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The Swan in the Rushes, Loughborough
Loughborough
LE11 5BE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Swan In The Rushes
A large and busy Castle Rock venue which promises much, given the number of available ales, but turned into something of a disappointment. Regular beers were from Castle Rock: Sheriffs Tipple, Elsie Mo and Harvest Pale in addition to Adnams. Guests were a mild and 5 real ales including one from Thwaites. The difficulty was that although the Elsie Mo was fine, without being in any way exceptional, the choice of guest ales was so unimaginative as to leave the ale drinker with little option but to stick with the Castle Rock offerings. This may well be the policy but with so many ales on, paradoxically, there seemed to be very little choice.
On 4th May 2010
- rating: 5
[User has posted 683 recommendations about 682 pubs]
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Michael Boyes left this review about The Swan In The Rushes
Traditional three roomed Castle Rock Pub, with the two largest either side of the front door. One quiet and the other containing a jukebox. Up to ten real ales from the excellent Castle Rock range including several guests. Also a good selection of continental bottle beers and at least one on draught. The quieter room to the left as you walk in has a large selection of malt whiskies. The pub also has a skittle alley in the upstairs room which also doubles as the function room. Accommodation is available. Food is served all day Saturday, lunch only on Sunday and lunch and evening Monday to Friday.
On 11th October 2009
- rating: 8
[User has posted 55 recommendations about 55 pubs]
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Nigel Sheppard left this review about The Swan In The Rushes
Castle Rock brewery owned pub serving at least 4 guest ales with a large blackboard menu. Many beers come with collectable tokens that give a free pint for every 8 drank...Result!
On 28th May 2007
- rating: 10
[User has posted 192 recommendations about 192 pubs]