Posh Pints

Things were looking bleak for the Posh as BAE went to press, with only the Manchester City cup tie to look forward to. The season, as the pundits never tire of telling us, is a marathon not a sprint, but even with Grant McCann back, it’s surely time to start planning for the next season in League One....

Saturday 9th April (League)

BRISTOL CITY KO 3pm

BRISTOL BEER FACTORY TAP ROOM 291 North Street BS3 1JP

A short walk from Ashton Gate – and busy on match days – this comfortable brewery taproom showcases four rotating BBF ales. No food available but customers are welcome to bring in their own.

TOBACCO FACTORY CAFE BAR Raleigh Road BS3 1TF

Part of the original tobacco factory built in 1912, the cafe was saved from demolition in 1993 and opened in 2001. It offers good-quality, locally produced food and drink, with a number of local breweries’ beers served from six handpumps. Lunchtime food served.

CORONATION 18 Dean Lane BS3 1DD

Popular traditional local offering five reasonablypriced real ales plus a good range of cans and bottles. “Straightforward” food, with vegan options, is served amid simple, cosy furnishings. What’s not to like?

Monday 18th April (League)

BARNSLEY KO 3pm

JOLLY TAP ON THE ARCADE 31 The Arcade S70 2QP

The Jolly Boys Brewery owns this tiny one-up, onedown micropub (Barnsley’s first), where up to five

AND AWAY WE GO.....

real ales, all locally sourced, are served. No food available.

MINERS’ REST Palm Street S75 2SU

This local has three drinking spaces, all efficiently served by the one small bar. Again, though, no grub.

OLD NO. 7 7 Market Hill S70 2PX

This is the Acorn Brewery tap, offering up to six of their ales plus two guests. Also on offer – real ciders and perries. Busy on match days – but no nosh.

Saturday 30th April (League)

MILLWALL KO 3pm

BEER SHOP LONDON 40 Nunhead Green SE15 3QF

Former corner shop where knowledgeable staff serve a varied selection of three real ales direct from the cask along with an extensive range of bottled beers. No food.

MAYFLOWER 117 Rotherhithe Street SE16 4NF

Overlooking a jetty out into the Thames, the pub celebrates the Mayflower’s journey to the New World (those with a family connection may sign the descendants’ book!). It’s the only pub licensed to sell UK and US postage stamps and the house ale (appropriately for a Greene King product) is called Scurvy Ale. Lunchtime grub available. Mind how you go!