PeteM01 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 It was called The Beer Engine many years ago, before Delaneys and whatever else. I remember it was a rare real ale pub in an area that really needed one, with some decent beers on. I believe that the former manager drank himself to death on Newcastle Brown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Went in on Thursday after work and the pub seemed fairly busy, quite a few out in the beer garden making the most of the rare spring sunshine! Food now started, it is simple tapas style bar snacks except at the weekend, roasts are available on Sundays (starting today!) and pie & peas are to be served on Saturdays that United are playing at home. Cask beer range is 6 handpulls - Bass (famous traditional bitter) and Exit 33 Thirst Aid (pale, hoppy, refreshing and session strength) are the two regular beers at the moment with 4 constantly changing fairly interesting guest beers. There is also a real cider on handpump and a sparkling cider option on keg. The keg range sees London Stout on permanantly along with a selection of changing craft keg beers. Opening time is 4pm Monday-Thursday and from midday Friday-Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilge Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 The beers I tried the other day were excellent. The Bass was as good as any I've ever had. Not sure about the massive tables, they seem a bit of a waste of space. With just one or two people sat at each one it seems like there's nowhere to sit. Better with small tables and loads of chairs/benches I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldforester Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 The beers I tried the other day were excellent. The Bass was as good as any I've ever had. Not sure about the massive tables, they seem a bit of a waste of space. With just one or two people sat at each one it seems like there's nowhere to sit. Better with small tables and loads of chairs/benches I would have thought. Totally agree with this - went in early doors last week; good beers (Exit 33 and Raw) and a warm welcome. But why those massive tables and really uncomfortable seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnAuK Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Went here for the first time on Saturday - won't be the last time. Beer range was good and condition superb. The staff are friendsy - in particular the owner (Tom? Tony? Something like that anyway) - really nice guy and very passionate about his beer and his offer. Didn't have the heart to tell him that staining the pine tables dark and distessing em a bit might fit that character of the bar better. But hey it was a lovely day so spent most of the time outside anyway. I'd encourange anyone who likes their beer to pay a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Beer range was good and condition superb. The staff are friendsy - in particular the owner (Tom? Tony? Something like that anyway) - really nice guy and very passionate about his beer and his offer. Its Tom, or Baz as he is also known. Just left his position as Thornbridge's operations manager to start running his own bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemson Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Went tonight. Nice. Beers ok. No Bass orvExit33 so no 'regulars'. Raw, BBF then had Marble keg and a couple of bottles (Bad Seed & Siren) to finish. Tables fine, seating ok. Who owns this now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philyyy Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Tom, as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM01 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Very impressed with this place now (big silly tables apart). It is certainly much more attractive for me than Dulo and Delaneys ever were. I wonder if they can do a deal to get a free beer on a MyWaitrose card*? Edited May 15, 2015 by PeteM01 *this might not be an entirely serious point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philyyy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The tables may get changed soon but not sure there's a major issue. I doubt Tom would go for the Waiteose card plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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