LITTLE BYTHAM.

A large country pub with a beer garden and superb views. The Willoughby Arms is opposite the old station, but alas no trains stop here now and the line is the fast GNER line north. A large car park greets you as you turn off the road and you choose between entrances. To the side is a large beer garden (see picture) where you can sit and enjoy the country air on a good day. This is also where they hold their beer festivals with a tent. You can also see the newly built Newby Wyke brewery behind the pub and sample them inside with the house special beer or as a guest ale. Food is available lunch and evenings including Wednesdays. Fayre is traditional and wholesome and reasonably priced - recently a complete meal was had for £12. On Sunday's only roasts are available, though as yet there is no vegetarian choice. The Willoughby Arms now has six real ales on regularly, all from micros and regionals. The permanent beers are Batemans XB and Lord Ancaster (brewed exclusively for them by Newby Wyke). They have now installed the "Eventemp" system which helps guarantee that the ales are consistently served at the perfect temperature. All ales are served in lined glasses. Friday and Saturday are live music nights in the cellar bar.  Check out the regular special events like the monthly quiz, the golf society, the theme nights and beer/music festivals. Music nights are held in the cellar bar or in the garden (summer).

Check out the Willoughby Arms web site @ willoughbyarms

Accommodation available here. Single from: £30; Double from: £40.