We awoke on the Thursday to find a nation rejoicing at the success of a nation in conquering the Danes, and Mrs RM celebrated by breaking a cup. In her defence, the B & B had a grand total of ONE power socket which made boiling a kettle whilst charging a phone tricky.
Our host brushed the loss of a family heirloom off, and made us a hearty breakfast made of animals killed that morning (possibly).
I heartily recommend the Lower House, particularly for fans of sinister wallpaper and puzzling family photos.
Makes a change from Premier Inn.
Half an hour later we were pulling into Brecon,
always the most stylish of the Mid Wales towns.
I felt like I’d only been here a couple of years ago, and in fact, I had.
So I’ve little new to tell you, though Brecon looked smarter than ever, and we enjoyed the pastel colours of a town hitherto only remembered for selling (yellow) socks and scones.
Mrs RM had some shopping to do (I need nothing) and I said I’d meet her in the Spoons. In 2021, that’s like saying “Meet you outside Woolworths“.
But I couldn’t find the George Hotel, tucked down a side street near the car park,
and I sent Mrs RM a little map.
which clearly didn’t help as she couldn’t find it either.
It’s a bit nondescript, a bit “Hitchin”, and from a dull range the Rev James (80p a half) was dull and left unfinished (NBSS 1.5/2). Spoons are an easy addition to the Beer Guide in poor cask areas, I guess.
But at least the WiFi worked. In time, all Spoons will be judged by the quality of their internet.
retiredmartin 
Looks like the B&B have been nicking plates from Spoons !
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Now you mention it…
I reckon the horse and cart would take 3 days to reach the nearest Spoon, though !
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The women in the photo containing the man in the yellow socks should take some style tips from him.
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One of those two is the Welsh BRAPA.
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The man in the yellow socks could have been more readily described as the man wearing brown shoes !
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Isn’t this the sort of place where you find a dark, foreboding passageway with a secret micro halfway along – which will definitely make The Guide next year and ensure a swift return?
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Brecon has a very confusing layout.
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Yes it confuses me every time.
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How many George Hotels include a Spoons?
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Not enough !
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Tsk.
You could’ve gone to the Brecon Tap, and luxuriated in the comfy chairs instead.
Śubhakāmanā!
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I detested the Brecon Tap; Mrs RM saw the outdoor seating and wanted a drink but I refused on principle.
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Ah, “detest” is a word that I save for special occasions, and since almost any pub is better than no pub, I don’t often apply it to them.
No, I really can’t think of one, Martin.
I’m intrigued, as to exactly what this principle was though?
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A crater in the ground would be more worthy of the term pub than that boxy shop conversion selling gin and soupy beer. Apart from that, it’s great.
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