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Requested be closed with reason - Gone away: Being converted to flats

Captain Flints, Lerwick

Esplanade
Lerwick
ZE1 0LL
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Quinno _ left this review about Captain Flints

Difficult to find as the exterior signage looks like a corner shop and the entrance doorway is unmarked; it really does feel like one the locals want to keep to themselves. Head up some unpromising looking stairs to find the bar which is really rather good. Lots of dark varnish wood on the walls and ceiling, with a number of curved bottle green leatherette banquette seating areas. Walls are broken up by wood strips into squares. There are some nice views of the harbour from the window and there is a fair amount of nautical ephemera on display inside. Sadly the handpump was not in operation so a half of the keg Lerwick Azure was a decent option. The range of bottled beers are in the far-left fridge which had options from BrewDog, Lerwick and Shepherd Neame. A slightly less local feel here than some of the other pubs, I wasn’t the only non-Islander in attendance. This is a decent choice.

On 25th March 2018 - rating: 7
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David Ross left this review about Captain Flints

This isn’t much to look at from outside, with not very prominent signage and a door resembling the entrance to a block of flats or offices. Don’t be deterred, though, as once inside and up the stairway, you’ll find one of the best and most popular pubs in Lerwick. It’s attractively decorated with wooden ceiling beams and flooring and impressive views of the busy harbour if you can get a seat at the only window. There is a mix of seating with padded benches along the walls and chairs and stools around tables. The three TV screens are well positioned and visible from most sections of the sizeable bar and there are a couple of games machines too. The Aspall Suffolk cider on draught has travelled a long way and Strongbow cider, Guinness, Belhaven Best, Stella Artois, Carling and Tennent’s lagers are also available. Prices are slightly higher than the neighbouring pubs (at £3.40 for a pint of Tennent’s), but it was very busy on both of the evenings I came in. The toilets are located up another staircase, where a games room with pool tables, darts boards and lots more seating can also be found. This even has its own bar, but this was closed during both of my visits.

On 7th July 2013 - rating: 9
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Latest updates View all updates for Captain Flints, Lerwick
26th Oct 2022, 16:24
Request to mark pub as closed by ROB Camra approved
 
26th Oct 2022, 16:24
Request to mark pub as closed submitted by ROB Camra, with included notes: Gone away: Being converted to flats

Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Darts : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes - intermittent - last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : No last updated 27 August 2018 by Quinno _
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