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Real
Ales on Tap:
RCH Pitchfork
Duchars IPA
Speckled Hen
Palmers Bitter.
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Nearest
Accommodation:
Banwell Castle
Banwell, Weston-super-Mare
Somerset, BS29 6NX
01934 822263
from S: £25, D: £25 pp.
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A group of buildings laid out
rather like a farm from the outside. There is a skittle alley/function room on
the car park, hired out for events. The pub itself is a combination of spaces.
Out back there is a sun trap conservatory with square tables and chairs and an
echoey feel, but a pleasant atmosphere, especially in the winter sun which is
when you need direct sun on your face or back. The bar is split into two areas,
though only the main bar to the right on entrance has any hand pumps. On these
you will find four real ales - RCH Pitchfork, Duchars IPA, Speckled Hen and
Palmers Bitter, though up to two of these are rotating guests. The beers were
all well kept and tasted in top form. The main bar
has
much cosiness about it with bench seating around the walls and into the bay
windows. These windows have stained glass and throw multi-coloured light into
the room. Cushions are added for comfort and even the ordinary chairs have some
comfort. The rest of the decor is dark carpet and colourful walls that have
local pictures and other images on them. They also play darts in this bar and
there is a hat/coat stand. The other bar area is more of a lounge bar without
the music and has square tables and chairs and the same dark carpet. The ladies
toilets are here as is the entrance to the conservatory. In both bars there are
fireplaces, which in really cold winters can be used, but which are not always.
A handy stop from the motorway as it is just off the M5, it is also close to
Wolde train station. Food is served here both lunch and evenings and is
traditional fayre but also has selections like sea bass. The prices range up to
£9.95, though steak can cost slightly more. For the summer there is a beer
garden seating area, though this is by the car park. As it is on a busy road we
would not recommend unsupervised children out here.
  
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