29 Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR
Albion Road, Marden, TN12 9DT
Riviera Centre, Torquay
11-13 April 2025
23 Haltwhistle Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZA
Unit 11, Valley Point Industrial Estate, Beddington Farm Road, Beddington, CR0 4WP
Argyle Place, Love Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2NZ
Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Presided over for almost 50 years by legendary landlord Mike Mercer until his sad passing, this Victorian street corner local adjacent to the city walls, is now run in precisely the same vein by his family. Quiet, cosy and conversational, it comprises three rooms including a snug. Flags, enamel signs and other memorabilia from the First World War are on display throughout along with patriotic posters and part of an old wooden aircraft propeller. Some of the more unusual artefacts include old 78 records in a display case and illuminated "Shell" petrol pump tops over the bar. Chocoholics will be particularly taken by the large enamel advertising sign for Fry's chocolate. An open fire in a tiled fireplace keeps the chill away and, for those darker nights, candle-lit tables - some converted treadle sewing machines - provide extra atmosphere. The home-cooked dishes, including a variety of curries and daily specials, are very popular..
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: Not listed
The attractions here are the two right-hand rooms and double doors between them. The corner small bar has a distinctive, possibly 1950s fittings while the small front right room has an early 20th-century fireplace and possibly 1950s seating. There were changes after Greenall Whitley bought the cottage on the left around 1980 and knocked down the dividing wall.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Albion, Chester
Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic , Wainwright - Golden
Source: National
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Dog Friendly
Real Fire
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque
Quiet
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