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Dusty Miller - Chesterfield
Sheffield Road, Barlborough
Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4TW
United Kingdom
After leaving college in 1981 at 17 years old Adrian joined the Family business full time helping to run their company Fazakerley Group Inns ltd which at that time consisted of HQ - Crown Inn Barnburgh Near Doncaster, Blacksmiths Arms Mattersy Near Bawtry, White Bear Near Wath Upon Dearne Near Barnsley and The Dusty Miller Barlborough Near Chesterfield. Adrian went on to run the Blacksmiths Arms (1991-1994) which was a busy Country Inn and restaurant with 8 letting bedrooms. After a private sale a few years later he went back to HQ for a couple of years before his mother and father decided to retire. From 1996 he wanted to concentrate and develop the Dusty Miller into the fabulous venue it has become with the support of his brother Nigel. It has had 6 en suite bedrooms added with a official 3 star rating from the Tourist Board. Improvements every year including new tiled and wooden floorings, furnishings and a super new look Carvary display. It makes the Dusty a fantastic venue to stay, eat, drink and listen to some cracking live Tributes, bands on their regular theme nights - Wednesday, Saturdays. With a wealth of experience from a stint at Catering college to working along side top chef’s over the years in there own establishments to cellar management trained at Tadcaster Brewery, events Manager, and Coordinator. Adrian, his Family and team have built up a very strong and sustainable reputable business serving not only the local community for many years but travellers far and wide including people who have stayed from as far as Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Germany, Finland, France, Italy just to name but a few. As Adrian often quotes “All roads lead to the Dusty Miller” so join him and his fantastic team for a relaxing Drink, Dining out or there very popular live music nights.
Rose and Crown - Brampton
104 Old Road Brampton
Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 2QT
United Kingdom
With its handpicked selection of Real Ales, traditional Sunday Roasts and lively events calendar, the Rose & Crown provides a friendly and progressive take on a time-honoured British experience. Truly a pub for all seasons and all tastes. Enjoy a pint of the Award Winning 'Golden Bud' in the Summer, a snifter of sweet, dark ‘Winter Bock’ after the fall or a glass of rousing ‘Jerusalem’ in the Spring. The range is wide, the choice is yours. Awarded ‘Summer Pub of the Season’ in the 2012 and 'Spring Pub of the Season' in the 2013 CAMRA Awards. Situated in the top end of the "Brampton Mile", The Rose And Crown was the first pub acquired by Brampton Brewery in 2009. Ran by Mat and his team, The Rose And Crown is committed to providing a different drinking experience in Brampton. Serving hand pulled real ales from Brampton Brewery and across the country, we at The Rose And Crown are passionate about real ale. The Rose And Crown also offers a range of traditional Ciders and Perries. We also carry a range of Malt Whisky, Rums, Gins and Vodkas as well as other fine spirits. We also have regular live music and hold regular ale festivals. You'll never go hungry in Brampton. From our legendary Brampton Bangers & Mash to our melt-in-your-mouth Steak and Ale Pie, we have something that’ll satisfy your appetite as well as your thirst. And if you're really hungry, you can even crown it all off with a Rose and Crown Sharer - enough for two to share. Tuesday night is the general knowledge quiz night at the Rose & Crown, with pictures, anagrams, and some fairly odd questions. starting around 9.45pm, it's absolutely free to enter, with sandwiches and chips at half time and a gallon of beer to the team with the highest score. The last Sunday of the month sees Jonty's music quiz. Starting around 9pm it features 30 'Bits & Pieces' of music and 25 name the artist pictures. Food at half time and again its free to enter with the winner receiving a gallon of beer.
