And so it came down to Whitley Bay to provide my final two Tyne & Wear GBG ticks for 2018. It’s not as impressive a feat as it sounds; Tyneside is a doddle to get round on the metro (Washington apart) and the pubs seem weirdly keen to be open during the day. It’ll never… Continue reading SITTING ON THE EDGE OF THE (WHITLEY) BAY
Month: March 2018
TOP 100 PUBS – TYNEMOUTH LODGE HOTEL, TYNE & WEAR
A long overdue return to my Hot 100, and a follow-up visit to the Tynemouth Lodge Hotel prompted by a snowman; Even snowmen drink #Bass at the #tynemouth Lodge Hotel! @oldmudgie @NHS_Martin @StymieSi #BeastFromTheEast @hughieprice pic.twitter.com/bc4V2hZ8iQ — ElectricPics (@ElectricPics) February 28, 2018 These brilliant photos from Electric Pics (Adrian) deserve a close-up. Most of Adrian’s… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS – TYNEMOUTH LODGE HOTEL, TYNE & WEAR
NORTH SHIELDS TAKES THE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY
The ferry from South to North Shields isn’t quite free, but is included in the cost of an all-zones Metro ticket. So it made no sense to swim across the Tyne to my next pub. And at least you don’t get “Ferry Cross the Mersey” assailing you on the trip. A fairly functional 5 minute… Continue reading NORTH SHIELDS TAKES THE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY
SHARKS IN SOUTH SHIELDS
Next step, sunny South Shields. Or rather, back to Pelaw to wait for a connection to Shields. A chance to admire a Tyneside station in the snow. I know nothing about Pelaw, beyond an industrial history based entirely on Co-Op patronage and as the birthplace of Chris Waddle, one of the Top 3 players… Continue reading SHARKS IN SOUTH SHIELDS
MACKEMS
Saturday morning saw two of our three family members unwilling to stir from their Novotel slumber, so I left them the emergency supplies (mainly cinnamon bagels) I’d packed for the hazardous northward journey, and set off on the metro to finish Tyne & Wear GBG. 5 ticks, all in places on this stylish extract. It… Continue reading MACKEMS
THAT INADVISABLE 4th PINT
I’m delighted that regular commenter Mark Crilley is receiving recognition for his enthusiasm for proper pubs. Notably in the latest column from Roger Protz (here). Of particular interest is the news that Mark is planning a story whereby an America teenager on holiday in England sets out to sabotage BRAPA pub visits* Mark is… Continue reading THAT INADVISABLE 4th PINT
TRAIN DELAYED AT NEWCASTLE CENTRAL
Before I start, I should sympathise with the folk who didn’t get a drink on Friday night. Some of Mrs RM’s Scottish colleagues have apparently found pubs round Edinbugh Waverley shut entirely, denting shares in Tennents. No such trauma in Newcastle, though the centre looked a little less crowded as folk decided not to rely… Continue reading TRAIN DELAYED AT NEWCASTLE CENTRAL
STRAWBERRY IN THE SNOW
Not only did I make it to Newcastle, I reckon 3 hrs 45 from Cambridge might be a record, so I reckon Si is right about a lot of fuss about nothing over the Beast. Sadly, Mrs RM chose not to join me on the temperamental Metro to the centre, put off by the… Continue reading STRAWBERRY IN THE SNOW
PUB WINDOWS – SPECIAL EDITION
Soon I’ll be heading up the A1 to be reunited with Mrs RM, who’s been stuck in Newcastle for two nights with just a voucher for a free pint of Punk IPA for company. On the basis I might be stranded near Markham Moor for 3 days, and you get irritated if I don’t… Continue reading PUB WINDOWS – SPECIAL EDITION
WEST FEN PEARLS
Well, I’m up-to-date now, so if this snow doesn’t clear up soon I’m going to have to start making things up. Not that you’d know. I do have a few posts in reserve though, starting with a third (count them) walk from Ely station to Little Downham in a month. I’d missed GBG regular the… Continue reading WEST FEN PEARLS
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