Carpenters Arms, Boston

Tucked away down a side street,the pub is much larger inside than it first appears.The entrance leads directly to the bar with a low ceiling area either side of the door,with signs that music is popular with the locals.Seating is fitted benches,tables and stools.There is a snug up some stairs to the rear with a long sash window , high ceiling,coal affect gas fire ,film poster decoration,five numbered tables and straight backed chairs ,while down a short corridor there is a lower back room with a pool table popular with younger drinkers. The musak was being played loud until we realised that they were playing a classic Who album which eased concerns. This Bateman's tied house is GBG 2012 listed,but the five handpumps were offering a real cider,Bateman's XB,XXXB,Dark Mild and a guest in the shape of the awful Spitfire,a schoolboy error in anyones book.Nothing wrong with quality ,just an uninspiring choice which might limit my enthusiasm for a return despite it's community feel.