Oliver Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi I'm not on the boat at the moment and can't check on my maps - can anyone tell me the names of the pubs and restaurants/cafes at Fradley Junction. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicstove Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The pub is The Swan - food every day The cafe attcahed to the caravan park on the same side of the canal is only open during the day As is the cafe in the BW/CRT Yard by the water point/facilities stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) The pub is The Swan - food every day It had the usual boring, nationally available beers when we were there earlier this month but saved itself by having Holden's Golden Glow as well Had a lovely time sitting outside watching the (canal) world go by. SAM ETA The food looked good too. Edited August 21, 2012 by Victor Vectis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Some have reported being less than impressed with fodd and/or drink at the Swan. I have to say that in three recent visits it has always done us proud. It also has the advantage you can have your washing going through their launderette facilities, whilst enjoying a nice mean in a lovely setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fairhurst Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 It had the usual boring, nationally available beers when we were there earlier this month but saved itself by having Holden's Golden Glow as well :cheers And lovely Gwynt y Ddraig cider in bottles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi, The Swan, or Mucky Duck as it's known locally and by boaters, has a great atmosphere and serves well kept beer but we've not done too well on the food front there - okay, but no more than that. However, the food at the Kingfisher Cafe, next door, has been excellent and great value whenever we've tried it. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Job Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Some have reported being less than impressed with fodd and/or drink at the Swan. I have to say that in three recent visits it has always done us proud. It also has the advantage you can have your washing going through their launderette facilities, whilst enjoying a nice mean in a lovely setting. The Wharf Inn at Fenny Compton on the Southern Oxford has a laundrette as well. A very civilised way of doing your smalls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The Wharf Inn at Fenny Compton on the Southern Oxford has a laundrette as well. A very civilised way of doing your smalls Quite a walk from fradley though But at least your smalls will be dry by the time you get back ( Nice to know of these places though. Thanks for that ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Some have reported being less than impressed with fodd and/or drink at the Swan. I have to say that in three recent visits it has always done us proud. It also has the advantage you can have your washing going through their launderette facilities, whilst enjoying a nice mean in a lovely setting. Yup My fav canal side pub. Its first calling is to drinking and its second is to the much less important food. I have eaten there numerous times and it has always been fine for pub food, if I want top nosh I go to a restaurant not a pub, pubs are for drinking, chatting and the like and food is meant to be secondary. Luv it Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 My mate fell out with the Swan big time when he complained about getting 7/8ths of a pint for the price of a pint, and they told him to shove it. I don't think he complained especially graciously though... But I've not had a problem there meself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 We were there last month- nice setting but the food wasn't good- the other half had steak pie with 3 just pieces of steak in it- portions were small and lacking flavour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydfordcastle Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 We were there last month- nice setting but the food wasn't good- the other half had steak pie with 3 just pieces of steak in it- portions were small and lacking flavour My experience also. Vowed not to return. Couple of days later had a most wonderful evening at the Indian restaurant (ex-pub) opposite the site of Willington Power Station. Food and service was superb and just happened to mention that we rather liked the Indian music being played. 5 minutes later the waiter brought me a copy of the CD. Doesn't get much better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 By comparison yet again good beer, great food and boaty company at the Greyhound Sutton Stop last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy-Neil Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 By comparison yet again good beer, great food and boaty company at the Greyhound Sutton Stop last night. Last time I was in there I was informed I had lovely eyes.... by a bloke in the gents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Job Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Last time I was in there I was informed I had lovely eyes.... by a bloke in the gents... He was right........... you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If we're past Fradley Junction and heading towards Barton Turns, are there any places to get a good Sunday lunch where we could take a small dog? (So cross with myself for forgetting to bring map books back from boat - makes planning a trip a lot more difficult) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If we're past Fradley Junction and heading towards Barton Turns, are there any places to get a good Sunday lunch where we could take a small dog? (So cross with myself for forgetting to bring map books back from boat - makes planning a trip a lot more difficult) Thanks The George & Dragon in Alrewas always had a good reputation when we were based down there. Don't know about dogs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If we're past Fradley Junction and heading towards Barton Turns, are there any places to get a good Sunday lunch where we could take a small dog? (So cross with myself for forgetting to bring map books back from boat - makes planning a trip a lot more difficult) Thanks I don't know why you would expect to take a dog into a pub or restaurant eating area (as opposedto the bar). Why can't you leave it on the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) I don't know why you would expect to take a dog into a pub or restaurant eating area (as opposedto the bar). Why can't you leave it on the boat? I guess because it is quite common to be allowed into a eating area with a well behaved dog - dogs are social 'pack' animals and like to be with the 'pack'. It's one of the reasons that a dog left on a boat will often bark and irritate other boat owners. I certainly see no harm in it. It's one of the things we really like about France and why Dennis is going with us to the Pays de la Loire area next month, as they are much less hung up about stuff like this and you don't get the irritated looks from other customers if you take a dog in to such a place. Oliver - if you get to Willington the Dragon used to allow dogs and when it first re-opened last year it was gaining a good reputation for it's food quality. Edited August 22, 2012 by The Dog House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I guess because it is quite common to be allowed into a eating area with a well behaved dog Well I've not found that to be the case, and my dog is so well-behaved that it's quite disconcerting to others, but I still wouldn't presume to take her with me when eating out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Well I've not found that to be the case, and my dog is so well-behaved that it's quite disconcerting to others, but I still wouldn't presume to take her with me when eating out. Fairy nuff - that's your prerogative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fairy nuff - that's your prerogative. No, it's the prerogative of the eating place and the other diners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 No, it's the prerogative of the eating place and the other diners. Woteva.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I guess because it is quite common to be allowed into a eating area with a well behaved dog - dogs are social 'pack' animals and like to be with the 'pack'. It's one of the reasons that a dog left on a boat will often bark and irritate other boat owners.I certainly see no harm in it. ....... Oliver - if you get to Willington the Dragon used to allow dogs and when it first re-opened last year it was gaining a good reputation for it's food quality. Dog House - Thanks for the info. We're hoping for good weather which will increase our options for eating out. I don't know why you would expect to take a dog into a pub or restaurant eating area (as opposedto the bar). Why can't you leave it on the boat? I don't expect to take him into a restaurant - I was seeking suggestions for places (be it a bar or a cafe with a garden or something similar) which would allow dogs. If the dog can't go, neither can I as health problems mean he can't be left alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Dog House - Thanks for the info. We're hoping for good weather which will increase our options for eating out. One of the things that I've just noticed about the George & Dragon, mentioned on a pub ratings site is that they don't serve food to the outside tables - it would be worth giving them a bell to double check I reckon. I'm pretty sure the Dragon at Willington do though and it's a nice beer garden there too, as it's right next to the Trent and Mersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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