One more new GBG pub in central Sheffield, after a detour into student land and Bear Tree records to buy vinyl a good few quid cheaper than Cambridge. Mrs RM, I confirmed, was still shoe hunting (why are men so much quicker at shopping ?) so I had time to admire the artwork near the… Continue reading OLD PECULIER
Month: October 2018
ROLE PLAYING SHEFFIELD STUDENTS & “MANEATER” & HIGH TABLES
Well, I survived IndyMan for another year, thanks to the company of John from Donny and a lovely young couple from Stockport (yes, there are young people in Stockport). I bet you can’t wait for my detailed tasting notes for all those awesome beers. But first, more Proper Pubs from last week’s Sheffield saunter.… Continue reading ROLE PLAYING SHEFFIELD STUDENTS & “MANEATER” & HIGH TABLES
BAR STEWARDS
Haven’t got long as I’m off to IndyManBeerCon soon; I know you’re all jealous, it’s gonna be awesome. Say hello if you see me in my Banks’s sweatshirt. Or sponsor me to ask “Which one tastes most like Doom Bar?”. Back in Sheffield, we left the red light district for the bright lights of the… Continue reading BAR STEWARDS
SHEFFIELD – A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
James is safely settled into his new digs for Year 2 at Sheffield Uni, his toaster checked by his Mum and found to be fully functional. Microwaves can wait till Year 3. I think you’re supposed to leave your children to their own devices when they’re at Uni. But, hey, this is Sheffield, where… Continue reading SHEFFIELD – A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
IT PAINS ME TO SAY THIS, BUT…
About time to bring the Worcester Wobble to an end, or it’ll take longer than the radio serialisation of “Tale of Two Cities” on LBC. We’d missed the “official” pint in the Paul Pry, but despite the call of the curry I felt we should visit Worcester’s most famous open/shut pub. I’ve had the picture… Continue reading IT PAINS ME TO SAY THIS, BUT…
OUR WORCESTER WARRIORS APPROACH THE WINNING POST
Note: My Worcester notes are making progressively less sense, and the photos don’t help much. Hopefully Pub Curmudgeon will fill in the gaps. Whatever happened to Periscope ? That would have helped. Before Pub No.8 it was it was time for the traditional Pubs & Beer Forum Group Photo (above). The fresh-faced folk are the… Continue reading OUR WORCESTER WARRIORS APPROACH THE WINNING POST
THE WORCESTER TRAD/CRAFT FRACTURE
Part 3 of our Worcester wobble sees the first dissent in the Pubs & Beer Forum ranks since someone stole Mudgie’s bombay mix in Leicester. Strictly Pub No.6 (I’d missed 3, remember) was the Cardinal’s Hat, the oldest pub in town. Strictly Pub No.6 (I’d missed 3, remember) was the Cardinal’s Hat, the… Continue reading THE WORCESTER TRAD/CRAFT FRACTURE
WORCESTER – FROM BAPS TO BANKS
I knew that using “baps” rather than “cobs“ in that last post would cause wailing and gnashing of teeth in West Bromwich. Actually, it was a baguette, a massive one. So massive that while I joined the B&PF throng on their fifth pint in the Eagle Vaults to cries of “Ah, HERE he is” and… Continue reading WORCESTER – FROM BAPS TO BANKS
ON THE WORCESTER SAUCE – VOL I
Three trips from the dying days of September to write up, starting with Worcester last Friday. This one may take ages, or not. It’s an official Beer & Pubs Forum Proper Pubs Day Out, so strict rules apply. Waistcoats made out of bar towels, pints in straight glasses, no bar snacks turned down, the B&PF… Continue reading ON THE WORCESTER SAUCE – VOL I
SEPTEMBER ’18 STOCKTAKE & OCTOBER PREVIEW
Once again BRAPA has been stealing a march on me, getting some gig leading the Yorkshire Bank expansion (“Project Invade The Capital“), just so he can visit all the London pubs before Duncan and myself. And then knocking out a September summary before the month’s out. Si still has several September posts to dazzle us… Continue reading SEPTEMBER ’18 STOCKTAKE & OCTOBER PREVIEW
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