West Road Tap

[Massimo Giovanni]

Were you on there tonight?

If so I stepped over your dog.

Are you were the cyclist! did you try the Yeastie Boys Big Mouth? great beer! You should have give me a clue that you were Mad Cyril!!!

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Another visit and more Ales tested and all found to be very good indeed.
They had some "peanut butter stout" in cans that tempted but I couldn't quite summon up the enthusiasm or appetite.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Popped into Pasta Pia with the family for evening meal. On to the Tap and had a great beer with a cucumber finish tonight.

Can't remember what it was called but it was top drawer.

Picked up a Belgian beer from Kings Off Licence (best in the area) on Hamlet Court Road and drank it walking on the beach to Leigh. Quick stop at the billet and then back to Benfleet.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Popped into Pasta Pia with the family for evening meal. On to the Tap and had a great beer with a cucumber finish tonight.

Can't remember what it was called but it was top drawer.

Picked up a Belgian beer from Kings Off Licence (best in the area) on Hamlet Court Road and drank it walking on the beach to Leigh. Quick stop at the billet and then back to Benfleet.

Heard a lot of good things about that place too. Any recommendations?

 

[Mad Cyril]

Heard a lot of good things about that place too. Any recommendations?

Its very good for the money and very informal.

Decent portions and tasty food. Just don't expect fine dining whatever that is.

 

[slapheadsteve]

Living in Rochford which is full of good Pubs.
It takes me a lot to go to a pub Southend, but this is the best bar around.
Going to be packed before home games.
If you go before season starts, Will licence says drinking outside is not permited after 9. Part of licence.
So it gets quite packed inside after that. As that's just under his capacity.
Will used to work with me at Billericay Brewery as the main brewer, but has gained his dream, running a brilliant Free House.
Nice Bloke. Nice Place. and Brilliant Ale from Many micro breweries.
My favourite a tin (craft) of Black Beer from Croatia.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Living in Rochford which is full of good Pubs.
It takes me a lot to go to a pub Southend, but this is the best bar around.
Going to be packed before home games.
If you go before season starts, Will licence says drinking outside is not permited after 9. Part of licence.
So it gets quite packed inside after that. As that's just under his capacity.
Will used to work with me at Billericay Brewery as the main brewer, but has gained his dream, running a brilliant Free House.
Nice Bloke. Nice Place. and Brilliant Ale from Many micro breweries.
My favourite a tin (craft) of Black Beer from Croatia.

Which Rochford pubs are worth a visit these days.

I did The Shepherd and Dog, Punchbowl and Plough and Sail a few weeks ago and they were all decent.

 

[slapheadsteve]

Which Rochford pubs are worth a visit these days.

I did The Shepherd and Dog, Punchbowl and Plough and Sail a few weeks ago and they were all decent.

Probaly the best out of those three for Ale. I would say is the Shepherd and Dog.
In Rochford the best two are the Golden Lion (bit of a old boys pub but ales are good) and The Miley behind Sainsbury's.
Marlboro Head has just reopened not been there since but understand it not bad.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I haven't been able to get down to The Tap for a few weeks; my excuses are poor;- too busy, too tired, too late for taking the woof etc :BUT Mrs G has been getting me some cans of BrewDog Punk IPA, as sold at The Tap, very good but I miss the small excitement of a "new" and well poured, proper beer so I WILL be back!

 

[LCBB72]

Which Rochford pubs are worth a visit these days.

I did The Shepherd and Dog, Punchbowl and Plough and Sail a few weeks ago and they were all decent.

Did the Plough and sail still do Double Diamond .

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Did the Plough and sail still do Double Diamond .

No DD but they do have a fine Wallasea Wench and a cockleboat something. Foods much better fare than average.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

No DD but they do have a fine Wallasea Wench and a cockleboat something. Foods much better fare than average.

Intend to visit on my next trip over.:thumbsup:

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Did the Plough and sail still do Double Diamond .

Philistine :smile:

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I had a very good pint in The Tap this evening; the boss there is hoping for some good trade before and after the game on Saturday. I recommend this for people who like a good pint - but be aware there is NO lager!

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

I had a very good pint in The Tap this evening; the boss there is hoping for some good trade before and after the game on Saturday. I recommend this for people who like a good pint - but be aware there is NO lager!

No problem about no larger (for me at least)! But it is pretty near the designated away pub ie The Plough,is it not?

 

[BrettieAngell]

No problem about no larger (for me at least)! But it is pretty near the designated away pub ie The Plough,is it not?

Its practically next door but I would very surprised if many away fans go to the Plough.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Its practically next door but I would very surprised if many away fans go to the Plough.

That's what I'm hoping too.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

That's what I'm hoping too.

Will you be about tomorrow then Phil? In the tap or Cricketers?

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Will you be about tomorrow then Phil? In the tap or Cricketers?

No over for the Blackpool game at the end of September, Jim.See you in the Tap after the game or Cricketers beforehand?

Will be watching tomorrow's game on ifollow.With you (all) in spirit.:thumbsup:

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Good welcome at The Tap, a good crowd of Shrimpers in there.
And not a Rover fan seen there or near The Plough PH; nor any PLOD seen in West Road or Shaky Drive - is Police Football Intelligence officer an Oxymoron?.