Pub Of The Month - September 2016

[ROBCamra]

:cheers:

[Spinko]

Might be a touch early but not likely to be bettered!

Ship & Castle, Aberystwyth. Two great pints on in Marble Bitter and Oakham Citra (others weren't sampled). A landlord who recognised us from our time there as students 2001-4 and free pool in the afternoon.

[oldboots]

An easy choice this month, my review says it all.

The Beer Emporium and Cider House (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84384/)

[hondo]

Craft Beer Co (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/81647/)

[Thuck Phat]

The Wenlock Arms (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/23683/)

Much visited and written about and it didn't disappoint. Easy winner.

[Mobyduck]

The Island Queen (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/23623/). A revisit after a good number of years found the pub in good form.

[rpadam]

Traditionalists look away now, and I wouldn't normally think about mentioning a chain pub in the same breath as a potential 'pub of the month', but I came across two Ember Inns which I thought were unexpectedly good examples of their type: the Beech Tree (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58306/) at Kirk Ella (West Hull) and the Wheatsheaf (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58847/) in Grimsby. Good '7's both.

Anyway, my actual nomination would be the curiously named Chemic Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/52674/) (Woodhouse, Leeds). I only went there because I had a voucher for a free pint from the recent Punch Taverns promotion and happened to be in city and was looking for somewhere new to try. I know this pubco is an easy target as a pantomime villain, but I would probably never have discovered this place without that offer, and presumably others will have similarly discovered new pubs elsewhere.

[Bucking Fastard]

The Camel (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24941/) toe to toe with other ale houses in the area,a minor classic in Bethnal Green.

[aleandhearty]

The Camel (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24941/) toe

Deliberately risque, or Freudian slip? I'm still not entirely sure, but it raised a smile.

[aleandhearty]

Anyway, my actual nomination would be the curiously named Chemic Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/52674/) (Woodhouse, Leeds).

In the 19th century, the Woodhouse area was well known for its association with the chemical industry. Both the pub and the street it is on are named after the old Johnston Chemical works whose chief product was sulphuric acid for the tanneries and dye works in the nearby Meanwood Valley. The pub was actually my local for about a year around 1983-4, but I've never been back since. Must make an effort to go.

[Bucking Fastard]

Deliberately risque, or Freudian slip? I'm still not entirely sure, but it raised a smile.

When discussing which pubs to visit in Bethnal Green with Mr Phat,this synonym was used a lot,glad you spotted my attempt at smutty humour ;)

[rpadam]

In the 19th century, the Woodhouse area was well known for its association with the chemical industry. Both the pub and the street it is on are named after the old Johnston Chemical works whose chief product was sulphuric acid for the tanneries and dye works in the nearby Meanwood Valley. The pub was actually my local for about a year around 1983-4, but I've never been back since. Must make an effort to go.
It's amazing what you can find out on this site - thanks!

[Aqualung]

It has to be the Loughborough Organ Grinder (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20818/) for me which I suspect is unfortunately a repeat from two years ago. It was entirely Blue Monkey Heaven on my recent visit.

[oldboots]

Anyway, my actual nomination would be the curiously named Chemic Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/52674/) (Woodhouse, Leeds).

and speaking of the Chemic Tavern, this fake letter from BTSport has been getting a lot of flak on the Twittersphere and elesewhere...1391

[Real Ale Ray]

Deliberately risque, or Freudian slip? I'm still not entirely sure, but it raised a smile.

:lol:

[Real Ale Ray]

The Corner Post (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83480/)

[Komakino]

The Express Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/27424/) in Brentford.