The Masons Arms, Doncaster

There's something about pubs in market squares. There are half a dozen in Doncaster's, though this is the only one we tried on our recent visit. We went in the public bar, which occupies the front part of the building. Service was a little off-hand, though the landlord noticed our interest in ales and handed me a copy of the local Camra newsletter, Donny Drinker. We had Timothy Taylor Landlord, which was a little lively and came with quite a large head despite being topped up. Others available were Old Speckled Hen and Tetleys Bitter, with one hand pump unused. There were a few other drinkers and one very large dog. Elvis was on the sound system. I didn't try the other pubs nearby on this occasion, so a further visit may be required to compare this with them, though as I said: there is something about market square pubs, so I may not bother.