With the news that Bristol Rovers have been broadcasting Babestation from a clubhouse inside their Memorial Stadium ground https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-45194443
I thought it was time to add in some beer porn of my own…
…there you go.
I know some of you will now be sweating uncontrollably at the sight of this gorgeous beauty after a double dose of XXX rated pictures but, I managed to resist the temptation on a recent visit to 270 – The Red Lion DE74 2DA.
Whilst Bristol Rovers chairman Steve Hamer is conducting an investigation into why Babestation was aired, I am also under investigation from the Bass board commonly known as Pub Curmudgeon (https://twitter.com/oldmudgie), Retired Martin (https://twitter.com/NHS_Martin) and The Wickingman (https://twitter.com/thewickingman) for ignoring the lure of Staffordshire’s premier pint.
The defence counsel has already put forward the lame motion that “I missed it when I walked in your honour and had already ordered when I noted it was there,”
However, this particular jury are known for being harsh on Bass shirkers so I am expecting a blogging ban that will last weeks rather than days and they are believed to be calling in VAR to confirm my negligence.
(VAR positioned secretly between the bottles – controlled by Pierluigi Collina)
If the ban is upheld then I couldn’t think of a better place to blog from until my suspension is lifted than this boozer in Kegworth.
It was a nice walk to the pub past a tidy looking restaurant …
but I only had eyes for the Red Lion. Even at just after midday on a Thursday, there were quite a few punters in and this was a warren of around four rooms all served from a small central bar. It had what Mudge would term ‘A proper pub’ feel to it.
(unique bar hatch)
The landlady was incredibly helpful and I had a cracking half pint of Shine On (Milestone) which was one of seven potential beers on the pumps.
Bench seating, dart boards, all kind of random reading material as well as also offering en-suite accommodation ensure this is an absolute corker of pub.
Kegworth itself is within commuter distance of East Midlands Airport and close to a hugely busy roundabout intersecting the A50 and M1 in Leicestershire.
Whilst the Milestone beer was excellent the fact Bass had a pump all on its own and was set on a different side of the boozer proves just what high esteem it is held in.
Or perhaps they realised it is in fact beer porn and it needs to be tucked away where Under 18’s can’t see it!
Either way, a top pub that is well cared for and definitely worth a visit.
At least. A pub in the Beer Guide. You’re going soft, Beer Mat !
It’s a great pub, been a couple of times for Bass (excellent). Kegworth a good little pub town, eve if the “wrong side” of the M1 !
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Yes a rare aberration on the GBG front!! A great pub though and hope it carries on in this form for a good while yet 👍 traffic at that island is a nightmare…
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You leave the GBG pubs to Duncan, Si and me, sonny, and stick to the decent pubs on estates.
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I know my place 😀😀 I come out in a rash if there is more than three handpumps on 😎
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Seven potential beers?
Had they not finished brewing them?
😉 Signed, A Pedant
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That made me laugh out loud 😀 all comments, however pedantic, duly noted Mr A Pedant
Signed
W. Bass 🔺
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The Cap & Stocking in Kegworth was always the place for Bass, served ‘Derby style’ from the jug. Haven’t been for years though as opening hours are not as good as the Red Lion. Here’s my visit, mainly to examine the slightly odd skittle alley: http://pub-games.blogspot.com/2012/05/red-lion-kegworth-leicestershire.html
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What a terrific post! It hasn’t changed much in six years but still very good 🔺 I will check out your blog for any more hidden gems 👍 cap and stocking looks like a good starting point Cheers 🍻
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Once seemed such a nice Bass lad, now gone all craft Billy Big Boots!
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Honest guv I didn’t spot it until it was too late! I’ll have a third of beavertown please Quentin 😉🔺
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I’m sure both Mudges would consider it a proper pub 😀
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Indeed you and your alter ego would 😀😎
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“…there you go.”
Well, if you say so. But frankly Thatcher doesn’t do it for me as far as porn goes. 🙂
“and they are believed to be calling in VAR to confirm my negligence.”
Oh, that’s right. Practically everywhere in the UK has CCTV. 😉
“and I had a cracking half pint of Shine On (Milestone)”
Named after a Pink Floyd song?
“the fact Bass had a pump all on its own and was set on a different side of the boozer proves just what high esteem it is held in.”
You’ve just firmed up your defense. Plus, I do believe your pint was cheaper and less ABV. Important if one is on a budget and/or driving. 🙂
“the fact Bass had a pump all on its own and was set on a different side of the boozer proves just what high esteem it is held in.”
You have to go back if only to have the Bass. 😉
Cheers
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You should be a lawyer Russ 😎🔺
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Couldn’t overlook the Thatcher gag – top stuff!!!
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