Letter B, Peterborough

Already well described, I'll simply note that you'll find a friendly welcome here and a decent range of ale. Beers on were: Titanic Iceberg, Hop Back Summer Lightening, Doom Bar, Digfield Chiffchaff and Tidd Steam Roadhouse with all that we tried in good shape. Another very decent option just off the main drag.

This is an odd pub with an unusual name that looks as though it was created by knocking together some terraced housing. Inside it's a long narrow area with a central bar on the left as you enter and a tiled public bar area on the right. There is also a plusher room behind the bar. A doorway in the public area leads to a decked patio. The public area has a dartboard and TV at the far end, The bar holds five hand pumps, there are more on the other side but I assume they have the same beers. On my visit these were Doom Bore, Tydd Steam Barn Ale & Mind Bend, Hop Back Summer Lightning and Mile Tree Crescent Ale. I went for the Tydd Steam Mind Bend (£3.20) which seemed good value for a 5.5% beer and was in excellent condition. I also noticed there was a cold cabinet stuffed with various ciders. This was easily the best of the four pubs visited in Whittlesea. It is a regular GBG entry.