Pub of the Season
Pub of the Season Spring 2009
The Bird in the Barley,
Messingham
Our Pub of the Season award for Spring 2009 goes to the Bird in the
Barley in Messingham. Situated slightly laid back from the main road
just before Messingham (travelling from Scunthorpe), the pub is
gaining a reputation for being one of the best dining places around,
(word of mouth being an even better recommendation than any
good beer of food guide). However, far from being considered a
gastropub, the Bird in the Barley is attracting a growing number of
discerning drinkers, happy to sit and relax on the leather sofas and
chairs with their drinks in the quiet, warm and comfortable drinking
area.
The owners, William and Debbie Jackson, who previously ran
operations at the Wortley House Hotel and who have run this pub
now for five years, are happy to think that their pub caters for all
types of customer, ranging from groups of people out celebrating
with a meal and a drink, to friends out for a pint and a chat, to
people on their own being able to drink and relax and not feel
intimidated in their surroundings.
The bar manager, Simon Roach, as well as keeping a good selection
of wines, spirits and keg ales, also keeps three cask ales (sometimes
four!), usually with Jennings Snecklifter and Marstons Pedigree as
regulars, with two rotating guest ales, which have recently included
Wychwood Hobgoblin.
The Bird in the Barley is a great place to eat or drink, and is a
regular entry in the annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
The presentation of the award took place on
award on Saturday 25 April.
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