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The Buck & Bell, Rugby
Long Itchington
Postal town: Rugby
CV47 9PH
Served areas
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E TA left this review about The Buck & Bell
Nicely described by others below, this village pub has left its gastro pretentions well behind it. There was a friendly group of locals sitting outside overlooking the village green, while the staff inside were welcoming, primarily to the dogs admittedly, then to us. Once the dog biscuits and bowls of water were served we got to the bar and found Pedigree, Broadside and Proper Job on offer, all in good condition. I really enjoyed our all-too-brief visit and will happily repeat it as it’s worth the walk from the canal.
On 9th September 2022
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3281 recommendations about 3246 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Buck & Bell
ORIGINAL REVIEW March 2014
This gastro pub is a steady 10 minutes walk from the moorings at Bridge 25 on the Grand Union Canal along the busy A423,but well worth it for a decent meal.The building itself is clearly old,originally a house but converted more recently with clever interior design.The front door opens into the bar area ,where many locals gather to drink around a modest sized counter.The furniture is a mix of rustic ,traditional,bar stools with some high tables and stools. The flooring was quarry tiles.The area around the bar with it's small fireplace is dog friendly .To the left is an area described as the snug with a real fire,and large wooden tables designed for diners but with a flat screen (off during our Wednesday evening trip ).The rest of the interior winds around in different sections,some with a high ceiling before the restaurant area is reached to the rear of the building.There is further bar access in the part of the pub.The design has created a cosy atmosphere to what is quite a large premises and the wall prints and pictures capture local country scenes.
At the bar there were four handpumps serving Doom Bar,Marstons EPA,Banks's Bitter and a decent Clarks Classic Blonde.A dull selection of ales for a pub that prides itself on quality ingedients in it's food dishes,a better thoughout selection of real ale would have resulted in a higher rating.
The food itself was well cooked and presented,with pricing reflecting the gastro vibe.Normally I like a quality ale with my food,so on this occasion the meal was washed down by a few glasses of wine.
UPDATE
All change here,the gastro operation has gone and this is now a village boozer with a simple pub grub offering.The interior is much less plush and the large vaulted ceiling area at one end now has a pool table,flatscreen and fruit machines.The wood burner by the longer bar section was most welcome ,yet the ale selection was national brands such as Marstons Pedigree,Banks's Amber Ale and Bass which were acceptable but not enough to persuade a longer stay.The Marston's tie seems strong,so a point off from my last score.
On 27th November 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2727 recommendations about 2727 pubs]
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Nick Davies left this review about The Buck & Bell
Under new management since the previous reviews and the gastro pretensions have thankfully been expunged. We've now got a very pleasant multi-roomed village local with some fascinating features, including a gallery above the right hand room. The seating out the front overlooking the village green makes a pleasant spot to relax on a sunny afternoon. Disappointing Marston's beer selection when we called, but maybe we were unfortunate as clips from various local brews were displayed.
Worth a visit.
On 29th May 2017
- rating: 7
[User has posted 567 recommendations about 559 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No - April - last updated 29 May 2017 by Nick Davies
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 29 May 2017 by Nick Davies
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Car Park : Yes last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Darts : Yes last updated 29 May 2017 by Nick Davies
- Dog Friendly : Yes - Around the front bar - last updated 22 March 2014 by Bucking Fastard
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Live Music : Yes last updated 13 May 2017 by Nick Davies
- Micropub : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 26 November 2018 by Bucking Fastard
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 November 2018 by Bucking Fastard
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 29 May 2017 by Nick Davies
- WiFi : Yes last updated 22 June 2022 by E TA
