Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Barrow Town Centre, Barrow-In-Furness

Would have given this place a miss (thinking it to be a dull hotel bar) had my train not been delayed slightly, so I was very surprised to find an attractive modern bar with eight handpumps inside. Run by the Lancaster Brewery, it had four of their beers (including the decent Red, £1.70 for a quick half) plus four guests. Didn't really have time to take things in properly, but would certainly return next time I'm in Barrow.

I was soaking wet, having just walked down from the match, where Barrow lost to Alfreton. I had half an hour before catching the train to get back to where i was stopping, i was without my GBG and didn't really know where i was. The nearest place was the Duke of Edinburgh - which turned out to be the only GBG in town. A fantastic looking Vic/Edwardian corner red brick hotel, with stone moulding lancet and dormer windows, as well as a two storey oriel window. The interior has an open plan room part partitioned. It is modern in decor; brick, white and brown walls, cream ceiling and wood floor, with copious high stools and tables, and comfy seats. The walls have arty stuuf, modern paintings and mirrors on them and of course, they do food - though i didn't try it. There were silent TVs and the music was general and at a decent level. The service was really good, a friendly and knowledgable chap behind the bar. There were a few others in, not sure if they were guests or not. Beer; usual tap stuff, with continental lagers. There are 8 handpulls; four of which were Lancaster Amber, red, gold and Black - all of which were decent. A decent Greenedd Citrus was also on and a shockingly bad Liverpool Three Graces - the other clips were turned around. This bar isn't my scene regarding decor etc, but the beer (except the Liverpool stuff) was really good. Surely a definite if in Barrow.

Duke Of Edinburgh Hotel official site - www.dukeofedinburghhotel.co.uk

Duke Of Edinburgh Hotel official site - www.dukeofedinburghhotel.co.uk