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The Old Peculiar, Rugeley
Handsacre
Postal town: Rugeley
WS15 4DP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Old Peculiar
Traditional externally but the Old Peculiar has clearly had a relatively recent refurb inside with wood floors, bare brick walls and mixed solid wood furniture throughout. There's also a bookcase with a varied selection of books which is a nice touch except for the one on Sting.
It makes for a comfortable spot for a pint or something to eat from either the more extensive full menu, excellent value £5 lunch menu or specials board. My £5 lunch was simple but substantial enough and well cooked.
Four handpumps with Old Peculiar, Theakstons Black Bull Bitter and Pedigree available as regulars and an excellent pint of Shugborough Jasper as a guest.
Well worth a visit and I'd drop in again.
On 24th October 2012
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Old Peculiar
Something of a rarity,a Theakston's tied house and many a mile from the brewery in Masham.The clue is in the pub name !The interior is open plan with the bar situated along a back wall in the middle.To the left is a dog leg seating area while to the right there is a raised area with more seating and brickwork left unplastered.The overall affect is pleasingly traditional,with a lounge feel although regulars do gather on the bar stools.
There was a chatty and friendly welcome from behind the bar.Besides Theakston's ales there is a guest ale,in the form of Shugborough Jasper on my trip which tasted great if a little cloudy.On reodering another pint the barman told me he had to stop serving it or he risked loosing his cask marque if their beer police turned up.I switched to Old Peculier which was in top form,and on this evidence this is a pub to visit for quality ale.
There is also a lunchtime £5 special menu which proved both great value and excellent quality,the mains on the regular menu were priced between £7 and £9.
Rightly in the 2013 GBG,beware of the closure on Monday and Tuesday lunchtime and also the afternoon 3 hour break.One of the best drinking options close to the Trent and Mersey Canal,I plan to use the OP on future voyages.
On 20th October 2012
- rating: 8
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Sarah Dixon left this review about The Old Peculiar
This pub was my local for 6 years up until last month and I have to admit I will not miss it.
The beer is good and priced fairly. The food is average and disappointingly not home-made.
I fully agree with Ivan Dale about the opening times. There have been many occasions where we have had to go for a drink in the The Crown Inn just down the road because The Old Peculiar was shut.
On 13th September 2010
- rating: 6
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Ivan Dale left this review about The Old Peculiar
Not good service! Made to wait 40 minutes for our starters. All but one member of staff were too busy lounging about chatting. Food not great..kept running out of dishes and didn't bother telling us til 25 minutes later. Not coming here for food again.
P.S. That explains the s*** opening hours, I mean 12-2 and 6-9 on SATURDAYS. The lady that runs it should pack up NOW and let someone who is motivated into fulfilling its potential.
On 5th September 2010
- rating: 2
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Old Peculiar
A nice black framed, white rendered, detached corner pub, with beer garden. Serves Theakston's beer. The interior is open plan and has a traditional look, with beams and brick, lots of memorabilia, books, ornaments old pictures etc on the walls. The music was subdued easy listening stuff, the service was very friendly and the clientele mid to mature! They did food but we did not eat on this occasion. Beer; tap stuff, with Theakston's Dark Smooth MILD (fine). Handpulls saw Pedigree, with Theakston's MILD (class) and Old Peculier (class). A sheer delight to visit and will be returning here
On 26th August 2009
- no rating submitted
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