14th April 2023. Prop Up The Bar, aka Oxford Nick, has finally posted on the Brum Bender (here). I’m delighted he’s blogged on the day, as I can nick his best lines and refer to the “Davenports Smut” without actually putting the photos on here. Nick even did his own map, but I’ll stick with… Continue reading LUNCHTIME DRINKING NOT (QUITE) DEAD YET
Month: April 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STAFFORD’S PAUL MUDGE
Yes ! A rare photo of a teenage Paul back in the day when CAMRA was a young person’s game. A pint for guessing the beer, It’s fifty (50) years today since Paul Mudge was legally able to drink and I would conservatively estimate he’s saved 32,369 pubs since then. I’m not sure Penkridge would… Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STAFFORD’S PAUL MUDGE
LEADMILL, LOW-ALCOHOL BEER, LIGETI QUARTET
April 2023. Living in Sheffield gives you unrivalled access to the full spectrum of cultural opportunities, in venues ranging from the famous Crucible to tiny pubs to the iconic Leadmill. Mrs RM hadn’t been to a gig at the Leadmill since we moved, and it was too long to wait for Tommy Cannon, so I… Continue reading LEADMILL, LOW-ALCOHOL BEER, LIGETI QUARTET
GRAVY BOAT, ABEL HEYWOOD
April 2023. You left after me after an ill-advised couple of pints in Pelican (ex-Beatnikz), Squawk’s new bar in the heart of Mancunia. 100 yards away Matt and James were dropping a bag off at Matt’s flat and asked me where we should eat. Why do I still get to decide ? At least the… Continue reading GRAVY BOAT, ABEL HEYWOOD
TOP CASK UNDER £4. IN MANCHESTER !
April 2023. Wednesday nights are Manchester nights. Except this week; I’m letting Matt have my season ticket for the City v Arsenal game, too scared to go to games these days. 11 days ago I’d popped in to Helvete for an overdue cut (pics of haircut for Patronised readers only) after that Hyde hop. While… Continue reading TOP CASK UNDER £4. IN MANCHESTER !
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GREAT, AREN’T THEY ?
April 2023. Another midweek trip to Manchester for haircut and pub tick, with a twist. I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but it was actually cheaper to go to Hyde via Piccadilly than just go to Piccadilly. Honestly, they paid me £9.90 (nearly a tenner !) to extend my trip beyond Manchester’s main terminus. How… Continue reading YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GREAT, AREN’T THEY ?
GHOST SHIPS & MYSTERY SURPRISES IN SAPCOTE
April 2023. Another day, another county falls; Leicestershire took longer than usual to complete due to the 5pm opening at Sapcote Club. “Sapcote ?” you ask. “Never heard of it“. Another of those unsung Leics/Staffs/Warwicks border style* places with much to be unsung about. But, as with Warton last month, I will do my best… Continue reading GHOST SHIPS & MYSTERY SURPRISES IN SAPCOTE
STONY STRATFORD – A COCK & BULL STORY
April 2023. It’s traditional in these posts to give you a nice map extract which shows where you the place I’m rambling on about is in relation to other major cities, so you can rearrange your road trip accordingly. Stony Stratford, half way from Heathrow to Leek, if that helps. The Beer Guide determinedly plonks… Continue reading STONY STRATFORD – A COCK & BULL STORY
JUMPING THE SHARK
April 2023. Yes, a flood (slew ?) of mini-posts for you this week, even though Mrs “Jen the IT Manager” RM broke the internet* at the weekend and I’m (checks instruction) using a tethering device. Still in Oxford, over to Headington, once home to one of the Football League’s most characterful grounds. I used to… Continue reading JUMPING THE SHARK
SPURIOUS THOMAS HARDY REFERENCES AND A DRENCHING IN NORTH OXFORD
April 2023. Panini and flat white – tick. World class museum – tick. Parking drama – tick. Oxford complete, bar the pub. I decided to walk across Port Meadow to Guide newbie the White Hart in Wolvercote. About half an hour from Jude the Obscure said the map. A gorgeous crisp day, a setting Far… Continue reading SPURIOUS THOMAS HARDY REFERENCES AND A DRENCHING IN NORTH OXFORD
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