If you want a boozer full of locals (well, not so full that we couldn't find a seat), this is it. Get through the door and the bar's straight in front of you, burgeoning with handpumps. There were six different offerings and, between club members, several were sampled together with the Bass which had to be retrieved from the cellar. Friendly and informative barman. Prices were reasonable, though not cheap £3pp or thereabouts. The decor was work in progress, moving in the direction of the 60s, boxing in fireplaces and artexing walls. Still, it's the conversation that counts. The outside is reasonable (see picture above) and it's a bit tricky to find, high up above most of the Bank Road side of Matlock. Terrace giving lovely views so a good pub for summer. The Club will be back.
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ReplyDeleteI really don't understand this site. At last I managed to change my profile and publish comments, the comments have now disappeared.
ReplyDeletePaid a return visit and they've finished the atrexing and have now covered the wall in pithy sayings.. unnecessary, in my view. I don't need pith.
ReplyDeleteA further return visit (this must be the pub we've returned to most) brought yet another surprise - free beer! Several of us had had a pint of something we won't mention and persevered, even though 'bitter' had turned to 'sour'. We hadn't complained, though. The manager/landlord/bloke behind the bar took it upon himself to come over, apologise for the beer and offer us all (there were 5 of us) a free round. Some pubs are born great, some achieve greatness and this one has had greatness poured down its neck..
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