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The Black Pug, Warwick
Warwick
CV34 4NU
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Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Steve C left this review about The Black Pug
The Black Pug has some seating out the front under a couple of jumbrellas and there’s a beer garden out back with some covered seating that leads to a grass covered area with picnic tables. To the right of the entrance is a snug with large table and the main bar area is found to the left where the bar counter supports premium and craft keg alongside Carling and a couple of hand pumps that were drawing Fuller’s London Pride and Butcombe’s Haka New Zealand Pale. My recent Sunday early evening visit wasn’t long after the World Cup Rugby had finished, in fact muted Poirot had just started on all the televisions throughout, that was until one of the bar staff noticed before turning them off and turning the music up. 90% of the tables had reserved signs on them for earlier in the afternoon so this seems to be a popular Sunday lunch venue. However, it’s not such a popular Sunday evening venue judging by the lack of customers.
On 16th October 2023
- rating: 6
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Nick Davies left this review about The Black Pug
When somewhere has menu prices like 11½ instead of £11.50 you know it's up itself. When it names itself after a particularly repellent breed of dog you know the case is terminal. The Millwright used to be OK, nothing special but traditional enough to have a bit of atmosphere. The recent refurbishment has produced a cold (heating off in January?), dark, dank main bar with tatty furniture, tin chairs, the inevitable posing tables and tragic pastel grey paint on every paintable surface. To be fair, the rooms to the side and rear remain similar to before and, if they were heated, would retain some comfort. Perhaps the money ran out.
Anyway, the Home Ales Robin Hood wasn't too bad and served with a smile, and there's plenty of outdoor seating front and back. Given a nice day, all is not lost.
On 8th January 2020
- rating: 4
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Millwright Arms
Attractive old pub, set back from the main road a bit, with plenty of wooden benches out front. Partly opened-out to leave a three-part main bar with the entrance lobby on one side, a central counter and more of a dining area at the far end. Also has another room with the pool table and a smaller counter at the back. Four real ales on handpump: Doom Bar, two from St Austell - Tribute and Proper Job - and Oakham JHB (£3.50).
On 17th September 2017
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Millwright Arms
11:43 and its open. Not only that, its been open since 10:30am and its packed.
4 real ales on - I went for Tribute and it was in great nick. Noticed Doom Bar and Purity Mad Goose also on.
Some photos at my walking blog - http://bit.ly/1PWZDSq
On 31st October 2015
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Millwright Arms
An old traditional pub, plenty of beams etc.
We sat in the small room to the right which was a little bizarre, the modern stool/sofa seating not really fitting with the overall pub. It does feel like it needs a little bit of work but is a nice enough stop off.
On 25th February 2014
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Millwright Arms
A traditional pub with low beamed ceilings and an open fire in the lounge and bar area to the left. The snug on the right was full on our early eve visit and the lounge was also reasonably busy. Three ales on, which were Sharps Doombar, St Austall Tribute and Bombardier. We found this pub to be rather clicky.
On 2nd November 2013
- rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Millwright Arms
Another fantastic looking white rendered and timber framed 'terraced' pub in warwick, with beer garden and play area for the kids at the back
The interior had a nesting of rooms; a couple of snugs, a bar and lounge. The decor was white and olive green in the lounge and there were a couple of dart boards in various rooms. The pub is overall traditional, with lots of old photographs and prints on the walls and despite there being a TV, it wasn't on. The service was very good, but there wasnt much in the way of clientele at our visit. Music was mixed and at a decent level.
Beer; tap stuff, with a decent St Austell Tribute on handpull, along with an untried London Pride.
This place seemed to have something for everyone - i really liked it and would definately return.
On 11th April 2010
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