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| - While I doubt I will find another bar that will best my beloved Frankie's, I will let you know that Crown and Anchor comes close.
From the cozy pub atmosphere to the selection of drafts available, this is a great place to have a date, hang out with a group of friends, or just chill by yourself. You can even sit out on the patio and bring your pup!
There are 30 beers and ciders on tap and the majority of the selection is great. *Cough cough Miller cough* Sorry, excuse me. My personal favorite is Blackthorn Cider. If you're feeling adventurous you can ask them about their "Down the Hatch" club. (Hint: you get a prize for trying all the drafts. I've got 29 more to go).
The seats at the bar fill quickly, but there are some tables nearby. The smoke isn't too bad, but then again, I haven't been there when it's really crowded. Please don't hate me if you inhale a pack of cigarettes on a Friday night. And while the bartenders are attentive, they aren't super friendly. I'm going to go ahead and say it's because they are uncomfortable in the ridiculous outfits they have to wear.
You can order from the menu at the bar which might be a good idea if you plan on having more than a couple pints. Being British food it's not vegetarian friendly, so keep that in mind, my veg friends. My husband has ordered the Chip Butty which is literally a French fry sandwich. He likes it and I like to pick at his leftover chips. They do offer a veggie burger but I just don't feel right eating it in a pub. For the non-vegetarians, expect Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and various meat pies.
Please be aware that they have lots of rules about what kind of alcohol you can drink at the bar/restaurant/patio.
Definitely a fun place to stop for a drink! And it's right next to Pinball Hall of Fame- bonus!
Nikki Jo's Ladies Restroom Review:
While it's clean, I don't like this restroom due to the creep-factor. They leave the window open (I'm guessing for circulation) but it opens up right next to the employee outdoor break area. I didn't have luck closing it but that's probably more due to the fact that I was a spazz and had a couple ciders already. Instead, I covered it up as best as I could with my purse. Regardless of whether or not it's closed, there is only a lace curtain covering the window ready for any perv to look through. Not cool.
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