Look ! Bass clickbait ! There IS some Bass coming up in National Bass Week, but it wasn’t on in the Angel in Westbury, my next stop on the Wilts Wipe-out. I haven’t been too kind on Westbury (Latin Motto – “At least we’re not all la-di-da like Frome“), as you can see from my… Continue reading WESTBURY’S UNREADABLE WI-FI PASSWORD
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BURFORD BIFFED. IN 20 SECONDS.
The day after returning to Sheffield from London we had to head straight back down south for a family emergency (don’t worry, the Doom Bar cellar hasn’t been raided). I negotiated a stop in Oxon (3 pubs needed) on the way, having seen the public transport options for Burford were a challenge; Mrs RM parked… Continue reading BURFORD BIFFED. IN 20 SECONDS.
THE ANGEL OF STOCKPORT
You left us, what feels like years ago*, on the pavement outside the Bakers Vaults, son and father enjoying a rather foamy Unicorn. Matt could sense my unease at the gaggle of Old Boys standing impatiently outside the Angel, my real target as the first new GBG entry in central Stockport since the wonderful Petersgate… Continue reading THE ANGEL OF STOCKPORT
ANGELS & DEMONS
We were drinking at a moderate pace (by Mrs RM standards), and it was a quarter past one when we arrived at the Angel. Last time here I was here 5 years ago I met Mrs RM after a Dzeko goal had seen off Crystal Palace at the Etihad. Where did it all go wrong… Continue reading ANGELS & DEMONS
THE ANGEL OF ANDOVER
Take a close look at that glass. That folks, is a half of Old Speckled Hen in the Angel, the new Beer Guide pub in Andover. And whatever else it was, it was also the best beer I’ve had so far in June. Before we get to that, here’s a lovely OS slice of unfussy… Continue reading THE ANGEL OF ANDOVER
LONDON’S ANGEL OF COOL, CRAFT BEER
Cool beer in London. Surely a parody account. My thoughts on London pubs are summed up in my suggested improvements to the GBG. Much too long, should just ask if we want London section scrapped and brewery section made with perforated edges @StymieSi @mackay_duncan https://t.co/XTAMfsrPaX — Martin Taylor (@NHS_Martin) September 16, 2017 That’s a… Continue reading LONDON’S ANGEL OF COOL, CRAFT BEER
TWO TRAD PUBS IN TAMESIDE
Micropubs and craft beer bars haven’t infiltrated “Tameside” yet, but no doubt they will. I’ve no idea if the folk of Ashton and Mossley feel any particular affiliation with “Tameside” akin to, say, a “Potteries”or a “Cambridge Boglands”. In 1995 the little CAMRA guide to the nine towns seemed to capture an area distinct from smart Manchester, with… Continue reading TWO TRAD PUBS IN TAMESIDE
GOOD BEER IN LONDON SHOCKER
Contrary to what you might think, I’ve nothing against London. It’s one of the top ten cities in the South, with a musical heritage stretching from Adam Ant to Gary Glitter. Music drew me there on a super off-peak slow train on Sunday; a rare one-off gig by alt-country legend William Tyler and a very… Continue reading GOOD BEER IN LONDON SHOCKER
ANDOVER -REFUGE FROM THE BOLLY VALLEY
I visit North West Hampshire quite a bit as it’s on my way to the End of the Road music festival, has good walks in Watership Down territory and is amply supplied with cheapo Travelodges and Premier Inns. Just north of Andover are some of the prettiest villages in the South, including the thatch and stream… Continue reading ANDOVER -REFUGE FROM THE BOLLY VALLEY
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