The Swan in the Rushes, Loughborough

Fine, traditional Castle Rock pub with a central bar serving two main rooms on either side of the entrance. Fairly basic 'old fashioned boozer' furniture and decor - and none the worse for that - supplemented by some old pub signs and other memorabilia. Ten handpumps, with three ales from the owning brewery plus a decent range of guest ales priced on strength (ranging from £2.30 to £3.00 for the excellent 5.0% Magpie Midnight Porter).

Very popular and busy pub with both bars occupied by a wide range of customers from students to pensioners.Although there is a lot of real ale available ,it does seem to be a case of quantity over quality and the guest selection was disappointing.The regular Castle Rock range of five ales were adequate if uninspiring.The bar staff were a little rushed and not very knowledgeable about the beers on offer.Maybe we caught this place on an off day but I prefered the Tap and Mallet.