Marquis of Granby

A good old community pub. One of a number of 17^th century inns on this street, this one is noted for the large screen TV showing football, rugby and other major events.
Good food and some real ale served.
Once again in this area, the major problem is parking although a lot of customers tend to use Sainsbury’s car park which is almost opposite, but there is a car park attendant at times who only allows two hours parking.
Added 1.9.2010 New management are having a relaunch at the weekend, having redecorated and sorted out a lot of the underused parts. It will be interesting to see how this goes as it is a wonderful pub, with great character.
5.02.2012 This turned into a wonderful pub attracting all our old customers as it was friendly and community oriented. Unfortunately, it is a distance (bus ride) from us and we only go on a Sunday night for the Singers’ Night. It has recently been made clear that this is no longer welcome firstly by running out of real ale and now by having a karaōke playing at high volume when acapella singers are trying to be heard. We are at least 20 customers the karaōke attracts two or three we will now be seeking another site. Does this make financial sense?
The beer is still reasonable and cheaper than other local pubs the food is the same, but the welcome is now missing.
12.11.2012 After months of continual improvement under landlord Danny, Punch have decided to let the management team from the Trust Inns pub in the same street run this one! As they have almost closed the Ring O’ Bells, this is mysterious to say the least. Reports from their other pubs are that, often, customers have a choice of their bottled beers with no draught on offer!