Admiral Nelson, Market Harborough

A very short walk from the High Street, this smart looking pub is well worth a visit, though it is not in the new edition of the Good Beer Guide. This was our fourth pub of the day and the beer was the best so far. Two Charles Wells Brewpoint beers were on, flanking the red triangle trade mark of Bass. Their 4.1% IPA, Anchorman, was one that I had come across on a visit to Cambridge, and in so far as I remembered the beer, it was similarly unmemorable this time. The "amber ale" Just a World Away 4.5% was what some people call a boring brown beer, but in my opinion it was well made and pleasantly drinkable. We were made welcome here and had an enjoyable visit.

Backstreet pub a few minutes from the centre. Retains two rooms via a porch. Larger lounge to right with a mix of padded pew and banquette seating along with whacky wildlife wallpaper on the chimney breast, all done-up in a fairly tasteful - if mildly feminine - manner. Three ales, on St Austell Tribute, Brewpoint Anchorman and Bass (NBSS 3). Spent a few minutes chatting with the friendly landlady. It is also GBG listed.