Yard Of Ale, Woodston, Peterborough

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Official site of The Yard Of Ale - www.theyardofalepub.co.uk

The Yard of Ale has a U-shaped bar against the front right wall and behind steps lead down to a long seating area with pool table at the end. Televisions are found throughout and during my visit it was packed with locals watching the last few minutes of the England v Wales World Cup clash. It was a bit tricky to get a good look at the beer choices, but I did note the availability of standard and craft keg. I also counted four hand pumps, all in operation. I went for half a Baker’s Dozen Brewery’s Martes Trece and Oakham’s Rutland Beast, both well served by the governor who also gave me a taster even though the pub was heaving. I liked it in here and would gladly return.

Two level modernised pub, bland throughout. Five pulls of national casks from first and second tiers, Doombore, Landlord, Summer Lightning, plus a house beer made by Dogfield - no me neither - and a beer from Lacons of Gt Yarmouth. Usual keg stuff. It’s GBG listed and beer quality is fine. Live music (folksy on this occasion)