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The Old Harkers Arms (Brunning & Price (Restaurant Group))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Hand - Super Tidy IPA |  | 1 |
| Corke's (formerly branded as Leek then Staffordshire) - Rudyards Ruby |  | 1 |
| Derby - Dashingly Dark | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | | 2 |
| Merlin - Merlin's Gold | | 1 |
| Peerless - Triple Blond | | 1 |
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | | 1 |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale |  | 1 |
| Big Hand - Bastion Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Hand - Coffee Lead Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Brian Clough Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Snowhite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Glen Affric - Mango Across The Mersey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Brodie's Prime | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hobsons - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hobsons - Champion Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mobberley - Summit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - White Rat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Brunning & Price Original Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
24 May 2022 (Magnus Greel)
A few of us popped in for a lunchtime drink before attending a good friend's funeral nearby. Not too busy and the usual friendly and efficient service as expected here. My friend nearly stood on the table, cheered and clapped with joy when one of the staff ejected a family group who hadn't seen the pub's 'no children at any time' policy clearly displayed at the entrance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | 4.00 | | Perfect balance of malt & hops for this blonde session ale. |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Brunning & Price Original Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hobsons - Champion Mild | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Hand - Bastion Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - White Rat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mobberley - Summit | 4.60 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Late lunchtime busy outside so we waited a short while to be allocated a table inside - bonus avoiding the large group of cackling hens in pain during egg laying duties. Great range of beers on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peerless - Triple Blond | 4.20 | | Smooth creamy with a bitter finish. |
| Big Hand - Super Tidy IPA | 4.00 | | Hints of vanilla and tropical fruits |
| Bradfield - Farmers Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Brunning & Price Original Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Brian Clough Nottinghamian Celebration Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Hand - Coffee Lead Black IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Glen Affric - Mango Across The Mersey | 4.20 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime and I meet up with Chris B in here. Nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Dashingly Dark | 4.50 | | A very nice, black ale with roasted barley and chocolate flavours. |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale | 4.20 | | A malty, amber-coloured beer. |
| Hobsons - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Brunning & Price Original Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Snowhite | 4.20 | Not Tried |
06 Feb 2018 (ChrisE)
Second day running that I had lunch in here and I met up with Jason of this site. Beer list as for yesterday except that the house beer had run out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | |
06 Feb 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and busy seemed popular for a lunch venue with many tables reserved as taken. Despite this a air of peace and calm with efficient friendly bar staff, plus the children ban added to the ambience. We partook in a great value lunch even before ChrisE presented his 25% off voucher.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin - Merlin's Gold | 3.80 | | Light hoppy with soft caramel malts |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
05 Feb 2018 (ChrisE)
Monday lunchtime and a very pleasant place to stop for a couple of pints and a bite to eat. Very good service from friendly and helpful bar staff. I was amused to overhear a woman telling her other half that she absolutely forbade him to have a second drink.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corke's (formerly branded as Leek then Staffordshire) - Rudyards Ruby | 4.80 | | |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Weetwood - Eastgate Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weetwood - Cheshire Cat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Brodie's Prime | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Brunning & Price Original Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Old Harkers Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5AL.
In Russell Street, in a converted canalside warehouse and bare-boarded throughout. Real ales are listed on a blackboard.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: CH3 5AL