Hi Ed m Thanks for your great review. It was a good lunchtime on friday with a few groups in. I try hard to encourage a good spirit in the pub and a bit of banter goes a long way! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your afternoon and look forward to seeing you again. Cheers

Hi Andrew Thanks for a wonderful review and for noticing my new "Whisky Shelf" Its always nice to see new customers and Im so glad you had a good experience at The Handsome Sam Regards Chris

Thanks Wilf for you review. Hopefully we had some good ales on when you visited and you noticed that we try to keep things simple. Its so easy to overdo things when all people want is good beer and a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy it! Hope to see you again. Regards Chris

Hi Peter W Thanks for your review of The Handsome Sam though I should point out we DO have a selection of Port (though have been out of Sherry recently) Decor in most Micropubs is "odd" but I have resisted the temptation to "theme" the place or to pin up beermats etc Im glad the service was good and that you enjoyed your drink(s) and look forward to your return visit. Chris

Thanks for such a great review. I try to keep the beer as best I can and its nice to have this recognised. The Handsome Sam isn't a sports bar but the locals (and visitors) do apreciate it when I show some rugby! Im glad you feel able to come in alone and get chatting as that's what the idea of the "micropub" is all about. Hope to see you again soon Chris

Thanks for your kind review of The Handsome Sam. We can get busy when I show a sporting event but these are quite rare as I refuse to become a "sports bar" however during Feb & March I show the 6 Nations rugby which is VERY popular amongst the regulars. The games are usually on a Saturday afternoon when I would normally close so not too disruptive! Saturday eves are usually well attended but the eve you came in was after an England game and I think every one needed to get home for a rest! Im glad you like Prohibition as it is definately a pub fave and Im sorry (glad!) that we sold out, it was followed by Dark Star APA which you may also like. I am also happy that you liked the temperature of the ale and that my staff was friendly. Hope to see you again soon. Regards Chris

Hi TravelbugDW Thanks for taking time to review The Handsome Sam I remember your visit and the Nana!! All part of the job! I look forward to meeting you again next time Regards Chris

Hi Dave & John. Yes we were "officially" closed but I couldn't let a couple of thirsty Real Alers walk by without offering some refreshment and you managed to catch the interviews that were being filmed! Many thanks for you very kind review. Much apreciated Regards Chris

Hi Dan D. Thanks for taking time to write a very positive review of The Handsome Sam. It's always a pleasure to meet new customers and glad you liked the place. Hope to see you again soon Chris

Hi Jim Thanks for your review though I must point out that The Handsome Sam is NOT a microbrwery but a Micropub! I try to offer a good selection of ales at a good price. Hope you get to visit us again.