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Friday 29th September and we visited here for a drink, this was more by default rather than our intention. We had previously been to Wetherspoons but did not stay as they had no real ale so we ended up here. From the outside it looks like a quaint old pub full of character and old world charm. The Doorman on duty waved us in and we found ourselves in a vast spacious and modernly equipped bar. There were a number of areas, some were new additions like the conservatory others were made to look old with fake wooden beams and pillars. There were some old features still there. There was also an outdoor courtyard area for smokers and patrons wanting to sit outside. When we arrived it was rather busy, there was some entertainment on with a Drag Queen performing in one area of the bar. There was some good music being blasted out aswell. Although it was rather busy the bar staff were on the ball, they knew what they were doing, so there was no long delay waiting for a drink, smooth professional bar service. Spoke to young guy, behind the bar, who served us, the staff were not expecting to be so busy that evening. We explained that we were there because there was no beer in Spoons . A pint of IPA and a pint of Fosters was £9.30, yes more expensive than Spoons but at least we got the drink of our choice with friendly service. Initially we found somewhere to sit around the side of the pub, near the toilets. We did stay for a few more drinks, later in the evening, when the crowds thinned, we moved into a small room, off the main bar, with a massive fire place with a large fuel burner in it. Thought it was an amusing touch to have a Photo booth in the pub, totally in keeping with the obsession for selfies and posing photos. We did have an enjoyable evening here, friendly staff and clean pleasant surroundings.