Absolutely gutted, called in here for the first time with a mate couple of months ago, first pub on a beer crawl of Whitchurch and decided it had such a great range of beers that we didn't need to go anywhere else, had a great night. Coming back this way on my boat after xmas decided to have another session with my mate and three other friends joined us for a night in the Crafty, five of us walked the mile to the pub on Saturday 28th December only to find it had 'early doors' and closed at 8 p.m. We were so looking forward to another great night, I have to leave Whitchurch tomorrow morning on my travels but hopefully one day I'll...
Read moreThe crafty dragon was recommended for a visit by a friend who knows I like real ale, I was not disappointed. It is a local brewery that owns the bar and it has a good choice of their own beer plus some guests, both on key and cask. I opted to start with their dark cask bitter, a lovely pint I must sayi then had a stout off the key kegs, after they kindly let me try the 3 darks they had on the back wall, it was a dry stout and grew on me with each sip I took. I love places like this and highly recommend for anyone who likes to try different...
Read moreReally great little micropub from Magic Dragon Brewing. Phenomenal selection of ales on both cask and keg. Not just beers from Magic Dragon, but some guests as well. I had a pint of the Old Magic dark mild that was incredibly good.
Dog friendly, family friendly and just generally friendly, I loved the vibe of the place. Really relaxed, warm and welcoming. I hope this new venue finds success in Whitchurch, it's an excellent addition...
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