Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 9, 2012 10:25:37 GMT
Any recommendations for a pub within say 5 miles or so of M1 J26?
One that serves good food, preferably not one that is overrun by anklebiters or is 'family friendly' (frequently a horrible atmosphere).
Country pub style by preference...
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Jun 9, 2012 12:33:12 GMT
Queens head in Watnall - theres not many country style pubs in our area where there isnt a pro kid atmosphere
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Post by Rumpole on Jun 9, 2012 13:59:11 GMT
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Post by Rumpole on Jun 9, 2012 14:08:24 GMT
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Post by pingchowchi on Jun 9, 2012 16:55:12 GMT
Queens head in Watnall - theres not many country style pubs in our area where there isnt a pro kid atmosphere I was going to say this - great food |
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Post by seedy on Jun 11, 2012 6:23:36 GMT
If you want to go further afield.... The Dolphin in Derby.... limited menu, but what they do serve is incredible. Lots of steaks, different pies, typical pub food
Not part of any chain either
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Post by focus12 on Jun 11, 2012 16:22:21 GMT
Can highly recommend the Nelson and Railway in Kimberley- owned by relatives of mine. Always been a pub to visit.
Second in line is The Griffin at Papplewick, very nice .
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Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 12, 2012 15:24:17 GMT
Thank-you for the recommendations... we ended up going to the Nelson & Railway - nice quiet pub, the food was very good, the service was good (apart from the fact my dad asked for the pork & cider pie and ended up with steak & kidney - but it was good quality, so no harm done).
Would definitely recommend this pub for a meal.
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