The beer list gets rave reviews from ale nerds. They talk about “rotating taps” and “obscure local brews” like it’s a secret club. Craft beer lovers, this is your jam.
But the wine? Yikes. One reviewer said it tasted “like regret and vinegar.” Another said the gin selection is “sad.” So stick to the ale, unless you’re feeling reckless.
And the cocktails? They exist. That’s the nicest thing I can say. “Slightly above service station quality” is a direct quote. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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The toilets: a sacred topic in every pub review.
Okay, you have to know. The loo situation. Some say “spotless and quaint.” Others claim “biohazard.” There’s no middle ground.
I read one review that said the gents’ room had “a hand dryer that sounds like a dying wasp.” That’s oddly specific. And frankly, kind of poetic. Bravo, reviewer.
If you’re squeamish, use the facilities before you arrive. Or just cross your legs and power through. You’re stronger than a dodgy pub toilet.
