By Rob
Here at
Pubquest, we have never pretended to be rigorously scientific in our pub-rating
methodology, nor entirely objective in the conclusions we reach. Though we
generally strive for robust empirical fairness, we are fallible and flawed, and
sometimes fall short. Thus we have, in the past, given unduly high scores to
pubs for providing sandwiches, employing my sister, having customers that didn’t stab us, and for making possible certain bizarre sexual encounters.
The reason
for this little confessional is that, after drinking up at the Alma, we headed
to the George and Dragon, which at the time was managed by my aunt. It is also
worth noting that my aunt, as a human being with an internet connection, might someday
read this (certainly once it becomes a best-selling literary masterpiece). I ask you to
bear all of this in mind as I proceed with the review.
***
The George
and Dragon is easily the best pub in Mosborough. In fact, it is probably the
best pub in the city. Never mind that you haven’t heard of it, or that it sits
on the very outskirts of Sheffield, or that it appears in not one single guide
to the city. This pub makes boozers like the Fat Cat and Kelham Island Tavern look
like overflowing latrines. By comparison, the Rutland Arms and White Lion are piss-stained
crack dens.
We
discovered the pub’s radiant magnificence upon entry. Sure, from the outside it
didn’t look especially radiant. And sure, from the inside it didn’t look
especially magnificent (although there was a cosy little lounge, somewhat hidden
from view, which we sadly didn’t realise until we were leaving). And sure, the
beer selection wasn’t extensive, although thankfully they did sell Theakstons
(a particular favourite of Andy’s), of which we ordered two pints.
So, what exactly
was staggeringly fantastic about this boozer? Well, it wasn’t the atmosphere, because at
the time of our visit, which was in the afternoon, the place was largely empty.
And it wasn’t the beer selection, which was perfectly standard for a pub
outside of the real ale trails, but nothing to write home about. It also wasn’t the décor, which was pretty
threadbare in the main room. So why, I hear you ask, is this pub so much better
than anything else Sheffield has to offer? Why has it been awarded 10/10?
Well, it’s
difficult to articulate, but certainly has nothing to do with a familial
connection to the landlady.
Pub: The George and Dragon (20 High St, Mosborough, S20 5AE)
Rating: 10/10
Pint: Theakston Best Bitter
Brewery:
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