Driftwood Spars - St Agnes
Trevaunance Cove
St Agnes, Cornwall TR5 0RT
United Kingdom
The Driftwood Spars is just a stones throw away from Trevaunance Cove, with epic sea views and ample car parking space. We pride ourselves on the diversity of the business - all under one roof we have a traditional Cornish pub that serves hearty food and real ales, 4* guest accommodation and also a contemporary bistro that serves top notch local produce! With all of this going on at once the Driftwood Spars really has a little bit of something for everyone! We serve delicious pub food in our cosy bars. Menu is served daily from 12 - 2.30pm and 6 - 9pm apart from Sunday when we serve roast from 12 - 2.30pm ish - booking is very advisable! Our seafood Bistro with stunning seaviews has arrived! Join us on Sunday's through to Friday evenings for some of the best seafood around. 6.30 - 9.30pm - booking essential. (Closed on Saturday's for private functions). In addition, the Driftwood Spars is a great location to get married or hold a function, with a restaurant area that overlooks the stunning cove or the cosy Wheel Room which is the oldest part of the building. We also offer conference and team building facilities. We have live music every Saturday, check out our listings. The Driftwood has been hosting live music since the 60's and is probably one of the oldest surviving venues in the county. COME ALONG TO OUR OPEN MIC SESSIONS ON THE FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY'S OF EACH MONTH, 3-6PM! ALL WELCOME, PA AND INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN!
Sally Inn - Threlkeld
Threlkeld near
Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4SQ
United Kingdom
Built in 1664, The Sally (Salutation) is a traditional 17th century former coaching inn, set in the quiet Lake District village of Threlkeld. With stunning panoramic views up to Blencathra and towards the Helvellyn Range, this is a wonderful place to spend some time. Situated in the North Lakes, just 4 miles from the bustling market town of Keswick, the Salutation Inn is the perfect base for exploring all areas of the Lake District National Park. Chill out with a quiet pint by the roaring fire in our cosy bar or in warmer months, outside in our beer garden with beautiful mountain views in all directions. Try out our excellent bar food from an extensive menu or maybe stay a while longer in one of our recently refurbished bed & breakfast (B&B) en-suite guest rooms. We have regular live music and you can see all the big games in comfort with friends and family on our Sky Sports TV. Our Sunday Roast is our specialty and is served from noon throughout the day with succulent roasts, fresh vegetables and Yorkshire puddings made just the way they should be! Inside The Sally Inn you'll find original exposed beams and doors, big open fires, great home cooked food and well kept real ales, mixed with good company - locals and tourists alike. Check out our refurbished en-suite rooms on our Accommodation page. We're "pet friendly" and do allow well behaved dogs to stay with us subject to some sensible doggie rules. We also have secure storage available for cyclists and free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the pub. We are the sister pub to the Horse & Farrier Inn just down the road - another traditional Lake District inn serving fantastic food and real ales from local Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. Together, the two inns have a maximum of 47 bed spaces available - perfect for a large family get-together or special event.
Royal Oak - Keswick
Main Street
Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HZ
United Kingdom
The 18th Century building now home to The Royal Oak at Keswick, was formerly part of the Royal Oak Hotel. Back in its day it was an ancient hostelry renowned for being the centre of the ‘social life of Keswick’. The building dominated the main street and had an impressive ballroom which attracted the rich and famous from miles around.In the beautiful, ever popular market town of Keswick, you’ll find The Royal Oak at Keswick an 18th Century lodge. You can enjoy a stay where everything is done to ensure your stay is truly memorable. Our home away from home atmosphere makes us a popular hotel in Keswick. From the moment you step inside The Royal Oak at Keswick you’ll be treated to the warmest of welcomes. The traditional coaching inn has lovely wooden floors throughout and roaring log fire – giving it a cosy yet rustic feel. Everyone is really welcome here, so whether you’re a big group of walkers, a family with a whole brood or if you’ve brought your dog along for the trip, we do our very best to make you all feel really at home. Food here is simple, yet perfectly executed by our Chef, with menus inspired by the fresh, local in season produce sourced from trusted suppliers in the surrounding area. Everything is cooked from scratch and portions are big and hearty – perfect for setting you up for a full day of walking. And to wash down your delicious Cumbrian fayre, choose from a tempting array of Thwaites cask ales, seasonal guest ales and Signature Range. What’s more, when you head upstairs, you’ll find cosy and comfortable rooms with all the facilities you need to make your stay restful, including walking guides and books, flat screen TV and even a cushion for your pooch.
