I left the Old Boys in the Smithfield to their talk of “interesting” beers and Francis Lee’s gold Mercedes and crowds of 7,000 at Stamford Bridge, and wobbled back towards the station. Blimey, those cobbles look big. The Alex and the Brunswick lie over those cobbles, but I was headed for a re-opened classic with… Continue reading STATION TO STATION (INN). A DERBY TREASURE RETURNS
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THE KEVIN HECTOR FAN CLUB AT THE SMITHFIELD
You left me in the Woodlark, where the landlady had just put Simply Red’s “A New Flame” on the jukebox to bring a Neil Sedaka streak to a sad end, and Mick Hucknall starts on a run. “Money’s too tight to mention….come on !” sings the Old Boy, emphasising the “Come on !”. “Cheers Ducky”… Continue reading THE KEVIN HECTOR FAN CLUB AT THE SMITHFIELD
BANTER, BASS AND BAPS; DERBY’S WOODLARK IS PERFECT
OK, cobs not baps. On with the Derby Bass hunt. As many will tell you, much that is good about the British pub lies outside the Good Beer Guide. I headed towards the Five Lamps, but then remembered this little gem. I’m not sure the Woodlark has been in the GBG, a bloke in a… Continue reading BANTER, BASS AND BAPS; DERBY’S WOODLARK IS PERFECT
WE’RE GOING ON A (DERBY) BASS HUNT
10th October 2022. I’m still not sure whether I’ll be able to make that attempt on GBG23, but I’m certainly going to make a start on completing the Wickingman’s list of all the known Bass outlets , an equally worthy endeavour. Where better to start than Derby ? I want pics of pints of Bass… Continue reading WE’RE GOING ON A (DERBY) BASS HUNT
(STILL) A TOP 100 PUB – THE PILOT IN MUMBLES NAILS IT
Well, you can’t walk six (6) miles to the Mumbles and NOT have a Bass at the Pilot, can you ? The Pilot is closer in feel to the tightly knit streets rising to the hills than the smart new bistros lining the sea, and looked absolutely gorgeous as the sun set over Swansea Bay.… Continue reading (STILL) A TOP 100 PUB – THE PILOT IN MUMBLES NAILS IT
SUSPECT DEVIZES, CONFIRMED BASS SIGHTING
NB : If you’re looking for a joke about how “Beer Line Cleaning In Progress” ain’t the beer it was, you’ve come to the wrong blog. This IS the blog for a third naff Devizes title in 3 years, alternating Stiff Little Fingers and Pet Shop Boys references with the ease of a master. Our… Continue reading SUSPECT DEVIZES, CONFIRMED BASS SIGHTING
AT LEAST THE SPANISH APPRECIATE OUR DRAUGHT BASS HERITAGE
I returned to the UK to read confirmation from The Wickingman that all Bass production would move to Samlesbury and switch to keg. This is news long expected, following continued supply problems and the lack of support for the brand from CAMRAs looking to exclude Bass venues from the GBG on the grounds it’s not… Continue reading AT LEAST THE SPANISH APPRECIATE OUR DRAUGHT BASS HERITAGE
YOUR BATH STAR “BASS FROM THE JUG” SPECIAL
Actually, not that much special about the post, just the Bass. Despite my sole GBG tick in the Palace, the Star was the real reason were here. Jon had actually visited the day before, just to confirm the availability of Bass in the prescribed manner. Even if it didn’t have Bass, the Star is still… Continue reading YOUR BATH STAR “BASS FROM THE JUG” SPECIAL
FOUND IT !
Back into town on the Number 28, with me feeling slightly guilty about taking it all the way back to the Newport bus station, would my sins catch up with me ?, till I realises the £4.40 bought one of those Day Riders. I should have taken a ride out to the Transporter Bridge; still… Continue reading FOUND IT !
“B” FOR BURTON, BURTON FOR BASS
I left Mrs RM to return to RM Towers, and headed on the 14:00 via Derby (split ticket saves about 3 pints of Bass) to Burton. You remember Burton, don’t you ? Blimey, it had been four years since my last visit, and now there were TWO (2) new GBG entries, though as I’d have… Continue reading “B” FOR BURTON, BURTON FOR BASS
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