Friday Stats: County information

[Farway]

Got Isle of Wight planned for next Apr

Will you be going across from Pompey or using the Scummers port in Southampton?

Just thinking if Pompey & time permitting fancy a pint in one of the Portsmouth pubs near the Ferry? I can sus them out for wheelchair access in advance

[oldboots]

Keep me posted, Squire!

Looks like Derby on the 18th November starting at the Brunswick or possibly the Station Inn

[aleandhearty]

Excluding Whitby, Scarboro and York, and i know its a big area, but what places would you advise for day trips, A&H? especially ones that can be done on following days?

Huddersfield is a fine drinking town, two pubs on Platform 1 at the station alone then the Grove, the Rat and Ratchet, the Star and that's just the cream!

Leeds is good drinking territory especially Holbeck just south of the station and I'm sure A&H will sing the praises of the West Riding's capital city - Wakefield. I must put my W. Yorks reviews up soon.

Sorry about the delay in chipping in, but I've been away for a week, sampling the delights of Swaledale. SD I'd agree with OB that Huddersfield is a fantastic town for drinking. Leeds has some good pubs, but is not outstanding in the way that Huddersfield and Sheffield are. Having said that there are more than enough for a good day out.
Wakefield has about half a dozen or so good to excellent venues, unfortunately most don't open until 4-5 o'clock.
Another possibility is doing the 'rail ale trail', taking in such delights as The West Riding Refreshment Rooms at Dewsbury Station and the Buffet Bar at Stalybridge station.
Rail travel in West Yorkshire is actually pretty good and you can get an off peak train and bus Day Rider for £6.20. It may be easier to plan your sorties by venue rather than towns.

[hopwas]

The only footy grounds i have left to do in Yorks are Huddersfield's new ground and Bradford

Iam also on quest for magic 92 league grounds in England and Wales. Currently on 28.

Done 208 Non League grounds (Iam massive Tamworth fan)

Half way for complete First Class cricket grounds.

[hopwas]

Looks like Derby on the 18th November starting at the Brunswick or possibly the Station Inn

You should visit Wardwick in City, they sell huge arrary of real ales.

[oldboots]

You should visit Wardwick in City, they sell huge arrary of real ales.

That one didn't come up in my searches, but on reading some newish reviews elsewhere it may have dropped off a little in choice and possibly quality. If you think it's ok I might drop in. The must visit list, bearing mind it's my first drinking visit to Derby, looks like this:-

Alexandra
Brunswick
Flowerpot
Olde Dolphin
Old Silk Mill
Station Inn

and if there's time, money, and/or capacity maybe these

Babbington
Brewery Tap
Smithfield
(Wardwick Tavern)

whoops a bit of thread drift here

[hopwas]

That one didn't come up in my searches, but on reading some newish reviews elsewhere it may have dropped off a little in choice and possibly quality. If you think it's ok I might drop in. The must visit list, bearing mind it's my first drinking visit to Derby, looks like this:-

Alexandra
Brunswick
Flowerpot
Olde Dolphin
Old Silk Mill
Station Inn

and if there's time, money, and/or capacity maybe these

Babbington
Brewery Tap
Smithfield
(Wardwick Tavern)

whoops a bit of thread drift here

Having lived in Derby for 3 years.

Beware of Old Silk Mill's erratic opening hours.

Olde Dolphin is oldest pub in Derby and mind your head on way in

Avoid Station Inn at any costs. Had unpleasant experience with landlord and poor quality of ales.

Flowerpot is quite hard to find as it is hidden away from City Centre. Cracking pub with over 10 ales on sale including one 10% proof ale!

You are forgetting The Standing Order famed for huge room and high celling. You will see what I mean when you set inside the pub..

EDIT: Forget to add this pub http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/7010/ which is stones away from Flowerpot. Worth have a look in.

[oldboots]

Thanks for the info Hopwas, all duely noted.

Looks I might need 2 days

[Soup Dragon]

Thanks for the info Hopwas, all duely noted.

Looks I might need 2 days

or stomach pump!

[Soup Dragon]

Will you be going across from Pompey or using the Scummers port in Southampton?

Just thinking if Pompey & time permitting fancy a pint in one of the Portsmouth pubs near the Ferry? I can sus them out for wheelchair access in advance

Sorry, mate, didnt see this - i go from Pompy and find my sea-legs with a few beers before embarking!

I did send you a PM by the way!