Square Orange - Keswick
20 St John's Street
Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AS
United Kingdom
An unexpected gems in the Lake District, The Square Orange offers true continental café culture with a speciality coffee menu as well as a full bar, including a selection of local and continental beers and great wines. We specialise in incredibly fresh coffee and authentic Stonebaked Pizza, which are in some people’s opinion “the best outside of Naples”. Popular with locals and visitors alike The Square Orange a has a truly welcoming atmosphere; you’ll have to look twice to check you’re not sat in a café on the continent. You won’t want to leave! Local ales, extensive spirit & liquor selection, great wines, interesting continental beers and some very tasty Belgium fruit juices. Something for everyone. “I was eating the thinnest, sweetest pizza with the creamiest cheese topping nestled amongst a tangy tomato sauce when she tried to take more than she was entitled to. Now most pizzas are best used to keep your feet from slipping in your boots so the Square Orange delight was a revelation and not one to share not even with my beloved. I gripped my fork my knuckles turning white. My elbows spread out to keep her away and I was winning the battle until she attacked me in a very personal place and she snatched a whole slice.”Chuffer review. At the Square Orange you will find a simple but fantastic pizza menu. Pizza now served every night from 6 to 9pm. Live Music Every Wednesday Night From 8:30pm. Our sessions are now fully acoustic! "Live Music may be quietened but never silenced." Tapas, served day and night; great as a snack or as a meal. Paninis are also available as are a selection of tasty cakes and pastries. The Square Orange provides cafe-bar services for events across Cumbria and beyond. With our VW coffee van we can bring speciality coffee to most locations, either on its own or as an integral part of our cafe bar marquee. As well as great, ethically sourced coffee we can provide a full mobile bar, Cumbrian BBQ or tasty baguettes and cakes.
Tweedies Bar - Dale Lodge Hotel - Grasmere
Grasmere
Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9SW
United Kingdom
Stepping into Tweedies Bar after a long day on the fells is like stepping into a little piece of heaven. Unwind in front of the log burning fire, relax with a pint of our award winning guest ales and satisfy your appetite with a hearty meal. The food at Tweedies Bar is well known throughout the area and widely reputed as the best pub food around. There is a rich and varied menu served both lunchtimes and evenings as well as a frequently changing specials board which features local and seasonal produce prepared in an innovative and tempting style. See out food page for sample menus and more details. CAMRA award winning pub, Tweedies Bar always has a great range of beers on offer with 8 real ale hand pumps and 2 real ciders or perrys on tap. There are beers from all over the UK with local and Scottish breweries being the most prominent. Try our Beer Bat which features three of the guest beers, hand picked by yourself, in three third of a pint glasses and pay the price of a single pint. This innovation gives you the chance to sample our whole range without the need for the morning cure. Visit Tweedies bar on a Saturday evening and your sure to be entertained. With live music from local musicians every Saturday and now selected Friday evenings too! See our gig guide to keep informed. A wide variation of music is showcased each week from the refined and melodic Pete Lashley to the more Folk Fusion of Room Full of Mirrors and The Muscavados.
Fox at Peasemore - Newbury
Hill Green Lane, Peasemore
Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7JN
United Kingdom
The Fox at Peasemore is the new Free house of multi-award winning licensees Philip & Lauren Davison, who have moved here after running The Sun in the Wood in Ashmore Green for over 16 years. Philip Davison, BII Licensee of the Year 2009, has been in the industry as a chef for over 30 years, and for the past twenty-four years has run four pubs and restaurants of his own, with his wife Lauren. Whilst at The Sun in the Wood not only did Philip win Licensee of the year, the pub also won many awards for its selection of wines, Customer Service and marketing. Not only have we brought our fantastic customer service with us you will also find many familiar faces who have joined our new team from The Sun in the Wood. You can count on the warm welcome and service you've become used to, be it a smile from Angela, a giggle with Jeff, or a tasty treat from Thierry & Shaun in the kitchen! Here at The Fox we have our own loyalty club..... Our Privilege Club is totally free to join and will bring you special invitations and reward vouchers not available to anyone else. The aim of our unique Loyalty Reward Card is to be something a little different from the masses of run-of-the-mill cards available today. We will give you the incentive to treat here as your special place. We will reward you for your loyalty with reward vouchers and tasty “member only” invitations FREE £10 reward voucher for simply joining £10 reward voucher emailed to you for every £150, in total, you spend using your Loyalty Reward Card Special Loyalty Club prices at certain times Emails with “Loyalty Club Only” tempters Great personal dining out invitations Plus many more Loyalty Club invitations and rewards How do you get your Loyalty Reward Card? Simply next time you dine with us, fill in your details and we will give you your Loyalty reward Card to start collecting your points.
