The Sun Inn, Doncaster

Large family-friendly chain pub sitting in a prominent junction of 2 A-roads heading out to the north-west of Doncaster. This is a Marston's pub that has recently started stocking real ale again. Hobgoblin Gold was the ale on for my visit. There are numerous seating areas, including a bar area with darts board and pool table at the right-hand end. The bar itself is lengthy, being spread along the rear wall. There appears to be a focus on dining here, but being mid-afternoon, only drinkers were present and it was quite quiet, apart from TV screens blaring out the horse racing from Doncaster itself. Music was also competing with the TVs. I never quite see the point of having both music and TVs pumping out noise. It's hardly relaxing and you can't enjoy either.

my food was okay my grandmothers soup wasn't soup but some form of vegetable stew and when we took my two year old cousin out to play in the play park there were large pieces of glass scattered all around the climbing frame. down right dangerous. when we told a staff member about it she took at least ten minutes to come outside and then she did nothing... the play park was covered in rubbish its disgusting.

Name is derived from Thomas Hobson, a 17th century ostler who hired out horses in strict rotation, to ensure they were properly rested. He did this despite his various clients' preferences, thereby giving them Hobson's Choice or no choice at all. Why the name should crop up here is unknown.

Real Ales including Jennings. Food offering Large outdooe drinking area with a covered area for smokers and a family friendly garden at the side. CAMRA Doncaster Pub of the Season, Spring 2009