Warrington

Amazing that I’d never been here before despite it having been almost on my doorstep for more than 30 years, then I went twice in the space of two weeks. It’s a handsome nineteenth century building with seating outside on the pavement and an impressive interior. The main room, on the right as you enter, can be a bit foody but the public bar on the left is mainly for drinking. Incidentally, Gordon Ramsay famously bought the place a few years ago intending to turn it into a restaurant but sold it again in short order when he realised it was listed and couldn’t be remodelled. The beer choice isn’t exciting or extensive but on both occasions I’ve been there they had well kept Adnam’s Ghost Ship and a Portobello Pale. (Last visited 13 May 2018).

Visited on 8th January 2017. Large pub and hotel that has two rooms which are only accessible from the outside. We went for the lounge which looks amazing, the decoration is definitely worth a look, the feel to the place was just lovely. Stopped for a Sunday roast here which was excellent value and gigantic. Beer range is the biggest let down with not an exciting cask range. Service and value solid. Go for a Sunday Roast and marvel at the decor!

Decorated from floor to ceiling - nothing has gone undecorated here. Very grand for a pub. Slight smell of disinfectant. Four cask ales on. 6 keg (Amstel, 1664, Guinness etc). Nice place to have a beer, but no interesting beers here.