Pub of the Season
Pub of the Season
Winter 2012-13
The River Don Tavern, Eastoft
Our Winter Pub of the Season award goes to the River Don at Eastoft.
This roadside tavern is run by experienced licensees Gordon Crowe and Karen
Burdett, and has a well earned reputation for its real ales and food. Recently
some major refurbishment has taken place, and the pub now has four
superbly appointed lodges to the rear, all en-suite, as well as changes to the
interior such as new carpets and furniture.
The River Don generally offers two changing guest ales - a third is added in
summer, mainly from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire microbreweries, plus a real
cider. They are also the main local outlet for the Axholme Brewing Co., whose
offices are in nearby Luddington, while the brewery is based in Scunthorpe.
Gordon spends much of his time preparing the tasty meals that the River Don
is renowned for, and these are available from Monday to Saturday between
5.30-8.30 pm, with a carvery on Sunday between 12 noon and 8.30 pm, usually
eaten in the separate restaurant. I have tried the latter myself on a number of
occasions and as well as being very tasty, it represents good value for money,
and just what's needed on a cold Winter's day.
The pub has a large garden area at the rear, with mature apple trees, and
comes into use during the warmer months of the year. In previous years the
River Don has staged an excellent summer beer festival, and with the new
lodges in place, there is a possibility that this may be resurrected.
We congratulate Gordon and Karen on their award.
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