Just spent a beautiful day with friends walking up to the Iron Age hill fort on Earls Hill near Pontesbury. Stunning views of the north Shropshire plains and it managed not to rain. On the way back to the car we dropped into the Mytton Arms in Habberley (SY5 0TP) and I tried the still cider which is made in the village. Given it is only sold here (according to one of the locals) and in small quantities I was expecting something on the harsh side but was pleasantly surprised. It was smooth, medium dry with a slight hint of acidity and very easy to drink. It is 8% alcohol but didn’t taste heavy so don’t get lulled into drinking too much. At £3 a pint it is also a bit of a bargain. You can also purchase a wine bottle of the cider to take out at £4.
The Mytton Arms is a bit of a rarity; a genuine rural village pub which hasn’t had the dreaded gastro pub/Farrow and Ball makeover. Also, given the accents, most people in there were actually from Shropshire which is unique in this day and age. No food just good real ale (Three Tuns 3X). Please keep this pub a secret
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