charles. Very cozy pub. 

[Bordersfox]

Just now, bovril said:

No, the King Charles. Very cozy pub. 

Nice gaff the KC. 

 

Don't know if you've been to the Plough but well worth it if you're in Worcester. In my top five in the UK, proper parlour pub style but always three incredibly well kept beers, usually one hoppy, one trad and a dark.  Good bottles and German stuff on keg.  

 

Small beer courtyard that's always busy in the summer.   Landlord has been there forever. Endearingly grumpy.  

[bovril]

1 minute ago, Bordersfox said:

Nice gaff the KC. 

 

Don't know if you've been to the Plough but well worth it if you're in Worcester. In my top five in the UK, proper parlour pub style but always three incredibly well kept beers, usually one hoppy, one trad and a dark.  Good bottles and German stuff on keg.  

 

Small beer courtyard that's always busy in the summer.   Landlord has been there forever. Endearingly grumpy.  

That sounds perfect. I liked Worcester and the surrounding area so hopefully will go back and sample more of their lovely pubs. 

[Bordersfox]

2 minutes ago, bovril said:

That sounds perfect. I liked Worcester and the surrounding area so hopefully will go back and sample more of their lovely pubs. 

Very underrated area.  

 

I may have remembered incorrectly but you're a bit of a history buff?  If so the Commandery is excellent.  The cafe there does good coffee and nice toasties as well.  

 

Oil Basin is more your crafty sort of place but genuinely good, and next door is a Belgian beer bar, huge bottle selection and keg, also do charcuterie boards. All this is within 10 mins of New Road, so if you're a cricket fan it's happy days! 

 

Oh also there is a little Greek cafe that does amazing homemade baklava amongst many other things.  Worcester is actually pretty boss for a small city. 

[bovril]

3 minutes ago, Bordersfox said:

Very underrated area.  

 

I may have remembered incorrectly but you're a bit of a history buff?  If so the Commandery is excellent.  The cafe there does good coffee and nice toasties as well.  

 

Oil Basin is more your crafty sort of place but genuinely good, and next door is a Belgian beer bar, huge bottle selection and keg, also do charcuterie boards. All this is within 10 mins of New Road, so if you're a cricket fan it's happy days! 

 

Oh also there is a little Greek cafe that does amazing homemade baklava amongst many other things.  Worcester is actually pretty boss for a small city. 

Yes I went to Worcester mostly to see the tomb of King John. Didn't have time for the Commandery but would be interested in going again particularly as I've been reading a bit about the civil wars recently. I never used to go west of London much but this year have been exploring it more - really liked Tewksbury and the area just north of Cheltenham. Beautiful area and loads of history. Thanks for the recommendations. 

[Bordersfox]

1 minute ago, bovril said:

Yes I went to Worcester mostly to see the tomb of King John. Didn't have time for the Commandery but would be interested in going again particularly as I've been reading a bit about the civil wars recently. I never used to go west of London much but this year have been exploring it more - really liked Tewksbury and the area just north of Cheltenham. Beautiful area and loads of history. Thanks for the recommendations. 

Beautiful area. I live about an hour away from Worcester, on the Welsh border but my folks live in South Herefordshire. One of the countries better kept secrets, which means no huge influx of tourists.   

 

I can make infinite recommendations in the area for food/drink/historical activities if you visit again.  Feel free to DM if you do.   

[bovril]

4 minutes ago, Bordersfox said:

Beautiful area. I live about an hour away from Worcester, on the Welsh border but my folks live in South Herefordshire. One of the countries better kept secrets, which means no huge influx of tourists.   

 

I can make infinite recommendations in the area for food/drink/historical activities if you visit again.  Feel free to DM if you do.   

Thanks. I've always wanted to explore the churches of the Welsh marches.

 

I always assumed the borders in your name were around the Tweed!

[Bordersfox]

1 minute ago, bovril said:

Thanks. I've always wanted to explore the churches of the Welsh marches.

 

I always assumed the borders in your name were around the Tweed!

Haha, every move I make is further away from civilisation so perhaps one day... 

 

St Lawrence's in Ludlow is spectacular.  In fact Ludlow generally is well worth a visit.  My mate owns a little micropub there, but generally several good, atmospheric pubs, two or three decent eateries and Ludlow Brewery is open to the public. Plus the castle.  

 

There are some incredible churches and little towns dotted around the Welsh borders.  Anyway, I'm hijacking this thread.  Next time you're in planning on visiting message me and I'll happily give you a few recommendations.  

[Voll Blau]

30 minutes ago, Bordersfox said:

Very underrated area.  

 

I may have remembered incorrectly but you're a bit of a history buff?  If so the Commandery is excellent.  The cafe there does good coffee and nice toasties as well.  

 

Oil Basin is more your crafty sort of place but genuinely good, and next door is a Belgian beer bar, huge bottle selection and keg, also do charcuterie boards. All this is within 10 mins of New Road, so if you're a cricket fan it's happy days! 

 

Oh also there is a little Greek cafe that does amazing homemade baklava amongst many other things.  Worcester is actually pretty boss for a small city. 

Need to tick off New Road before they're forced to move away. Hope the fixtures fall kindly for Leicestershire playing there next year reading that post!

[Bordersfox]

Just now, Voll Blau said:

Need to tick off New Road before they're forced to move away. Hope the fixtures fall kindly for Leicestershire playing there next year reading that post!

Mate, it's little gem, on the river right in the shadow of the Cathedral. 

 

I know County cricket will have to change to survive but it'll break my heart when we lose some of the County grounds.  Full of character, full of characters.  At least 7 pubs worth a visit in city limits.  Tick it off.  Watched Leicestershire there numerous times.  

 

Obviously New Road will be underwater anyway so it'll have to move whatever! 

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

3 hours ago, bovril said:

Hobsons has always been good when I've had it. I tried their mild in Worcester in February and it was one of the best I've had.

 

Hobsons mild is a mainstay in the Post Office Vaults. Proper takes the edge off the fact you're imminently gonna be on a two carriage overcrowded crosscountry

[Lako42]

16 hours ago, Tommy G said:

For nostalgia, anyone know if anywhere serves worthingtons creamflow or caffreys on tap

The New Inn Peggs Green 

 

Honestly, if any of you pub buffs have never been then get yourself down there. It's like walking into a small village pub in rural Ireland. 

 

 

[Unabomber]

5 hours ago, Lako42 said:

The New Inn Peggs Green 

 

Honestly, if any of you pub buffs have never been then get yourself down there. It's like walking into a small village pub in rural Ireland. 

 

 

Love this place! So good in winter.

[Lako42]

1 minute ago, Unabomber said:

Love this place! So good in winter.

It's an absolute gem really. Not many pubs like that around the county. 

 

Flat Bass straight out of the cask as well 

Edited 26 September 2024 by Lako42

[bovril]

15 hours ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

 

Hobsons mild is a mainstay in the Post Office Vaults. Proper takes the edge off the fact you're imminently gonna be on a two carriage overcrowded crosscountry

A good pub. And yes it's always better to be slightly drunk when trying to travel out of Birmingham by train

[bovril]

East London Brewery is very good. The bottled Nightwatchman in particular. Drinkers Paradise in Kentish Town sells a lot of them, along with some other really good beers including Messina which never really works in a British autumn like it does in an Italian summer. 

[NJFox]

Absolutely perfect day at Tree House. If you ever have a reason to be in New England, it’s a must visit. Their cans are great, but even better on draft.