If in doubt, offend everyone. Works for Si. On the Sunday I headed to Hudders to Meet the Southworths, a film that would undoubtedly star De Niro if he hadn’t been shot by Joker. Two nights at Ivy Green, £28 a night and John Smith Smooth for £2.40. The red-faced Old Boy told me the… Continue reading Ee by gum it’s ‘uddersfield
Author: retiredmartin
Retired NHS, doing long walks around UK and the world to record the great bits. Focused on Good Beer Guide pubs and live music.
WHERE WERE YOU THE DAY BRAPA’S BEER GUIDE WAS FOUND ?
15 October 2019 will go down in history as a day to rival 23 October 2011, 31 October 1517, and of course 22 December 1964. The day BRAPA’s Beer Guide returned from the dead. It was lost, and it was found, thanks to Martin Brammer and Pub Curmudgeon. We can only wonder at the euphoria… Continue reading WHERE WERE YOU THE DAY BRAPA’S BEER GUIDE WAS FOUND ?
A PILGRIM’S PROGRESS OFF THE M25
A second pub for Mrs RM on the way home. I spoil that gal. This one was a cracker, as was Godstone, a village directly off Junction 6 of the M25 that might persuade you that Surrey ain’t that bad. If it hadnt been raining I’d have got Mrs RM to stand in the central… Continue reading A PILGRIM’S PROGRESS OFF THE M25
A REIGATE WAIT
On Saturday we headed back down the M23 for the 3rd time in a fortnight, as Mrs RM has her heart set on a small campervan she’ll use for her exciting projects in Brighton, Maidenhead and Aberdeen. I’ve perfected the “bored husband who knows better than to argue with his wife” look to perfection. If… Continue reading A REIGATE WAIT
HARPENDEN – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT SO FAR ?
I have been instructed by my professional advisors that any blog about Harpenden must include an Eric Morecambe reference as he lived and drank Benskins there. Of course the fact is his “beloved” Hatters played in a different universe county to the Harp, as it’s apparently known in Hertfordshire. You should only support a team… Continue reading HARPENDEN – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT SO FAR ?
AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR IN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
An unexpected opportunity to “clear Hertfordshire” on the Friday, taken gratefully. As usual, a flying visit followed by messages such as “you should have done the micro” or “why didn’t you call me I’d have met you in the Steam Punk pub“. No Steam Punk community in Hemel, but no Sam Smiths pubs either in… Continue reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR IN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
UCKFIELD – WELL THEN, WEAL DEN
The hits just keep on coming ! Another chapter of the GBG falls to the retiredmartin ticking machine. Only eight newbies in East Sussex, a bit disappointing given this includes the vast metropolises of Brighton, Hastings and Bexhill. But the good book has given us TWO new ticks in the vicinity of long neglected Uckfield.… Continue reading UCKFIELD – WELL THEN, WEAL DEN
A TAP, OF SORTS, FOR BRIGHTON
I’d scoured WhatPub for a like future Beer guide entry, and come up with the one with the word “Tap” in it. It was either that or the West Kemptown Green Party Club, if there is such a thing. Political clubs will be the big winners in GBG22, mark my words. East Street Tap gives… Continue reading A TAP, OF SORTS, FOR BRIGHTON
THE 4.45pm PINT IN THE BASKETMAKERS
Even more short posts coming up, I’m afraid, which will delight those of you who just want to see pictures of foaming pints with angry locals in the background, but frustrate the reader who wishes to read the detailed history of minor Susses towns. Arriving back in Brighton at 4.30pm I suddenly realised I hadn’t… Continue reading THE 4.45pm PINT IN THE BASKETMAKERS
HARVEY’S OLD
One more tick to knock West Sussex on the head for another GBG year. The Barley Mow at Walderton another one down tiny roads; John was clutching the Good Book he’d actually bought in the Royal Oak for comfort as I arrived in Breakneck Lane at about 5mph. A pub obscured by cars, but I… Continue reading HARVEY’S OLD
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