Barton bimble Saturday 25th July saw an intrepid group of Hull CAMRA members venture into Lincolnshire to sample the delights of drinking across the water. Three of the members were so keen that they caught an earlier bus by mistake and so had an impromptu visit to the White Swan in Barton ahead of the main party.
Here they sampled Highland Brewing Company Orkney Best and Clarkes Nineteen. Three real ciders were also on 14 offer. By this time the rest of the group had arrived at the Interchange so we rejoined them on the Humber Fastcat bus en route to Winterton. First stop was the Butchers Arms with a choice of St Austell Tribute, Adnams Broadside and Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold.
Horncastle Ales Angel of Light and Batemans XB. This pub also boasts an impressive collection of pump clips on the ceiling of the back bar. All too soon it was time to board the Fast Cat bus for the next leg of the journey
The plan was to stop off at South Ferriby on the way back to Barton. Pete’s famous charm proved invaluable on the bus as a lady passenger informed us that one of our intended pubs was now a gastro establishment and very expensive. We decided to give this one a miss and headed for the Nelthorpe Arms. This pub is quite hard some side streets. Our group were a little disappointed to the form of Sharp’s Doombar. However some members were more interested in a buffet which had been laid out on the pool table for an event that evening.
Then it was just a short walk up the road to the George Hogg. Here the beers were all local, featuring Tom Woods Lincoln Gold and Best Bitter,
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After an impromptu photo opportunity at the bus stop it was on board the next Fastcat back into Barton. Under the expert guidance Nav” we alighted at the Market stop, a former Wards Brewery pub, the Wheatsheaf. Beers on offer were Theakston’s Best Bitter, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin, Everards Tiger and Purity UBU. The latter provoked some interesting debate about the correct pronunciation of the beer name. Some members took advantage of the pretty beer garden at the rear of the pub. Then it was across the road to the Huntsman. This bistro/ restaurant was formerly known as the Stables. Two beers were on offer from Horncastle Ales – Angel of Light and Lilith’s Lust. Although this establishment is mainly a restaurant we were informed that drinkers are welcome in the bar area although the restaurant can get busy during the evening.
Just up the street is the imposing George Inn. This pub has been refurbished to a very high standard and
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