Early evening visit. Barman pulled beer through before serving and topped up.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Deeside - Macbeth
4.10
Either on the turn or more should have been pulled through.
Adnams - Broadside
4.70
Not Tried
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
16 Sep 2012 (Ray)
Very quiet early evening. Poor beer selection so didn't linger.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Adnams - Broadside
4.70
Not Tried
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot
5.00
Not Tried
23 Jul 2011 (McGargle)
Not much of interest on the beer front so didn't linger.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Houston - Rambo The Mighty Midge
3.60
Not Tried
Deeside - No. 3
4.00
Not Tried
15 Jul 2011 (ChrisE)
I arrived at about 14:30 to find the main bar closed, and had a pint in the hotel lounge. The lady behind the counter informed me that the traditional unspoilt bar would open at 15:00 so I had a pint while I waited, and then some more in the bar.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Houston - Texas
4.30
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
25 Jun 2010 (Ray)
Surprisingly quiet. Top marks to the barman who topped up the glass without asking.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Deeside - Nechtan
4.10
Slightly darker than usual. With none of the citrus hop flavour expected from Nechtan the beer seemed thin. Unique oval pump clip has been re-designed into an anonymous item. Disappointing, maybe should have scored it 2*.
The pub is found in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SR.
Busy hotel on Banchory's main street. Fabulous Victorian public bar, comfortable lounge and beer garden at the back. Committed to real ale with usually three on at a time.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 3 of them.