The Kings Lock, Middlewich

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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Kings Lock

This pub was a revelation,much changed by a new team who moved in during May 2014.The A board outside listed no tracksuits,no football shirts,no baseball caps among other requirements in a jokey manner but it is correct to say that gone are it's days as a rough boozer.The location was always terrific,right next to Kings Lock on the Trent and Mersey with a beer garden extending around one side of the lock.The interior has had a modern refurb with a lounge area to the left where bench seating around the perimeter looks great,sadly a fireplace has been blocked up.To the right the bar shaped like a narrowboat bows has been retained,as has the quarry tiling and two further fitted benches.It's quite small but very homely and the welcome from the young team was most friendly.I remarked on the complete change and was told that the old regulars were unimpressed,had moved on and that suited everyone.There were six handpumps with four dispensing Salopian Oracle (spot on ),Merlins Excalibur and Dark Magic and Woodlands Witch Prime.The kegs included two from Freedom,there were some interesting bottled beers and behind the bar three cider casks.The real ale selection will have a bias towards locales .
Folk music is also played live ,while the muzak on my trip was varied and interesting.Food is generally served 12-8pm,and was proving popular.
The pub is now owned by Cornerstone Inns with four other pubs nearby in Winsford, judging by whats been done here that must now be a town well worth a visit .
The Kings Lock is another modest sized pub that has been saved by the introduction of decent real ale,and the commitment of a young team.It may have lost it's earthyness but has gained so much more.Along with the White Bear,a must visit if you ever find yourself in Middlewich,

On 9^th August 2014 - rating: 8
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