Tudor House Inn, Warwick

Official site of Flamenco - flamencowarwick.com

Official site of Flamenco - flamencowarwick.com

If you know that it forms part of a traditional hotel opposite the entrance to Warwick Castle, the name tells you pretty much everything else you need to know. All exposed beams, historical artefacts, period pictures and old-style furniture of just the sort to appeal to the visiting tourist market (or, at least, those not bothered by the horrible fake fireplace at the end of the 'hall'). Also has at least one dining room off the other side of the main corridor, a few wooden benches out front and a spectacularly dull rear patio beer garden. Two handpumps on the compact bar counter, offering Greene King IPA (£3.20) and Abbot.

Very characterful timber-framed Tudor building with bags of original interior features set over a few rooms. Lots of watttled walls and old beams, you know the score. Nice front garden area. Two GK ales on, Abbot (murky, taken back) and a lacklustre IPA. Could and should be essential - but is a long way off that. Pop in for a quick nose at the interior but stick to the fridge.