I’ve changed my mind about blogging every pub. There’s some real duds in Bucks, but you guessed that. The Chequers in Westoning, in the dullest bit of dull Bedfordshire wasn’t exciting, but it was so beautifully run I’d be amiss to skip it. What is there to say of Westoning? Nice clock. Will that do?… Continue reading TABLE SERVICE FOR THE PERE UBU FAN
Month: September 2019
ROYALS IN WYCOMBE
Having taken the mick (he’s my uncle) out of Norwich all week it was obvious they’d beat City on Saturday in what has variously been described as “The biggest shock in Premier League history” (Norwich FM) and “A good day out on the p**s ” (City fans). Many of those City fans seem to have… Continue reading ROYALS IN WYCOMBE
PROPER MEAL TIMES STILL OBSERVED IN FAKENHAM
Yes, that’s lovely Ed Sheeran beaming out at you from the cover of the new Wetherspoons magazine, which brings you news of their many openings. Hopefully Duncan was able to tick the Silver Penny on his emergency, Presleyesque stop in Ireland this week. The prospects for my dream of a Spoons in Waterbeach look poor,… Continue reading PROPER MEAL TIMES STILL OBSERVED IN FAKENHAM
LINNETS, CANARIES AND “LIVERPOOL ARE ON THE TELE AGAIN”
More Naaaarfolk for you, from an unexpected source. Two months ago I’d forgotten that King’s Lynn existed. Then Duncan promoted Lynn as a major tourist destination, something I was able to confirm soon after, and only last week I watched their Under 18s dismantle Mildenhall Town. And now I’m back, from outer space Norwich, making… Continue reading LINNETS, CANARIES AND “LIVERPOOL ARE ON THE TELE AGAIN”
THE JUBILEE
Hope you like my etched windows/Ashes mash-up. It took me whole seconds to see the potential for that in the Jubilee, a nostalgic return visit at the end of #Norwich19. After the Golden Cross I had two real options; a) Nip across to the Fat Cat and get home at midnight, having slept on the… Continue reading THE JUBILEE
“YOU RECOMMEND ONE”
I mentioned I had two pubs left to do in Norwich. Actually, only one, as a bit more detective work revealed that the Lord Rosebery was merely the newly ennobled but still wonderful Rosebery. So, just the Golden Star to visit and I could wobble back to Cambridge, hopefully remembering to change at Ely, as… Continue reading “YOU RECOMMEND ONE”
TER DOLEN IN MADDERMARKET
It’s important on these “Professional Ticking Days” to stick firmly to the itinerary. Stick to halves, arrive at pubs at the designated 13:03 and leave at 13:27, stick to halves, don’t get sidetracked by possible pre-emptives, stick to halves, don’t dawdle to admire the endless winding streets of Norwich, almost inevitably ending at the St… Continue reading TER DOLEN IN MADDERMARKET
LOUIS, LOUIS (MARCHESI)
As you’ll imagine, the early part of the new season is full of shocks for the professional pub ticker. A bit like the Premiership, then. Two minutes after sharing my excitement at FOUR new ticks in Norwich, Duncan had responded from his Moldovan craft beer bar, telling me that Louis Marchesi was actually the new… Continue reading LOUIS, LOUIS (MARCHESI)
CANARIES
There’s not many towns with as many as four new Beer Guide pubs this year. Arise, Sir Norwich, a fine city apparently. Loads of pubs in Norwich, though some get a bit annoyed when they’re edged out of the Guide for forgetting to do up their top button. Be warned, CAMRA, leave a pub out… Continue reading CANARIES
STAIRWAY TO HERTFORD
Pub Curmudgeon has compiled an excellent alternative list of pashmina and prosecco pubs for Paulines and Phillips to visit on days out from London Village. I’m always reluctant to add my two pennorth to calls for lists of “Top Pubs“, given my recollections might predate the internet, but it’s good to see the Woodman in… Continue reading STAIRWAY TO HERTFORD
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