Newton-le-Willows

Some odds and ends need mopping up so I took the train to Newton-le-Willows. I started in Stocks Tavern:Five years ago it was keg only here so I was startled to see three handpumps on the counter and selected a pale one and sat down. Only three quid. Unfortunately it was very vinegary. I returned to the counter. "Has it gone" the friendly barmaid/landlady asked. "I'll replace it". One of the other pumps produced only froth, the other mud. "Sorry, you're out of luck". She explained she'd been off for a few days. So I had a Madri instead.I think this pub has been done up since I was last here, it feels different. Very pleasant decor with a dark green theme.To the landlady's credit by the time I was half way down my lager the clips were off, then there was the clank of casks from the cellar and a lot of pulling through. She was still working when I left - I almost felt I ought to stay for a pint of cask, but I have other fish to fry, I mean pubs to tick.So, over the road to the Kirkfield…

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