The Six Bells, Bishops Castle

Unlike the Three Tuns this was my first visit to this one. It's only a small place with a square room at the front and a lounge behind. I couldn't see any TVs which is a big plus. The front room has four hand pumps and the lounge two all of which had Six Bells offerings. I tried the Cloud Nine and the Pig's Ear (both £3.00) which were in good nick. This place is much more old school and friendly than the Three Tuns. I didn't think it was an exceptional pub but it is a very good one.

The second brew-pub in the town; nothing like as old as the Three Tuns of course, but still well known in its own right. Retains a traditional two-bar layout, with the busy smaller room being the hub of conversation, and the larger one being decorated in a less rustic style and furnished as a more formal dining room. Five of their own real ales on offer: Noggin, Ow do! (£2.95), Cloud Nine, the seasonal Winning Webb and Renaissance IPA.

Another fabulous pub/brewery in Bishop's Castle. The barmaid was so friendly, we felt like regulars! Great beer in tip-top condition was the icing on the cake.