CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE
Heart of Warwickshire Branch
Pubs
We select 10 pubs from our area to appear in The Good Beer Guide based on beer quality reports submitted by CAMRA members.
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Leamington Spa
Formerly the Shakespeare Inn, then renamed Town House in September 1995 and Green Tailed Dragon in November 2000 and back to Town House Tavern. in November 2001. Full details
Two bar bar in the inter-war standard style of Banks's. Full details
- Bank's - Bitter
This once cosy town pub was refurbished in late 2006. Pictures of old Leamington still adorne the walls but there is now a more contemporary, but still dark, decor. Board games are provided for entertaining children of all ages. Large selection of continental beers. Full details
- Charles Wells - Bombardier
New pub opened Easter 1999. Full details
- Bass - Bitter
- Fullers - London Pride
- Shepherd Neame - Spitfire
Out of town local and eating pub. Opposite the site of the AP works. Separate Jack Sprats family restaurant and garden with children's playground.
Full details
- Courage - Directors
- John Smith - Bitter
Traditional, 19th century twon pub with a comfortable lounge and bar which have seperate entrances. Note the ceilings which retain the original features. Popular with students, professionals and mature drinkers alike, conversation often overpowers the juke box. Full details
- Ansells - Bitter
- Slaughterhouse - Saddleback
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Leek Wootton
Popular dining village pub Full details
- Bass - Bitter
Lighthorne
Friendly village pub.
There was a beerhouse listed in Lighthorne at least as far back as 1849 when it was run by Phoebe Lattimer; in 1874 William Lattimer is listed but as a victualer and maltster. It was not until 1900 that first reference to the Antelope is found run by James Henry.
The Antelope is a fine building made of the local White Lias limestone with parts of the pub dating back to the sixteenth century. It has obviously grown over the years. A fine old farmhouse probably dating from the 18th century forms the main body at the front of the pub with modern extensions at the sides; there is a prominent wishing well. The pub itself consists of a popular large bar area at the front, a small cosy lounge with a separate restaurant at the rear. Full details
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Lillington
Permanently closed since purchase by Tesco in 2009.
Was a fine example of a 1950s/1960s estate pub on a large corner plot - the only pub in the Lillington suburb; it was an excellent example of a local community pub. It Ran darts, pool and football teams and organised an annual summer children's outing. Full detailsLong Itchington
Reopened at end of February 2005 after an extensive rebuild following a period of many years closure. Food is served at all times except between 3pm and 6pm in the afternoon. On Sunday food is served all day. Full details
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