Lots of symbolism today; I know you like symbolism. After the downpour of grim beer on the A272, back to pubby sunshine in “Curious Chichester“.
Decent beer and an array of multi-coloured Taytos at the Rainbow, a backstreet boozer which What Pub tells us was previously called “Happy Medium” and (mysteriously) “Rainbow“. Ponder that.
This tour of duty isn’t all about beer, of course.
Walls
In the (surviving) Spoons, I made my customary 3 flat whites in 30 minutes stop, was staggered to see some of their ales priced at £3.49, and even more surprised to see a variation from the usual “Women are always right” line.
Mrs RM would have complained, but then she always did want to argue with Saint Tim.
Two lads were joking with a barmaid about a BREXIT beer mat they’d flipped onto the floor. “If you liked me you’d pick it up” said our heroine.
After 7 minutes stand-off, an octogenarian lady left off her Punk IPA to swoop down and resolve the matter, to a little round of applause from me.
Just remember, neither the octogenarian or the young bloke are allowed in a micro pub.
I know, I should have picked it up.
Not sure what Chichester Town FC have done to upset Spoons staff, whose allegiance for the World Cup is firmly behind their neighbours;
Leaving before the coffee machine was fixed I walked north towards my prize.
The Rainbow is the sort of backstreet pub you know will be good. One way or another.
Beer Guide sticker proudly displayed, next to promotions for proper drinks.
But is that sticker a reward for good beer or long service ?
Phew. It’s for good beer. Beautifully served, cool, tasty, the Gun is a 3/3.5, first out of the 4pm pumps.
It’s a plain pub with Irish feel and a touch of grandeur.
No World Cup on the telly, a blow to the many Peru fans in the pub, but a soundtrack of “Always on my mind” (Elvis) and One Direction is proper pub music.
And never doubt the authenticity of a pub that sells Taytos.
retiredmartin 
You may or may not know this but there is a theme park with white-knuckle rides entirely dedicated to Tayto crisps in County Meath.
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And you haven’t told me before ? How will Taytos be affected by Brexit, THAT is the question. (No, don’t start).
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A beer called Scaramanga has to be good, in fact I know it is.
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Is that a Queen song ?
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Imported crisps. Who would have thought it. We have never seen that brand in any pub we have been in. Good crisps?
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Ok, made to a price. Not Pipers 😱
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Greasy.
Not great.
Given the choice I prefer Johnny Onion Rings.
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Always ask an expert, Dave.
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Actually, they’re made in Northern Ireland, so technically not imported.
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Thanks for info. That does surprise me, always thought they were from the Republic.
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Taytos are made in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland company licences the name and ” recipe ” from the parent company which is now based in Ashbourne,County Meath.
Although I see from Wiki ” In July 2018 possible will be merged with Tayto (Northern Ireland). “
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http://www.largofoods.ie/page/factory.html
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I usually stay well clear away from pubs with rainbow flags in the outside.
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I always had an urge to start an Irish/TexMex mash up food truck – yes, I want to sell potacos.
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“Walls”
I hear they’re making a comeback. 😉
“YOU pick it up.”
That fellow in the blue looks a bit French to me. 🙂
“and a touch of grandeur.”
It’s that bit of foliage in the corner, innit? 🙂
“that sells Taytos.”
Did they just the ‘po’ to come up with that?
Cheers
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I have to tell you, Russ, that Pub Curmudgeon was cheering on the French in the World Cup today. I am in shock.
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I can imagine Mudgie in Agent Provocateur but not as an agent provocateur …
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That was that Foreigner album with their Number 1 on it, wasn’t it.
Just to be clear, the French are fine, but English who go on holiday in France and talk about chateaux are traitors.
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It was more to do with cheering against their opponents 😛
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Is that a bona fide Bognor Regis town rattle?
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It is ! There was a separate Bognor Regis Town FC section of the pub, like you get CAMRA sections in some Spoons. Fixtures, photos etc.
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That is fantastic! Makes it possibly pub of the year in 2018?
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