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The Paper Mills, Peterborough
Wansford
Postal town: Peterborough
PE8 6JB
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Steve C left this review about The Paper Mills
The Paper Mills is an attractive Georgian pub in the centre of Wansford, which is a village that straddles the River Nene. Unfortunately the interior has been given a make-over and been knocked through at some point. Some interesting features still remain, such as stained glass in the doorway, a flagstone floor and a couple of stone fireplaces, but this feels more like a gastro pub than cosy village pub. An L-shaped bar counter against the left-hand wall supports four hand pumps that were drawing Lacons Legacy, St Austell’s Tribute, Fuller’s London Pride and Grainstore’s Rutland Beast. Premium keg was also available from the polite staff. At the rear of the bar area a couple of steps lead up to the rear dining area and a conservatory beyond. Out the back is a non-descript fence enclosed beer garden. I'd pop back in if walking past, but I didn’t see anything here to warrant veering off the A1 again.
On 2nd February 2024
- rating: 6
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Tom Fairburn left this review about Paper Mills
PAPER MILLS: a decent pub, with good grub. :o) Very near the 'Haycock' hotel if you know it (just the other side of the very quiet high street)! Very pleasant :o) TJ
On 16th November 2014
- rating: 7
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Paper Mills
A pleasant pub in an attractive village just a few yards from the main A1. As with many places, it’s traditional appearance outside hides an interior that looks as though it has had a contemporary makeover.
Whilst in might not be your traditional “olde worlde” pub interior, it’s nonetheless a pleasant enough place in a rustic sort of way. The front bar has stone tiles on the floor, re-plastered walls with a reddish brown colour scheme and some exposed brickwork, in particular an unusual brick partition with a window in the middle. There was a stone built fire-place with a wood burning stove, and a whole stack of logs to one side. The bar counter was also stone built, with some wood panelling above.
A raised section of to the right has wood flooring and was in use by several diners on a recent visit. To the rear is a restaurant area and a pleasant looking conservatory. A couple of token beams on the ceiling and candles on all the tables added a cosy feel. Staff all seemed friendly and helpful.
There was a decent enough food menu, although it’s a cut above your normal pub grub and priced accordingly. That said, it’s nothing out of the way and my fishcakes were a pleasant enough dish and complimentary bread was served to start which is unusual in a pub. There were a couple of tables outside at the front to watch the world go by, and a decent sized patio area at the rear.
Beers on tap were Abbot Ale, London Pride and Digfield’s Barnwell Bitter. The solitary cider was Aspall’s Suffolk.
On 20th May 2011
- rating: 7
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