"The John Hewitt recently changed hands, and is now being run by the Boundary craft brewery. That means the beer which was already decent has gone up a further notch. I 'd like them to have some cask, but the keg they have is excellent (prices are fairly standard for the style of ale). Just as importantly, and despite a lick of paint, its retained its charm and clientele so far: there are some very busy bars in this so called 'cathedral quarter ', but the John Hewitt seems to always have a just a bustling and welcoming rather than manic atmosphere. Often has decent (free) music in the evenings and though I 've never tried it there has been food in the past. Do yourself a favour and get a second hand book from Keats Chapman on nearby North Street, and pop in for a couple of pints and a read early in the afternoon."
