Rising Ripoff

Epsom was a mixed bag with the only rotten apple in the barrel the Rising Sun and its pricing policy. Now nearly 3 quid for a pint of Special or Bombardier is a piss take and I’ll not be darkening the doors purely for ale anytime soon. The food is exceptional though and guess that’s what they want to turn it in to, a gastro pub by pricing out the locals. I found the atmosphere and beers far better in the Barley Mo a fullers house which is really nice now its been done up a bit. The new food menu was good and the Winter Ale and 1845 on cask were both lovely pints and the 1845? Only £2.65 for a strong limited edition beer. It was interesting seeing Epsom again but I don’t hold the same affection for the place as that for Preston.

I stayed over with Steve B for two nights and met lots of old friends which was good. So good in fact that he’s coming to the Dove’s birthday bash with Clare and I tonight and then on to Cambridge this weekend to have a few with Paul and Tina.

I stayed in Goldthorpe last night with my parents as work was in Leeds yesterday and Stockton today. I also took in Tunbridge Wells and Derby this week and met some really nice people. I even enjoyed the training all 3 days of it. I’ll really be glad to get home tonight