'No lager, no fruit machines, no under-18s' at Newent's newest micro-pub
Beer fans have two new watering holes at which to quench their thirst.
The King's Head in Blakeney has reopened under new management and a micro-pub has sprung up in the old district council offices in Newent.
Andrew and Emma Middlecote have taken over the reins at the King's Head and are convinced the pub trade can still survive and even thrive.
"There's still money to be made in pubs if you're prepared to work hard and do a lot of it yourself," said Andrew, who is better known in the Dean for his turns as a singer under the name Jabba. He used to run The Swan in Cinderford before moving to Turkey as an entertainer, where he met wife Emma.
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The couple have two children, Oliver, four, and Callum, two, and are keen their new pub has a strong family ethos, having been closed for the past three months.
Meanwhile, Ian Jones is the brains behind new micro-pub Cobblers in Church Street, Newent.
It may be small, but is perfectly formed, according to manager David Brown.
"The idea is it is somewhere quiet to come and enjoy very good ale, cider and a few wines," he said.
"There's no lager, no television, no under-18s and no fruit machines.
"It's about conversation. People have said it's like having a drink in their front room, but with a few more people to talk to."
Cobblers opens Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm. On Sundays it is open noon to 6pm.
Comments
by PengiPete
Thursday, March 07 2013, 12:16PM
“Definitely recommend Cobblers. It's great fun to have a pint in a place the size of a shoe-box and Dave keeps a heck of a good pint - nice bloke too. The range of beers is good and you can't complain at the prices - £2 for a pint of Cherry & White straight from the barrel - makes me glad I live within walking distance :)
It's a real treat to have somewhere to go where you can get a cracking pint and read the paper or have a natter without having to bellow over the racket from a jukebox or TV and without having the smell of chips & curry wafting around the place. The people drinking there have all been friendly - everyone talking to each other and not just to the mates they came with. There's a couple of tables and a fair few chairs if you want to sit down or you can prop the bar or lean on the taller tables - or there's a couple of sofas at the back if you fancy lounging. It's all nice and clean as well - just the one small toilet but it's spotless.
They've got their priorities right too - no under 18's but dogs are welcome :)”