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Similarly to when I visited Heist Brewpub (not the one on the outskirts of Sheffield, but the original one in Clowne), I had a Piano Man moment: Man, what are you doing here? In the middle of Sutton, there's a two-room brewpub with amazing beer. About 15 beers on keg plus 3 on cask. The keg beers are about half guests, Crich, Verdant, Brew York, Weekend Prohect and Fierce. Their own beers are on the strong side (5 to 13% ABV), reasonable in price for what they are. These chaps are the real deal.

Visited on 26 Jul 2025 at 15:28

jjsint (8803) reviewed

Barking At The Moon from Scruffy Dog

11 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7

Handpull cask at the Scruffy Dog, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Light golf and clear with s small uneven off-white head and good lacing. Slightly spicy and metallic aroma, some apple and pear. Sweet and spicy taste, good balance here, more fruity hop nearer the slightly more hitter finish. Light to medium body, medium carbonation. May not be exactly my favourite kind of beer but these guys know how to brew.

Tried from Cask at Scruffy Dog on 26 Jul 2025 at 15:50

jjsint added a new venue Barrel Micropub located in Mansfield, England
11 months ago

jjsint added a new beer Barking At The Moon by Scruffy Dog
11 months ago

jjsint (1585) reviewed

Scruffy Dog

11 months ago

7.8/10 — Setting 7 Selection 8 Service 8 Food Value 9 Overall 7

Tucked away by a busy road east of Sutton proper, there's the Scruffy Dog... a very simple pub where they brew their own beer. Perfecto! And not just one or two. Five on for my visit: four sessionable cask and a keg lager. You walk in with the bar in front of you: it's open plan but the very informal dining area is separate. The pizzas are basic and cheap but I was still too full from breakfast to eat. Nice group of regulars. Recommended stop.

Visited on 26 Jul 2025 at 16:40

jjsint added a new venue FireRock Brewing Co located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England
11 months ago

jjsint added a new brewery: Scruffy Dog located in England
11 months ago

jjsint added a new venue Scruffy Dog located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England
11 months ago

jjsint (1585) reviewed

Dandy Cock Ale House

11 months ago

8/10 — Setting 8 Selection 7 Service 9 Food Value 9 Overall 7

The Dandy Cock Ale House is the sort of pub that usually only exists in dreams. It's basically peak Ashfield with a little bit, or maybe a lot, of Jane Austen thrown in. Posh, but definitely not. It feels just so, so good to be here. Do check pur the back room. The beer, well,it is a decent selection. Four cask and four decent keg,and you're talking reasonably good breweries such as Bradfield, Little Critters and Abbeydale. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the small bit knowledgeable whisky selection. They know their stuff here. You may jot get an insane amount of ticks but you will get some in a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Note very limited hours.

Visited on 26 Jul 2025 at 18:24

jjsint (1585) reviewed

The Dog House

11 months ago

6.2/10 — Setting 7 Selection 5 Service 7 Food Value 6 Overall 6

This isn't really a beer-centred pub but worth checking out if you find yourself in the east side of Kirkby. It's a lovely little micropub, with a slightly cocktail bar feel. One reasonably sized room with a smoking patio out back. The beer is confined to three casks, but they are all decent beers on my visit, from Pheasantry, Oakham and Blue Monkey, and in good condition. Convivial if basic.

Visited on 26 Jul 2025 at 17:40