Back in January reader Fred (not Flintstone) asked for a live blog. I definitely did one, but I can’t remember what it was, which suggests it was rubbish.
But never give up. Here’s a nearly live blog from my last Derbyshire GBG tick in the Goyt valley this evening.
I couldn’t post it in the pub as Whaley Bridge isn’t connected to the 21st century yet, so I had to upload it back in Stockport. And you’ll need to look it up on the map yourself. Get useful.
The Goyt Inn looks a picture.
Folk (well, mainly blokes) have packed up work for the week, possibly the year, and a cosy one roomer is filling up quickly.
Here’s proof that a Proper Pub with Stella and swearing and children and darts and BBB can still get in the Guide in 2019.
For 0.18 seconds I considered the Tribute,as 4 pints were pulled in 2 minutes, but Wickingman would have blocked me.
“A Proper Beer” said the Landlord. Aye.
Matched by your beer sommelier with chilli nuts from one of those artisanal big jars, it was a feast for pub king. A pub king who had to sit right next to the roaring fire and is hence a little warm right now.
The Bass started off OK, perhaps suffering from the London Pride glass, before emerging as a real 3.5 contender late on. Rich, cool, smooth.
A wonderful way to end Derbyshire, listening to the pronunciation of “Goit” and the “Yeeeeass” from the darts.
It’s going to be a long night in the Goyt. Good luck to bar staff everywhere.
A fantastic looking proper pub…and Bass…you tease!
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Derbyshire rhyming slang for Scrumpy?
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Another one I’ve got to add to the list. Why can’t pubs stick to Doom Bar.
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Doom Bar would be better if they did.
How’s the illustrated guide to Doom Bar outlets coming along?
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Despite sounding like a beer snob, I’m rather glad pubs don’t stick to Doom Bar.
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You’d get used to it eventually, Paul.
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Splendid pub. My exploits tonight were a couple in the Tyne Bank Brewery Tap, one in the brand new Full Circle Brew Co just up the road – a shoo-in for you in the 2021 GBG – then back to the Tynemouth Lodge and the delights of Bass (not for me) and Hadrian Border Blonde.
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I was at Newcastle Station for 7 minutes on Wednesday night, I should have ran to Full Circle and back.
Your Bass aversion is curable, you know 😉
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Klump Bump Rumpy Pump are the world’s first Kangaroo Air Force Ventilator tribute.
You’ve apparently got a lot of time to visit more Brunning & Price – https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/over-50s-brits-see-live-gigs-shows-live-longer/?fbclid=IwAR2r59ECnIrj0cK1jHTCQO1INecwGE-UHMr5-cnz169bZDALmAW1TYfgxGQ
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That’s not actually a parody, is it?
A 31% better chance of not dying in the next 14 years is NOT equivalent to living 14 years more. Can’t spell, can’t add up, never seen KAFV.
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I like the look of those chilli nuts paired with the Bass; were those complimentary or something on the menu? Left to my own devices I could make a full evening meal out of such a combination, given enough refills on the nuts and the Bass!
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I paid actual cash money (1.50 I think) for them, Mark.
Interesting loose flavoured nuts a common site).
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I notice that the Bass pump clip does not indicate the strength of the beer. Is that legal, and what strength is Bass these days?
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If it’s too strong for you you’re not strong enough.
Anyway. I thought we were leaving to get rid of all these silly laws?
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Yes, anything goes after 31st January.
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Ha! The Jodrell Arms. That was as rough as Donald in the 1970s, a regular bloodbath.
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As rough as Donald?
Duck?
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Tick
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