The Cask Bar, Newcastle under Lyme

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Will Larter left this review about The Cask Bar

Occupying a double shop unit that was formerly a restaurant, the Cask Bar has been open since late summer 2017. Opening at 12:30 each afternoon, it was very quiet at the time of my tea-time visit and the owner occupied me in conversation throughout my stay. I was very pleased to see Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild on the bar - it's a regular here - though perhaps it was not a wise choice for my ninth pub of the day (don't worry - only halves were drunk). Also on was Titanic Plum Porter, which the bar's owner augments with the addition of a bottle of port - he does this to every other barrel, so regulars are never sure whether they're going to get the regular beer or the spiced up one. The other three beers vary (see photo.) My only criticism of this place is that it still looks too much like a restaurant, though hopefully this will change over time.

On 19^th April 2018 - rating: 6
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