Newly opened micropub (May 2019), Swadlincote's first, close to the town centre. It is named after Jack Bodell (1940-2016), the legendary local heavyweight boxing champion.
The smart single room, with a tiny alcove to one side, features exposed brickwork, wooden bar counter and furniture, and framed photographs from Jack Bodell's career.
The available cask beers and other drinks, such as ciders, keg beers and lagers, are listed on wall-mounted boards close to the bar.
Occasional live music and quiz nights (see Facebook page for details).
Fresh food is limited to filled cobs and pork pies.
No pub car park, but free parking in nearby public car parks.
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Popped in last night for the first time since before lockdown, we were greeted by Nathan who was very welcoming and friendly. He told us about the up and coming tester menu for new cocktails which I thought was a great idea, we are looking forward to trying some of those in the future.
Went for the 1st time on Saturday night for a friend's birthday and it was lovely. Looks really nice from the outside, when you get to the door there are signs with arrows advising you that they have a one way system in place for the coronavirus. Inside matched the outside, very cool looking, nice and clean and a lovely atmosphere, slightly ruined by the big unsightly plastic screens across the bar but that's because they're protecting themselves and their customers from the virus so not much they could do about that and I'm guessing that they'll be removed once this is all over. The staff were really nice and friendly when serving us at the bar and when they collected our glasses which they did regularly. Had a really fun night and would definitely come back again.
Watched @kevinbradleymusic today at Bodell's. Lovely place, atmosphere and staff. Would definitely come here again.
First visit to this new bar. Good selection of real ales and proper ciders. The beer garden is a proper sun trap. Highly recommended, I will be back. Snailsbank Rhubarb Cider is so nice.
Great place for real ales, lagers, ciders, craft ales and good selection of gins. Dog friendly, but children not allowed in after 5pm due to licencing restrictions. Plenty of outside space as well. Oh and great pork pies !!
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