Chequers - Matching Green
Matching Green,
Harlow, Essex CM17 0PZ
United Kingdom
The Chequers has been owned and managed by husband and wife team, Roberto and Giovanna Zeolla since 2001. They moved from London and have always had a passion for great food; they opened their first establishment in Covent Garden in the early nineties, a café called Mode before moving to Holborn to open Bar M. They have it in their blood. Roberto comes from London where his family ran a chain of successful fish and chip shops in the East End. Whilst Giovanna comes from Buckinghamshire where her parents ran the famous Four Pillars restaurant in Olney for 24 years, her sister runs the renowned Robinsons in Newport Pagnell. Hailed as bringing the cappuccino to the countryside, Roberto and Giovanna have brought The Chequers back to life, and transformed it into a stylish country pub and restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and firm focus on great food. Their philosophy to food is simple; freshly made and delicious. They offer modern British cruisine with Mediterranean twist using the freshest ingredients, lovingly prepared. Everything is homemade and where possible sourced locally including vegetables from their local allotment and fresh herbs grown in the Restaurant’s herb garden. The Chequers is located in the heart of the delightful village of Matching Green on the Herts / Essex border not far from the M11. It is very much part of local the community. Regular local highlights include the Essex Hunt on Boxing Day, the Easter Egg hunt, the May Day parade, the Classic and Sports Car Show on the first Sunday in August and the popular Bonfire Night celebrations on the green on the 5 November.
Dusty Miller - Harlow
Burnt Mill Lane
Harlow, Essex CM20 2QS
United Kingdom
We are a traditional pub with traditional values. Elegant decor and set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside makes the Dusty Miller a firm favourite amongst its locals and visitors to eat and drink. We are a family friendly pub. We serve Peroni, Erdinger, Kronenbourg, Aspall and Amstel on tap - all served chilled and with a smile. If the pop of a cork is what your looking for then our selection of wines should appeal to the most discerning palate Our clean and classic pub interior is somewhere you can relax and chat with friends to while away the hours. Or if it's a family meal you are looking for our beer garden with full childrens play area is the ideal way to spend an afternoon. You should be able to find something to suit your taste buds on our Wine List, everything from a Pinor Noir to a Chablis, if Fizz is your thing, we have Prosecco or the classic Dom Perignon, click here to take a look. Come and sample our popular McMullen Ales - are a firm favourite amongst our locals. We hold regular special dine and music evenings with local musican Zane Maertens who is accompanied by a range of other musicians including singer Mike Allen, and other fellow musicans.
Black Lion - Epping
293 High Street
Epping, Essex CM16 4DA
United Kingdom
The Black Lion is the oldest pub in Epping & is said to have links with the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. Split into two separate bars the Black Lion remains almost unchanged from it's early years with its oak beams and two large open fireplaces. We also provide TV in both bars to cover all important sporting events and a function room which provides live bands and is available for functions and parties. The Black Lion has two bars, the Saloon Bar where you can enjoy lunch and a quiet pint by the large open fire in winter and the Public Bar which has plenty of space for enjoying one of our hot or cold meals or just watching TV. Our beer garden is always available and when the weather cools, you can have a drink in our heated rear patio area. As well as the usual pub snacks, we provide hot and cold food before 5pm. We also cater for events or parties on request and can provide a full buffet meal to your specific requirements. The Black lion showcases some of the best live music in and around Essex. It is quickly establishing a reputation as Epping's premier location for live music. A full list of upcoming bands can be found in the list on the right of the page. Our picture gallery below spotlights previous bands that have played the Black Lion. if you scroll down the page you will also be able to see video of a few past bands. The Black Lion Epping has a heated, air conditioned hall which is ideal for local clubs or classes to hire. We can provide hot and cold soft drinks and snacks if required. For a limited period, any club hiring our hall on a regular basis will get free promotion on this page and their own section of the website to use for their club
