We sat in the cosy chairs in the bar before it got busy,so we moved into the Top Parlour and listened to the Minster Bells. Comfortably busy with drinkers and diners on a cold February Tuesday evening. This pub has a welcoming atmosphere and interesting customers.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Great Heck - Golden Mane
3.80
Peppery citrus,smokey finish.Best leaf tea.Almost a five.
Copper Dragon - IPA
3.60
A reassuring gold to amber lightweight IPA.A touch of the austere about the hops.
Old Mill - Traditional Bitter
3.90
Had a taster of this: a good traditional bitter.
Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde
3.90
Very pale and thin. Rather disappointing from this brewery.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
3.80
Not Tried
14 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy late on a Saturday afternoon. Not a seat to be had.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Copper Dragon - Black Gold
3.70
Rare to find this mild in a pub. Dark brown and dryish with a roasted malt character and some hop bitterness in the finish. My score 15/20.
26 Aug 2011 (Flying.geordie)
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Great Heck - Golden Mane
3.80
The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - Full Nelson
3.90
11 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy, nowhere to sit down.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Great Heck - Golden Mane
3.80
Very pale, crisp and citrussy house beer. My score 15/20.
17 Nov 2009 (Flying.geordie)
Quite busy with food and a couple of people standing round the bar area.