Warning: contains people enjoying a fag in a pub After Lemmy’s, we really should have sorted out some food. You never know when German takeaways are going to close. But Tibia Tick was virtually next door, and looked too good to miss. Outside, the tables were full of cheery smokers. Inside was a lone… Continue reading CIGARETTES & ALCOHOL
LEMMY’S IN LUBECK
Beautiful, cultured, sophisticated Lubeck. Home to one of the best run of basic pubs since the Offerton crawl last year left Mrs RM in a state of shock. After four nights in a Danish Youth Hostel, my good lady went upmarket with this booking as prices dropped sharply in Germany. Even so, the Phoenix Hotel looked… Continue reading LEMMY’S IN LUBECK
A FAREWELL TO MY LAST DANISH KRONE
Our last day in Copenhagen; a last day of £4 Starbucks (with no refills), relentless Danish efficiency and cheerfulness, and a last view of the Marriot from our Youth Hostel. We were off on a FlixBus to Lubeck. 170 miles, 4 hours, £25, and a free ice cream at the Ferry crossing. You can’t beat free ice… Continue reading A FAREWELL TO MY LAST DANISH KRONE
COME TO MILTON KEYNES
I need a break from writing about keg Scandi-pubs, so here’s a quick immediate report from the Cask Mecca that is Milton Keynes. I’m always keen to do justice to our underrated towns, as long as they’re not Maidenhead. MK has the benefit of open spaces, canalside pubs and iconic sculpture, but the central shopping/business districts… Continue reading COME TO MILTON KEYNES
COPENHAGEN – BRUS & BRYGHUS
One last night exploring crafty Copenhagen before the long bus trip to Lubeck. I didn’t really want to go back to Norrebro; it wasn’t as if I wasn’t going to be able to complete The List. But I’m very shallow. Duncan had told me; “Brus is amazing. Beer with cloudberries among 30 options” Cloudberries ! … Continue reading COPENHAGEN – BRUS & BRYGHUS
“INTERESTING VALUE” IN HELSINGBORG
On Day 4 we travelled to Sweden. We had to, really, I’d bought nearly £100 in Swedish Kronor. Mrs RM wanted to take “The Bridge” to Malmo, but it would have blown our chocolate budget, so Helsingborg it was. Perhaps walking the bridge or swimming to Malmo would have been the quicker route. Rail closures beyond the… Continue reading “INTERESTING VALUE” IN HELSINGBORG
THE FULL NORREBRO CRAFT EXPERIENCE
Mrs RM had had enough after an hour on the Netto boat from Nyhavn being told to duck under successively lower bridges. But I insisted we get full value from our Copenhagen Cards and dragged the family round the Kunsthal Charlottenborg for the obligatory modern art. Alongside the Hitler Cats, there’s the rather more pleasing “Lifejackets… Continue reading THE FULL NORREBRO CRAFT EXPERIENCE
CRUNCHY TURD BEER IN ROSKILDE
Scandinavia Day 3, and a half hour train journey to Roskilde, days after their eponymous festival ended (though the Foo Fighters are probably still trying to finish “Best of You” there, too). It’s a sort of Glasto without the middle classes,but with Vikings and sleigh rides. I’ve marked Roskilde’s biggest draw on the map, alongside Copenhagen’s own tourist… Continue reading CRUNCHY TURD BEER IN ROSKILDE
THE 3rd BEST PUB IN COPENHAGEN
Enough about Carlsberg in Southwold, here’s one of my Copenhagen highlights, and possibly the Carlsberg/Tuborg flagship. After Bakken, we popped in Jerbanecafeen on the way from the main railway station to the rather more cerebral gardens of Tivoli. “Only” Tuborg on, so we gave Tivoli beer a miss. For now. I’d just bought the family huge… Continue reading THE 3rd BEST PUB IN COPENHAGEN
LATITUDE – FLAT BEER, HIGH CULTURE, SIGRID
So my only beer at Latitude was Carlsberg, served in plastic cups. As I wrote, it was surprisingly tasty paired with herring. As I’m sure it is in all Wythenshawe boozers. You don’t go to music festivals for beer, but you might be surprised to know that the only beer visible at Latitude is… Continue reading LATITUDE – FLAT BEER, HIGH CULTURE, SIGRID
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