Pub of the Season
Pub of the Season Spring 2013
The Chancel, Bottesford
Our Spring Pub of the Season award goes to the The Chancel, Bottesford.
This community pub is owned by Punch Taverns, who lease the
premises to local businessman Bill Smith. It is a two-roomed local,
extensively refurbished about two years ago, with an attractive,
comfortable lounge and a separate bar. There is also a beer garden at one
side, which can be used in the warmer months of the year.
At the time of writing licensees Tony & Amy Flitcroft had decided to move
on, and experienced relief licensee Bob Hoyes was temporarily in charge.
Bob previously worked at another Bill Smith pub, the Beckwood, but
vowed to continue the pub's policy of stocking rotating guest real ales. The
beers on our visit were Castle Rock Sheriff's Tipple (3.4% ABV), Shepherd
Neame Late Red (4.5%) and Titanic All Aboard (4.2%). Timothy Taylor
Landlord and Thwaites Wainwright are often featured, and are very
popular with pub regulars.
Tasty hot food is served at the Chancel from 12-2 and 5-7 pm Wednesday-
Friday, and 12-5 pm on Sunday. Pub quizzes are very popular here, and are
held on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The bar also has a pool table
and dartboard and its own teams in each discipline.
The Chancel is on the main circular bus routes and is easily reachable
without driving. We hope you will consider dropping in to one of our best
community pubs and CAMRA Good Beer Guide regular.
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