Elbow Room, Hinckley

Blue Scrumpy left this review about Elbow Room

To call this a micropub would be pushing the definition to the extreme. Housed in a rather ugly building on the edge of a retail development, the interior having a modern industrial feel. Walls are grey and there is exposed ducting. Music was playing in the background, but I could not identify it above the hubbub of conversation.

But enough of the negatives. Of 15 pubs, clubs and bars in the Hinckley and Burbage area, this was the best in terms of beer range. The bar is in front of you to the rear right as you enter. There is a cool room immediately behind it housing the beers and ciders. Blackboards on the right-hand wall list the extensive selection.

5 cask ales were on - Shiny Affinity, Arbor Blue Sky Drinking, Vibrant Forest Black Forest, Two By Two Azacca Mosaic & Weekend Project Karaoke. Ciders were Lilley's Apples & Pears, Mango Cider & Celtic Marches AD & Thundering Molly. Craft beers were Tartarus Nyx, Azvex Liminal Spaces, Little Willow Playtime, Great Notion Double Strawberry Raspberry Shake, Track Flowing Within & Glistening Tide, Phantom Polygon, GlassHouse Entwine, Anspach & Hobday London Black & Branch & Blade Holiday Crisp. I chose the Black Forest, which was very enjoyable.

After a while standing in the way at the corner of the bar, we eventually managed to grab a couple of stools sharing a table with a couple of local lager drinkers. Many had spilled onto the heated outdoor area on the pavement to the front. Both children and dogs are allowed. So, there were all manner of customers.

Had I had more time, I could have quite happily spent more time here sampling the various beers and ciders. As pubs and bars go, this one lacks any form of character, but it more than makes up for it with the beer and cider range.

On 1^st January 2025 - rating: 7
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