Man walks into a cellar...
... orders a pint of Jaipur, buys a chunk of Stilton and sits on a stool by a barrel to enjoy his beer and cheese.
And he's not dreaming.
The General Havelock in Ilkeston is remarkable in many ways. A range of beers that appeal to a wide audience - Mansfield Smooth to Marble Little Jim, for instance. The Art Deco-meets-Minimalist decor, extending out to a water garden that wouldn't look out of place in the foyer of a seven-star hotel. But sitting in a pub cellar and being served Jaipur straight from the cask, with a damn fine creamy piece of Stilton alongside, is as close to beery perfection as I can imagine.
There's more to be written about this astounding pub. I'll have to fire up the Big Camera, get some decent pics and report back.
And he's not dreaming.
The General Havelock in Ilkeston is remarkable in many ways. A range of beers that appeal to a wide audience - Mansfield Smooth to Marble Little Jim, for instance. The Art Deco-meets-Minimalist decor, extending out to a water garden that wouldn't look out of place in the foyer of a seven-star hotel. But sitting in a pub cellar and being served Jaipur straight from the cask, with a damn fine creamy piece of Stilton alongside, is as close to beery perfection as I can imagine.
There's more to be written about this astounding pub. I'll have to fire up the Big Camera, get some decent pics and report back.
Do. did you try the Little Jim? I thought it really interesting, almost sherry-like in it's aroma. A really interesting beer! (Although hardly a sessioner...!)
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