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Ye Olde Sun Inn, Retford
Retford
DN22 6PJ
Served areas
Reviews of Ye Olde Sun Inn (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Ye Olde Sun Inn
Ye Olde Sun Inn is an L-shaped Craft Union pub with a central L-shaped serving counter that supports standard and premium keg alongside Neck Oil and two hand pumps, alas one was unused and the Doom Bar was off. To the right of the bar is carpeted seating that runs along the front wall opposite the counter to a high table and fruit machine on the left-hand wall. In the left rear is a flagstone area with high tables and a dartboard. Televisions throughout were airing muted live sport, Sky and TNT are advertised, while background music played to the very busy pub. I did wonder if anyone in Retford actually works. The barman was friendly and there was a good atmosphere, so I’d think about popping in again if passing.
On 20th February 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 6559 recommendations about 6521 pubs]
Old Boots left this review about Ye Olde Sun Inn
A low, white washed rough cast covered building opposite the church and the Vine Inn. In contrast to the Vine the interior although opened out is fairly traditional with a selection of old beams and exposed brick. Traditional wooden furniture with old photo and repro tin ads as decor. The L shaped servery has six quad T-Bars with the usual latin lagers, mock pilsners, cider, Guinness and John Smiths Smooth. There are two unused hand pumps, one with a Doombar handle the other clip reversed, both topped with half pint glasses. Screens, machines and piped music are available as is darts and there’s a garden out back.
On 12th February 2026
- no rating submitted
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custodian 42 left this review about Ye Olde Sun Inn
Full of idiots on Saturday night. One hand pump at 4.5% ABV. Not a good place.
On 12th February 2017
- rating: 2
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Darts : Yes last updated 17 June 2016 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Hot Food : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports/TNT. - last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 November 2024 by Tris C
