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Twelve pumps, with 11 ales and one cider on our Sunday Lunchtime visit. I went for the Salopian Kangaroo, whilst Mrs A went for the Elementary, a collaboration between Ambridge John & Shovel Inn Steve. Both of which were excellent beers and in top condition. We didn't stay for lunch, but the servings did look generous for £6.50. The pub also hosts a Balti night on a Wednesday and a Mexican Night on Thursdays. The menu on the table had homemade "Lizzie Dripping Faggots" mushy peas, mash and gravy for £7.50. A decent pub this one and well worth a visit.

Modernised foody pub, Greene King owned so I was prepared for disappointment on the ale front, it was good prep as the four handpumps offered up GK IPA, Belhaven Grand Slam , Yardbird and the intriguing (not) Black Boy Bitter 3.9 %, I had Guinness. Not a place I plan to return to in a hurry.

Tried to visit last night, but it's closed with rubbish strewn all over the car park. The regulars next door in the Bridgewater tell me that it's been bought and is to be converted into flats.

A basic traditional locals pub on the main road through Billinge. it has served real ale in the past but not anymore so it’s Guinness for me.. the beer is very cheap indeed (£6.20 for three pints tonight) and it remains a popular pub with the regulars. it’s infinitely better than the excuse for a pub next door but if it's real ale you want walk down to the Masons.

The Foresters is a very large two roomed Holts pub that was quiet during a recent Saturday evening visit. The left-hand Vault Bar, popular with the younger locals, houses a pool table and dartboard. I spent an hour or so in the right-hand lounge bar where there was some background music playing whilst the three muted TVs simultaneously aired The Chase, The Voice and Casualty.
The bar supports a range of Holts Lagers and three cask Holts ales. I was pleasantly surprised that my round of four pints of lager and a glass of wine came to £15. I didn’t see any advertisements for food, but a couple of locals brought in some food from the local chippy.
Out the back is some covered patio furniture that was being used by smokers. This pub has normal opening hours with an extension until midnight on Fridays and 23:30 on Saturdays. I don’t plan to rush back to this pub when next in the area, but I did find the locals to be very friendly.