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The Borehole, Stone
Stone
ST15 8LL
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Reviews of The Borehole (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Strongers . left this review about The Borehole
The Borehole is the tap for the Lymestone Brewery that, I was informed by the very friendly barmen, is just up the road. The pub itself is very basic with a bland seating area to the left of the entrance, but a more interesting bar area to the right with the serving counter on the left wall. Seven hand pumps were all drawing their own beers, which were Stone Cutter, Foundation Stone, Stone the Crows, Stone Faced and Einstein alongside two seasonal beers which were Cherry Stone and Stone Edge. There were also six keg options with their Abdominal Snowman and Stone Dead which are apparently stronger versions of the keg. I liked the Cherry Stone so much that I stayed for a second pint, even though I found the pub to be very basic. People have come here to drink rather than admire the fixtures and fittings. There is a quiz every couple of weeks, the next being 4th April. This place would be a 10/10 on a nice Summer afternoon when the outside seating can be utilized.
On 27th March 2024
- rating: 9
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Borehole
A pleasing brick Victorian industrial outbuilding,this is the brewery tap for Lymestone.There is a bar to the right and a couple of high tables,the main body of the interior is to the left and winds around to a snug area around a corner ,with draughtmans designs on the walls.The interior has industrial style carpet squares and the whitewashed walls give quite a stark finish although the furniture is mixed yet traditional.Through a corridor is a rear beer garden ,while to the front there is a paved area with benches.
It has a friendly local boozer atmosphere ,and was busy on a Thursday evening with lots of regulars popping in and then out again.There is a mix of ages and being dog friendly a lot of mutts had brought their owners along for a pint.No muzak,machines or flatscreens and lots of chatter give this a micropub feel but it is large enough to be fairly described as a Tap.
There are 7 handpumps offering 6 from Lymestone ,on my visit Stone Fired,Stone Cutter,Stone the Crows,Ein Stein,Foundation Stone (well kept £3.05) and seasonal Stonefish MILD with a further handpump dedicated to a real cider.Artisan gin was proving popular with the ladies and I noted food available at some lunchtimes.
Lymestone are a decent brewer but not in the Premiership IMHO ,so although this is the place to try their ale,the longish walk from town may need to be born in mind.It is however quite close to the station.Not quite in the same league as the other two GBG entries for Stone,The Swan Inn and the Royal Exchange but pleasant enough .
On 25th May 2019
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Borehole
On a recent tour of most of Stone's pubs, this was the only one where I had more than just a half - this was more because I arrived late (train delayed by points failure) and took a while to catch up with the others on the route, than any deficiency in the quality of the other pubs. Also, it has to be said, I wanted to try some Lymestone beers, which I have not seen more than once or twice before. I went for Stone Faced and Stone the Crows, which were both very good, then branched out onto the one guest beer in the line up, Vale brewery's Black Swan Mild, from Brill in the Vale of Aylesbury. All the beers were in very good condition, and tasters were offered with enthusiasm. We all had a good time here and I would be happy to return.
On 3rd April 2018
- rating: 8
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- Accommodation : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 May 2019 by Bucking Fastard
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Car Park : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 December 2015 by Aqualung .
- Darts : No last updated 25 May 2019 by Bucking Fastard
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 December 2015 by Aqualung .
- Function Room : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : No - Basic food offerings at lunchtimes - last updated 25 May 2019 by Bucking Fastard
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Karaoke : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live Music : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Micropub : No last updated 10 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Pinball : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Pool Table : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Quiz Night : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 December 2015 by Aqualung .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 14 December 2015 by Aqualung .
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 11 January 2016 by Aqualung .
