Pub Trail Group Visit Newark

On a sunny June day, seven members of the Pub Trail Group visited Newark for its latest monthly outing. After viewing the umbrella art installation in the market square, the first venue was the Castle Barge. Moored next to Grade II Listed Trent Bridge. The barge was converted from a working grain barge to a floating pub in the 1980s. Here the group had lunch and were able to choose from the selection of Pheasantry ales on tap. Next the group headed via the Castle grounds to the Navigation which is situated in an old riverside warehouse overlooking the Trent. It has impressive brick arches and great views over the river. Heading back along Millgate the third pub was the Just Beer Micropub. Inside a large wharf building, it only extends to two rooms but had a great selection of beers, ciders and other tipples. Finally, the group crossed the road to the Flying Circus with its quirky music-themed interior and references to Monty Python. They sat outside in the sunshine in the long courtyard garden before heading round the corner to catch the 90 bus home. The group will definitely be heading back to Newark at some point to sample some of the many other hostelries that we didn’t have the time nor the stamina to visit!