Crown Inn - Bredbury
96 Stockport Road East
Stockport, Cheshire SK6 2AA
United Kingdom
Are you new to the Stockport area and are looking for a friendly and welcoming local pub? Would you like to find a pub that offers live music, quiz nights and shows all the biggest sporting matches? The Crown Inn has all this to offer and more. Under the new ownership of Peter and Olwen Davies, the pub has recently undergone a complete redecoration, bringing a warm and cosy atmosphere along with comfy leather sofas. We have a wonderful garden to take advantage of whenever the weather permits, and for clients who wish to smoke we have a dedicated smoking area complete with tv. The toilet facilities have been completely renovated and are always kept clean and well maintained. The Crown Inn prides itself on its staff, who are always attentive and hardworking with a welcoming smile to all. We like to think that this is a pub we would choose to visit ourselves! It’s a great place to come and enjoy a bottle of wine with friends after work, on a Saturday to watch the big match on our giant screen, or to take part in the various sporting activities we have going on. There are no less than 3 pool teams and a ladies’ darts team to name but a few. We are proud to say the Crown Inn is now a free house. This means we can offer a wider choice of beers, lagers, wines and spirits at prices that won’t break the bank. And if this isn’t enough, we also offer a variety of entertainment, with regular djs, live music and karaoke nights.
Norfolk Arms - Stockport
2 Town Street, Marple Bridge
Stockport, Cheshire SK6 5DS
United Kingdom
Great food, great beers and a fantastic atmosphere. Live music every Thursday and Comedy club every last Sunday evening. Food Lovers? We only use locally sourced produce for our home-cooked food. A menu balanced for both meat-eaters & vegetarians. Take a look. Drink Fanatics Local Real Ales, Beers from Belgium to Barbados, Wine from the best vineyards and world-wide spirits. There's enough selection to quench all thirst...just take a look at our list.
Red Bull Pub - Stockport
14 Middle Gate, Hill Gate
Stockport, Cheshire SK1 3AY
United Kingdom
Relax in the comfortable surroundings of our lovely “Country pub in the Town” with cosy fires, friendly staff and beautiful furnishings. Enjoy fantastic traditional beers, fine wines and great food from the menu. Also we have quiz night every wednesday with complimentary curry and play your cards right. Join us at the Red Bull for “The Best Sunday roast in town” Our sunday lunch recently got featured in the whats on stockport magazine as we battled for the title “The Best Sunday Roast In Town” The Red Bull pub in Stockport offers a wide variety of foods from a light lunch or a bowl of chips right through to a full on three course meal with a bottle of wine. We have something on the menu for everybody. The Red Bull pub and Hotel in Stockport is very proud to offer guest bedrooms at very reasonable prices. A unique Four bedroom boutique hotel in the centre of stockport. Each room has been individually designed with the comfort of guests being the No 1 priority. All with en-suite facilities, free wi-fi access, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, tv and dvd this really is a home from home. Did you know that we can also provide funtcion facilities for birthdays, leaving parties, christenings, funerals and more? Contact us today to book your function with The Red Bull Stockport.
Rising Sun - Hazel Grove
Buxton Road, Hazel Grove
Stockport, Cheshire SK7 6AD
United Kingdom
We are 100% family friendly and well behaved children* and dogs are welcome throughout the pub. We have a range of toys and colouring in sheets to entertain the kids and water bowls are available for visiting dogs Food Served 12-7pm Wednesday to Sunday Unfortunately children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and leave the premises before 9pm each night. Live music is a speciality with a live band every Saturday night from 9pm, plus occasional Friday nights. A wide range of musical styles are covered, from Rock, Pop and Indie to Blues, Soul and Jazz. Please see the website events and band listings for details of what is on offer each week. A large number of televised sporting events are shown live including, Football, Rugby, Formula One, MotoGP, Snooker and much more. With multiple satellite receivers and seven televisions we are able to offer up to 5 different live sports at any one time. We show as many Man City and United games as we can.
