Saturday night we ventured out for our first experience of "legendary" Frome pub, The Griffin. Known for its music, it is also the 'tap' of the less-than-imaginatively-named Milk Street Brewery (you can guess the address). At least the name gives them the opportunity to adopt a cute, stylised cow as their logo (but, curiously, they do not seem to produce a milk stout...)
Last night (as I assume on all music nights) one is directed into the bar via the yard, past barrels of Funky Monkey and other slightly irritatingly titled brews. But the proof of the pudding is in the drinking and Gulp was a tasty, refreshing ale (Mrs Weekender also gave the seal of the approval to the Rioja). Appearing was Bemis, an acoustic covers duo/trio (America, Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkel etc). It was impossible to see them as the pub is small and the only spare seats were at the back (the lack of stage lighting didn't help). But they sounded fine and were not mere copyists, which is always good news. Many of the locals chatted away as if there was no live performance going on, but we give it 6.5 out of 10 for the quality of the booze and the music. I'm sure we'll go back some time (but definitely try and get a perch near the front where we can both see and hear...)
www.milkstreetbrewery.co.uk
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