I know some of us are more naturally positive about the return of pubs than others, just as our views on Covid risks vary. BeerMat is always hopeful, and his latest piece is evidence that things are returning to some sort of normality; Note, however, that the scene above shows blokes drinking Carling. You might… Continue reading NO BOOKING REQUIRED IN GEORGE NYMPTON
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OXFORD – COVERED MARKET TO CASTLE
Keep reading, the Bass badges are coming up soon. The good thing about these Beer & Pub Forum crawls is that, unlike the Japanese tourists visiting the city, you can dip in and out of our tours without getting told off ! Mrs RM and I dodged the standard menu in the Chequers in… Continue reading OXFORD – COVERED MARKET TO CASTLE
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
SURVIVING ST IVES
Whatever I say about beer quality in Cornwall, it’s a wonderful county when you avoid the crowds. Gurnard’s Head gave us the coastline all to ourselves, but the walk from Carbis Bay to St Ives five miles east was clearly the designated ambling route for unfit Britons. There were some compensating views; The coast walk… Continue reading SURVIVING ST IVES
CAMRA BRANCH MEETING -AN APPRECIATION
Just occasionally I have to spend a day at home, so I had no reason not to finally get to the local CAMRA branch meeting last night. I’ve no excuse for non-attendance, apart from rarely being around on meeting nights, and having something of a blind spot where Beer Festivals and breweries are concerned. 30… Continue reading CAMRA BRANCH MEETING -AN APPRECIATION
RICHARD HAWLEY
Last night I went to the Cambridge Corn Exchange with Mrs RM to see Richard Hawley, a rare favourite of both of ours. Like latest LP, Hollow Meadows, the gig wasn’t quite perfect, with gentler stuff (What Love Means) brushing up against the robust rockouts (Heart of Oak) that were a little too close to late-period… Continue reading RICHARD HAWLEY
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