real ale

Caught & Bowled, Giltbrook

The section of main road that links the Nottinghamshire towns of Eastwood and Kimberley currently boasts eight different micropubs (at time of writing). Among the high number of micropubs situated along this stretch is a quirky watering hole in the village of Giltbrook – the Caught & Bowled.

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Town Street Tap, Duffield

As a huge supporter of micropubs I was more than delighted when, in 2016, a new small watering hole would open up in my old home village of Duffield in Derbyshire – naturally I just had to pay a visit to The Town Street Tap.

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The Brunswick Inn – A Real Ale Paradise

Derby has often been known for its reputation as a real ale city and it’s not hard to see why thanks to the many fine ale pubs that the city has to offer. One such real ale establishment that is testament to Derby’s real ale reputation is The Brunswick, a traditional alehouse located right near Derby Railway Station.

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