Blogs about Pubs

Every week we round up the best writing about beer from the preceding week. This time we’ve got pool tables, massive pubs, and thin places. First, a BrewDog update: the Scottish brewery has told shareholders …

Saturday 6th July 2024, 10:30am 'Chingford Curios' (antiques shop, not micropub) is the unlikely starting point for a rare BRAPA foray into East London. Dad is reprimanded for not removing his rucksack by the most …

The Cross Keys, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5HJ An old pub standing by the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to the south-east of the village centre, it was originally isolated in the middle of open fields, but …

The Palomino, Newmarket, Suffolk An estate pub on the west side of the town opened by Tolly Cobbold of Ipswich in 1963. It retained its original interior and was named as one of England’s Ten …

I was inspired to visit Stirchley on my recent visit to Newcastle. As I was down in the West Midlands for a wedding this weekend (congrats James and Lisa), an opportunity presented itself – and, …

Pink Tram Line Down, Thank God for Flying Horses Bless me father for I have sinned. It's been 9 months since I have been on the Greater Manchester Ringway.In that time, I have watched with …

I took an uncomfortably hot bus under the river and on to Prenton. Excitement was mounting as I walked along the row of shops and here it is, Bar 361:A very pleasant shop conversion with …

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My recent post about authenticity in lager reminded me of Devon-based Utopian Brewing, who specialise in making classic lager styles using local British ingredients. This prompted me to buy myself a mixed pack of their …

Palmarina Tapas, Cocktail & Wine bar opened circa 2018. Photo credit above: Leicester Mercury. Photo credit above: Palmarina Facebook Page. Music, coffee, café bar. As of writing, Palmarina is very much still open for business.

By far the largest part of Schumachers book is in regard to the third world and this section really hasn’t aged well at all. The world is different place 50 years on, but it exposes …

I recently paid a first-ever visit to Burton-on Trent, famous for being one of the spiritual homes of the British brewing industry, just as one of the stalwarts from the town announced it is exiting …

July 2024. East Boldon. Some gorgeous/grotesque Sunderland art to bring you, but let’s finish the Tyne and Wear GBG chapter first. If I had unlimited time I’d analyse the final ticks in my favourite GBG …

A monthly newsletter about London beer and pubs written by Will HawkesEnjoy London Beer City? Support it here Untied4 July is Independence Day across the Atlantic, a jamboree (so I’m led to believe) of meat-grillin’, …