Just relating to the first half of the thread title:
Slug & Lettuce beer festival? Thought it must have been an elaborate typo, but it seems their Leicester branch are treading new ground.
Old Fountain - interesting to see their festival running through to 22May; they don't usually open Saturdays.
It would be worth keeping a weather eye on forthcoming reports of this pub, as one reads that the bar/cellarman has left, and has subsequently been spotted working in nearby rival Wenlock. I recently opined that Old Fountain had gained the upper hand on that patch of real ale turf, especially on beer quality, I wonder whether this move will affect the balance? Anyone know what caused this change of allegiance?
Flower Pot. I think MB chose the wrong weekend to propose the delights of Maidstone. Local fest this weekend. Actually Roger, didn't you manage to miss this pub on your visit, despite it being obviously the best on offer?