Culver Haven
I think I need to be careful with the phrase "my favorite pub", as I keep returning to spots I really enjoy, thus leaving me in doubt as to which is really my favorite. Culver Haven happens to be one of those pubs. Sitting high along the wind swept edge of Culver Down, the location is somewhat out of the way, but well worth the trip for the view.
We coincided our stop with a sunset walk, parking just shy of the pub and working our way across the down for an after dinner pint.
There are only a few buildings on top of the down: some holiday rentals and the pub. There are also cows. Lots of them. They have relatively free roam, so outside of the stiles for foot traffic, there are metal grates on the road to help keep them in and perhaps, unbalanced people out.
The last rays of sunlight lit the pub as we approached. I've always thought this place would be great to host an American weekend BBQ. What a way to spend the day minding brisket and pork shoulders. Inside, the place was deserted outside of a large group having dinner.
Several years ago, Culver was branded by Badger Ale, but now is a free house. I preferred the beer selection when Badger was available, but was glad to make up for it with some local ale from Island Brewery.
As I mentioned, we were not eating. Although when I'm involved, that's never really a certainty until the moment of truth: the menu comes out. I do remember the food being pretty good, but truthfully, Culver is all about the view, which we took in from our favorite table out front.
I can't think of a better way to end the evening.
Culver Haven
