The Selsey Arms, Coolham 9th May 2013

Once again I was out with the Broadwood Morris Men and tonight we were in Coolham, near Horsham.  The weather was awful but like true professionals (or idiots, depending on your point of view), the dancers persisted and got soaked to the skin. The musicians were slightly better off as they sheltered in the doorway. The photographer (me) also had to brave the downpour, but not for long.

Thwaites Lancaster Bomber (4.4%): Bit of an odd chemical taste to this strong bitter.
Sharp's Doom Bar (4.0%): Good but not excellent beer.
Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter (4.0%): At its usual stunning best.

I had a really nice time at this great pub that has somehow passed me by until now.  I don't often eat food in pubs but I'd missed dinner and the jacket potato was immense and delicious.  Chicken and bacon: highly recommended!

There was a good space for a music session (usually called a restaurant I'm guessing) and the staff were great too.  I will be coming back as this pub ticks all the boxes. Apart from being easy to get to.

The Crown Tavern, Clerkenwell 15th January 2009

Popped in for some lunch as I'd been told there was a good "pint and a sandwich" offer on.

Thwaites Nutty Black (3.3%): Pleasant but bland dark mild. The best thing about it was the jolly pump clip!

The hot steak and mushroom sandwich was excellent and I suppose I should have stuck with the Fuller's London Pride which was the only real ale in the offer. Still, a bargain at £5 and the offer runs until the end of the month, maybe longer.