Fat Cat

Just popped in for a quick drink. Very traditional feel in the compact bar, with its dark wood-framed floor to ceiling surround, probably been here as a building serving menfolk who spilled out of the industrial works in this area in the preceding century or so. Now an independent (read as Kelham Island Brewery) with a variety of distinctive ales, and Budvar on tap, which isn't very common now. Enjoyably characterful.

Made my first visit to this pub in February 2024 after hearing so much about it for many years. One of the main recommendations was based on the choice of beers but, being coeliac, I wasn't sure if it would be suitable. However, I was very pleased when I was offered a list of gluten free beers to choose from - albeit in bottles and not on draught (but maybe one day?). As they had a number of Wold Top beers, I decided to try the Marmalade Porter, which was nice and refreshing even on a damp and overcast day. Didn't have any food while we were there but having heard about the gluten free options since, I would like to try it on another visit. It's a lovely old-fashioned pub with friendly staff and a place that was worthy of its recommendation so I would like to pass on the recommendation.

Went to the place up the road but walked out again and into the fat cat. Traditional down to the stained glass. Bar maids with attitude(good).green brick and porcelain toilets. Selection of beers as vast as the bar is small. The people in the bar friendly with conversations interesting. And tinder dates curious. We ate and had three pies for the start of one main course in the other place hearty food no need to ask for extra gravy. Definitely coming again for a proper session