Pub 166, Day 60 – Guzzle Micropub

By Rob

Having finished up at the Cross Scythes, we looked to visit one more place on our way back across Sheffield. We opted for Guzzle Micropub in Woodseats. Having heard good things about its beer selection, and it being on the route of return, it was the ideal stop.

I’m probably a bit fonder than Andy is of these miniaturised boozers. While I accept that full-size pubs are better, and they remain my preferred drinking environment, the micropub can universally be guaranteed to sell a good selection of never-before-seen craft beers. The Itchy Pig, for instance, was often low on space and available seats, but was unrivalled in Broomhill for the range of beers on offer.

The exact same was true of Guzzle. The table we secured was the only one available in an otherwise crowded, reasonably confined space. Like the Pig and The Bar Stewards, it sported a minimalist, modern vibe. It also, like its fellow tiny taverns, sold a great range of ales.

We ordered two pints of Mark’s Lager & Lime. From Welbeck Abbey Brewery, it was another excellent choice for the hot summer weather. Light, crisp, with an unmistakeable citrus zing, it proved to be a thirst-quenching delight.

At this point, it occurred to me and Andy that we had, finally, ticked off all of the pubs in Woodseats. When news of this reached those seated around us, the entire room burst into applause, whoops, and cheers. The barman, wiping away tears, declared the next round to be on the house. I was fending off hordes of admirers when Barend, looking at a map on his phone, interjected.

“Have you guys been to somewhere called the Ale House?"

We hadn’t.

Mortified, we apologised to everyone for the false alarm. Eventually, the crowds calmed and people returned to their seats. We too would have to return, to Woodseats, to finish the job.

Pub: Guzzle Micropub (843 Chesterfield Road, S8 0SQ)

Rating: 8/10

Pint: Mark’s Lager & Lime

Brewery: Welbeck Abbey Brewery (Welbeck, Nottinghamshire)

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