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Beer under the Clock, Retford
Retford
DN22 6DU
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Beer under the Clock
Spinning around a few times on the market square, I managed to get my bearings and find the Beer Under the Clock up Town Hall Yard, although I’m unclear where the clock is. Inside there’s a serving counter covered with old pumps clips on the rear wall to the right and a mix of seating that is overlooked by the left-hand wall that has been turned into a giant blackboard that lists everything available from the counter. Adjacent to the counter in the left rear are another couple of tables, and I spotted some board games, although the ten locals who were gathered on a recent Thursday afternoon were entertainment enough as the conversation went from automatic beer dispensers to legal UK beer measures, to local beers. I counted seven hand pumps across the counter that were drawing Three Brothers Brewing’s Bitter Sweet Symphony, Red Dog Ales’ Glass Heart and Shadow Silk, Thistly Cross Whisky Cask Cider, Wilde Child’s Humble Beginnings and two Lilley’s ciders. I went for the Humble Beginnings which was excellent. The friendly and welcoming governor was an excellent host, which is the most important think in a micropub, so I’ll be back when next in town.
On 20th February 2026
- rating: 9
[User has posted 6457 recommendations about 6419 pubs]
Old Boots left this review about Beer under the Clock
Located down an alley behind Retford’s splendid town hall, I was surprised to see this one open on a Tuesday night, obviously their website isn’t up to date, grrr. Anyway last time I was in was a Saturday night and it was rammed, I had also taken drink so no review on that occasion. It was fairly full on my visit this time but I was able to look about, resident bar blockers not withstanding. A square room with a surface cellar to the right and a bit of extra seating area round to the left. The counter is straight ahead and supports 7 pulls, two with ciders and the others with small breweries wares, I was pleasantly surprised to see a Three Brothers beer had made it down from Middlesbrough, very good it was too. Four keg taps lurk off to the side but obviously no Carling etc. There’s a lot a blackboard about, one small one with the cask beers and a larger one listing cans and bottles, stored in the fridge behind the counter plus wines and stuff. A larger micro it has the pump clip collection we expect, a mish mash of furniture, conversation from an odd bunch of punters but also some unwelcome piped music. The toilet is hidden back left. The pub uses lined glasses so don’t moan about short measures.
On 12th February 2026
- no rating submitted
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Graham Coombs left this review about Beer under the Clock
A cosy little beer bar in the pedestrianised area behind the marketplace. One room, reasonably furnished, with a little bar and cool room in the corner. A fair selection of more-unusual beers on offer, including Chin Chin Sabro Stout, Croftons Yorkshire Classic, Magpie Neck Grease, Wild Childe Resplendent Perspective and Frome Taiheke.
On 30th November 2024
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Beer under the Clock
Formerly Beerheadz and in the 2021 Good Beer Guide.
Standard Micro - two seats outside - chalk board of bottles. Four or so on cask. Good Pint of West Coast by Silver Brewhouse.
On 12th July 2021
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about BeerHeadZ
This place was really busy on my early Saturday afternoon visit and the departure of my train was fast approaching so this was a bit of a rushed visit. There was some sort of bash on and some present were dressed up in 1940s clothing but no German uniforms that I could see.
I think there were six beers and two ciders. I noticed Brewsters Marquis, Framework Treacle Stout, Burton Bridge Golden Delicious, Market Harborough Premium Brown and something from Lincoln Green. I went for the Premium Brown (£3.50) which was excellent.
This seemed a decent micropub to me and one I would happily return to hopefully with a bit more time to spare.
On 27th March 2017
- rating: 8
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custodian 42 left this review about BeerHeadZ
Tucked away off the main square. Not many people in on Saturday afternoon, but there again the weather was pretty awful that day. Eight hand pumps of which the higher ABVs were stout and porter. There were various bottles and cans in the fridge.
On 12th February 2017
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about BeerHeadZ
Probably the most disappointing micro-pub I have been in. Maybe the timing was a bit off - they had received a pub of the year presentation from local Camra the night before - but of the eight hand pumps, four featured ciders and of the others, one had a porter and the three others were all pale and fruity modern-style beers (citrus or pomegranate). This is a modern shop unit just off the market square, so there is no cellar and beer is stillaged on the right, near the bar. We felt that the decor and furniture were uncomfortable, and we didn't get much of a welcome either - though this may have been morning-after-the-night-before. Perhaps my rating of 5 is a little low, and maybe a future visit will turn out to be a better experience.
Date of visit: 22nd March 2016
On 17th June 2016
- rating: 5
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