The Galway Arms, Retford

Official site of The Galway Arms - galwayarmsretfordpub.co.uk

Official site of The Galway Arms - galwayarmsretfordpub.co.uk

This was the very last pub of a very long day in Gainsborough and Retford. It was my last tick from the 2017 GBG and by the time I arrived I was shattered and slightly drunk so this review is short due to my hazy memory. A couple of ales on but I went for the safe option which was Black Sheep best, it was decent and enjoyed in pleasant surroundings. The pub from memory was fairly quiet (7.45pm on a Saturday) save for the band warming up in the back area. Carpeted throughout with friendly bar staff and doorman who had nothing to do during this short visit. Nice enough pub and good ale, maybe I should of come here earlier to fully experience it.

The Galway Arms is a lot bigger inside that it looks from the outside,once inside there was a very smart area close to the door this area was carpeted and had comfortable bench seating,the bar was round the corner from the first area,there was a pool table in a small area opposite the bar and there was what looked like a large seperate dining room to the rear left which was up a couple of steps,there was an unused area to the rear right which looked a bit messy. There were four pumps on the bar but only one in use this was Black Sheep bitter which came from one of those new fangled pumps this drink was far too warm so probably the first pulled of the day even though it was around 2.00,the pub was empty on my visit which was a shame as this is quite a smart and comfortable pub to sit and have a drink in. Pub visited 2/6/2012