The Telegraph, Bridlington

Former John Smith's pub now opened out despite the two lobby doors suggesting lounge and public bar options. The four hand pumps are on the left hand side (see photo). I had a half of Hobgoblin Gold on the recommendation of two bar hangers - at least I knew it was going to be drinkable (NBSS 3).

Close to the station and notably busy on a night when many of its nearby competition in this heavily pubbed town were quiet. Porch entrance with doors to the old lounge and public bars, however once inside the distinction is muddied as they have been knocked through at the rear. The old lounge area has brown and cream swirly carpet, padded fabric bench seating and no piped music. The opposite is true...opposite. There’s a pool table in the rear room. Four pumps and all on; Wold Top Anglers, Great Newsome Prickly Back, Robinsons Dizzy Blonde and a welcome sighting of Theakston Old Peculiar (fine) which was probably heading toward barrel end. A lively atmosphere and a good mix of people inside. Not GBG listed but in other places, probably would be.