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Details of Pubs in the Fenland Branch Area.

PUB NEWS:

The Wheatsheaf, Hubberts Bridge

The Wheatsheaf is holding its second beer festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend starting on Friday 27th August, with 12+ Real Ales and Cider.  The following beers should be available: 

Wells, Bombardier 4.3; Bateman, XB 3.7*; Bateman, XXXB 4.8*; Bateman, Summer Swallow 3.9*; Cotleigh, Barn Owl 4.5; Black Sheep, Black Sheep Ale 4.4; St Austell, Tribute 4.2; Swaton, Dozy Bull 4.5**; Fullers, London Pride 4.1; Adnam, Broadside 4.7; Wadworth, 6X 4.3; Tom Woods, Shepherd’s Delight 4.0*; Thwaites, Lancaster Bomber 4.4; Thornbridge, Jaipur IPA 5.9; 8 Sail, 8 Sail Ale 3.8**

* = Lincolnshire Brewery; ** = Local Brewery (Swaton and Heckington)

Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and Sunday afternoon.  Further details on their website http://www.thewheatsheafinn.org
(23/08/2010)

The Thatched Cottage, Sutterton

We have an update for the Thatched Cottage which we reported on last December.  Unfortunately, the prices have had to go up and the current beer list reads as follows......John Smith's Cask (£2.40), Theakston's Best Bitter (£2.40), Courage Directors £2.60) and the guest ale £2.50-£2.70.
(29/06/2010)

Coach & Horses, Boston

Kim Wilkinson, the landlady of the Coach & Horses, Main Ridge, Boston advises that they are holding a Charity Quiz Night on Thursday 25th March, at 8pm.  Proceeds go towards sick children.  Beers on are XB, GHA & Dark Mild.  There is no need to pre book, just turn up on the night.  If you have any queries ring 01205 362301.
(10/03/10)

Hundleby Inn, Hundleby

Steve, the landlord at the Hundleby Inn, says that there is a "Meet the Brewer" event on at the pub on 1st April from 7pm, when Everards Brewery will be bringing several pins of their flagship ales along for sampling and a chat etc.  There will be some refreshments - Steve says probably a pie & a pint for £5.
In order to let Steve know of numbers in advance, could you please let Dave Mellor know if you are intending to go.  (See Report)
(05/03/2010)

Draymans Arms, Spalding

We reported in November that the Draymans Arms had recently re-opened.  One of our members visited recently, and reports that it has been spruced up inside and is cosy "locals" pub.  He was pleased to report that there is Batemans XB on handpump (not commonly found around the Spalding area to his knowledge) and it was on good form and good value at £2.20!...worth a visit from any Spalding members.
(15/01/2010)

The Granary, Long Sutton

Sean & Paula Portas re-opened the old Corn Exchange in Long Sutton as the Granary Hotel a year ago, after much and tasteful refurbishment.  Many said their initial good trade would fade after Christmas 08, but it has maintained its excellent food and drink standards and is prospering well, despite all we hear about pubs closing.  The Granary features live music, and for jazz fans, there are sessions on the last Wednesday of every month.  One real ale is available, changing on a regular basis.  More details available from their website www.thegranaryhotel.co.uk

(18/12/2009)

The Thatched Cottage, Sutterton

The Thatched Cottage at Sutterton has just increased its real ale range to four and decreased its prices!  From between £2.20 and £2.40 you can have John Smith's Cask and Courage Directors as regular beers together with, currently, Elgood's Wisbech Winter Ale and Theakston's XB (which may be alternated with Black Bull or Best Bitter).  If all the cask ales run out together, you have the choice of Theakston's Dark and Murphy's Stout on keg as well as some sort of fizzy lager and cider.
(18/12/2009)

Golden Fleece, Wigtoft

The Golden Fleece features in the first of our Pub Spotlights. 
(07/12/2009)

Draymans Arms, Spalding

The Draymans Arms, 44 Little London, Spalding has recently re-opened and is serving Batemans XB.  Opening hours are 12 midday to 11pm. 
(17/11/2009)

Ship Albion, Spalding

The Ship Albion in Albion Street, Spalding opens on Monday November 23rd at 5pm after a considerable period of closure.  It will be run by Steve Moore, one time landlord of the White Horse.
(16/11/2009)

Horncastle Community Members Squash Club

CAMRA branch member Tim Verdon reports on a club at Horncastle that manages to retain real ale through careful management, as a contrast to other clubs and pubs who don't sell vast amounts of draft beer and therefore give up on the cask beer.  Learn how they do it!
(04/11/2009)

The Gardeners Arms, Spalding

Stuart Wright from The Gardeners Arms, Springfields Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens, Spalding reports that at present they have 3 real ales on at any time from local micro breweries, such as Oakham Ales, Elgoods, Tydd Steam, Poachers, Hopshackle, Blue Bell. They occasionally have other UK micro brewery beers. In addition to the ales they stock 3 very local real ciders in bottles - Spalding Scrumpy & YellowBelly and The Beeches - Dry cider (Weston Hills).
(08/10/2009)

White Hart, Old Leake

Ron Wheatley, the licensee of the White Hart in Old Leake, hopes the sale of a beer brewed exclusively for him by local brewery Batemans will help him meet his target of raising £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation, with 20p from each pint going to the charity.  The 4% ABV beer is called the Queen of Hearts.  Item from September What's Brewing.
(29/09/2009)

The Angel, Horncastle

This pub was selected by the branch for the 2010 Good Beer Guide.  However a recent visit has found that the pub has closed and is up for sale.  We will arrange for a deletion to be shown in What's Brewing.
(22/09/2009)