The Ostrich, Peterborough

Tidy, nicely refurbed pub near the Shopping Centre. Back street local, modernised but still retaining a nice feel. Two bars have been opened up around central server facing the rear. Small patio area. Beer quality was excellent

We were a bit disappointed with the Ostrich. Of the 6 pulls on the bar, a couple were off and of those served, a couple had to go back as they were undrinkable. I'm hoping that this was just a glitch in what looks like has been a stellar beer career at this establishment.

The review by ETA below is a good summary of this pub. Without a doubt the most traditional pub in central Peterborough and a good selection of well kept unusual ales. When we called there was live Formula One on one screen and live football on another on the other side of the pub. A must visit for all ale and good pub fans.

One of Peterborough City Centre's last remaining proper pubs, the Ostrich is a GBG regular, and deservedly so. The interior is unspoiled, though it has been kept fairly current with its laminate floors; the pub has not buried its head in the sand and has moved with the times, not been overrun by them. The bar has been knocked through, the yard at the back has been formed into an outside seating terrace, the wooden panels have remained but complemented by new, sober paint on the walls. The welcome from staff and regulars is genuine and warm. There are tv screens, but these were thankfully mute when we visited. There were 5 ales on draft, and I managed two of them. The Theakstone's Bitter was superb, possibly the best I've had. I also tried Tydd Steam's Golden Kiwi, but although it was a good beer, it wasn't to my taste. In fairness, some of the locals rated it highly. This pub is an absolute must for a crawl, and if you can brave the backstreets, it's worth the expedition to find for its beer, congeniality and relief from the surrounding mediocrity.