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The Throstles Nest, Buglawton, Congleton
Congleton
CW12 2DW
Served areas
Reviews of The Throstles Nest (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Brainy Pool left this review about The Throstles Nest
Thriving local pub in the outskirts of town - really hard to believe this was shut for >15 years as it has been restored so well. Lots of dark wood and a proper pub feel. Five ales on with the regulars largely preferring classic bitters - my Bass was perfect. But keep in mind that it is a locals pub serving quite a large community; there were a few questionable characters plus feral kids running around the back room. A bit of fine tuning needed but that’s all.
On 25th January 2025
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1174 recommendations about 1136 pubs]
Will Larter left this review about The Throstles Nest
This only came onto my radar because some of the pubs I'd planned to do in the town had either no real ale or had failed to open. It's a 10 or 15 minute walk, or there's a bus every half hour. The pub only reopened in May 2023, and looks very smart, once I'd overcome my aversion to grey paint. The interior is very traditional, with lots of dark wood panelling and dark leatherette benches. Six hand pumps on the bar which faces the front door, a cider and five cask beers (see photo). My half of Ossett Silver King was very good (NBSS 3.5). The pub received a special award as "best newcomer" from the local branch, and should be in the GBG if recent beer scores are anything to go by. Definitely worth getting out of town for.
On 11th September 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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aleand hearty left this review about Throstles Nest Inn
Reopens today, after a significant refurb by new owners Caldmore Taverns.
On 27th January 2023
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 644 recommendations about 624 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 27 January 2023 by Tris C
- Darts : Yes last updated 27 January 2023 by aleand hearty
- Live Music : Yes last updated 27 January 2023 by aleand hearty
- Pinball : No last updated 27 January 2023 by Tris C
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 27 January 2023 by aleand hearty
- Quiz Night : Yes - Last Thursday of the month. - last updated 11 September 2024 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 January 2023 by aleand hearty
- WiFi : Yes last updated 11 September 2024 by Will Larter
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