Arden Arms - Stockport
23 Millgate
Stockport, Cheshire SK1 2LX
United Kingdom
The Arden is a gem of a pub, an early 19th century coaching inn set on the edge of Stockport’s historic Market Place. The Good Beer Guide describes the pub as “Grade II listed & warranting a visit for the building alone”.The Guide continues ” Note the fine bar, tiled lobby, grandfather clock & splendid snug” Although we would be delighted if you’d stay for a pint & a spot of lunch or dinner as well! Why not read our history page to learn more about the pub’s fascinating past? The Arden features traditional hand pulled beers from Stockport’s Robinsons Brewery and an extensive range of wine, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks.
Woodman - Southgate
128 Bourne Hill
North, London N13 4BD
United Kingdom
At The Woodman Pub, we are proud to offer a large selection of Real Ales, Beers, Ciders, Spirits and Soft Drinks. Our new and exciting menu consists of Traditional English Food with a twist A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Quiz Night on Sunday 9th March - we couldn't have done it without you! Our Quiz Nights will now be taking place every week on Sunday @ 8pm We are pleased to announce that the Friday Night Live Music listings are now available on our events page - be sure to take a look! All acts commence at 8pm every Friday
Red Lion Enfield - Enfield
375 Hertford Road
Enfield, Middlesex EN3 5PP
United Kingdom
The Red Lion, which has recently been completely refurbished, is a very popular meeting place for friends, old and new, and is also a fantastic venue for live entertainment and sports. Your hosts, Ray and Tracey Bell, look forward to welcoming you to the Red Lion. Live entertainment is provided Friday to Sunday every week, along with live sport as and when it happens and in stunning HD, Tuesday is poker night and of course Shano karaoke every Sunday. When the sun is shining you can enjoy the use of our large beer garden. And you wont miss out if you are a smoker, we have a heated, covered area with a specially installed TV screen, so you dont miss a thing. Why not try our excellent Bar Food Bar Food Now being served 12 noon-8pm Monday-Friday 12 noon-6pm Saturday and Sunday
Chase - Rugeley
Hagley Road
Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2AW
United Kingdom
The Chase is the perfect place for entertainment. The children’s play area allows the children to stay amused and our outdoor covered garden mean that smokers are protected from the elements. When the sun is shining you can take advantage of our lovely patio area and beer garden. What's on every month SUNDAYS - Come and watch the latest sporting events on our SKY Sports channels. MONDAYS - Men's Darts Night - Come along and support us! WEDNESDAYS - Curry Club...grab yourself a curry and a drink for a great value price! See inside for details. THURSDAYS - Grill Night, Ladies Darts & Fun Quiz....hope to see you there! FRIDAY - (last one of the month) Live entertainment...see inside for details! SATURDAYS - Come along and see the latest football on SKY!
Swan with Two Necks - Rugeley
40 Brook End Longdon
Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 4PN
United Kingdom
The Swan With Two Necks offers a great range of cask ales, wines and bottled beers/ciders and do a variety of coffees. So whether you want a relaxed drink, a quiet coffee or you're lady that lunches, we can cater for your every need. Our knowledgeable staff offer a warm welcome to everybody. If you're into your music, why not check out our Open Mic nights running every Wednesday, or pop in and watch one of our live bands once a month? Quizzes run on the last Tuesday of every month, hosted by Ian Strachan. Our Fish Nights are proving immensely popular, with a variety of fresh fish available; booking is most definitely recommended. This is on the first Tuesday of every month. Mexican Night is on the last Thursday of every month. If you are a group and would like to book the restaurant out, you can! No problem. You can also theme the night and we will cook the food to your required genre. Sunday Roasts start from £7.95 and are available 12-6pm every Sunday. The full menu runs on a Sunday all day until 9pm. Originally established as a public house way back in 1755, The Swan With Two Necks is steeped in history. It dates back even further as a coaching inn. There was also an associated blacksmiths next door ready to tend to the patron's horses (in the building which is now the Longdon Women's Institute Hall). The pictures you see here are from the early 1900's and feature the resident apprentice blacksmith of that time, Tom Broadhurst. The name "Swan With Two Necks" refers to the crest of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, a once powerful guild who held land and houses all over England. The expression “with two necks,” really means “two nicks” that is, two special marks on the beak to denote the difference between the Vintners’ swans on the Thames and those of the King. Illiterate sign-painters have simply translated the words “two nicks” into “two necks”