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Beer under the Clock, Retford
Retford
DN22 6DU
Served areas
Beer Under The Clock
Busy day, won’t be long now https://t.co/VOCmAX1Kva
7:46 PM Apr 30th 2021 from Twitter for iPhone
Reviews of Beer under the Clock (Average Rating: 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
[User has posted 3870 recommendations about 3802 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - They do have their own discount scheme though. - last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 26 March 2017 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : Yes last updated 17 March 2015 by David McNally
- Pinball : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by ROB Camra
