Review - The Spread Eagle ****
New review now online, here’s the summary:
The Spread Eagle down the bottom of Walmgate may be in a less visited area of town but is another fine example of a friendly local that’s welcoming to visitors. A traditional pub with a large floor area, wood paneling and a reasonably well stocked bar with good prices. They frequently have live entertainment and other community based events. To the rear is a great medium sized yard area where part of the old outbuildings have also been opened up as sheltered seating, so great for the English Summer. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
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(Source: withinthewalls)
Review - The Phoenix Inn ****
New review now online, here’s the summary:
Nestled right up against the south side of the City Walls the Phoenix is very much removed from the City centre but definitely worth the extra distance as you are rewarded with a very pleasant traditional and well-kept pub. It feels a lot like an upmarket local and the décor is all gleaming brass and ambient candle light. They have a good selection of real ales which are regularly changed although the prices are average. As is traditional with this type of Victorian pub the front snug is warm and welcoming with the bar and an open fire, the back room has plenty of seating tucked away, including a bar billiards table, which they regularly use as part of the pub team. The yard to the back is peaceful and airy, looking directly onto the City Walls, a real treasure of an outside space in warmer times. You can clearly see why The Phoenix keeps winning CAMRA awards, especially with its quite isolate location they really have put their heart and soul into a proper community pub that is still well presented and welcoming to all.
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(Source: withinthewalls)
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Within the Walls Map
Finally got round to updating our map, the full downloadable pdf version is available on the site now. I did have to reduce the size of the markers a little as there are now so many pubs and bars opening down the same streets that it was getting a little crowded. As ever if you do notice any errors please get in touch.
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