Last night we said farewell to Waterbeach, after 20 flat years, and headed to Walkley in Sheffield. I’d like to say it was a fond Farewell, but Tier 2 doesn’t allow you to pop in the Sun for a swift 2 pints, so the Chung Wa had to do. Britain’s finest Chinese. Here’s proof we… Continue reading HIT THE NORTH
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BECAUSE YOU CAN’T GO TO CORNWALL AND NOT DRINK DOOM BAR
Yes, just like visiting the Cotswolds and NOT slagging off Donnington BB, or staying in Burton and NOT downing a gallon of Carling, you MUST sample Doom Bar in its spiritual home. So I did, leaving Mrs RM to her crochet or whatever women do when left to their own devices. Only 14 minutes to… Continue reading BECAUSE YOU CAN’T GO TO CORNWALL AND NOT DRINK DOOM BAR
“Who wants the world ?” A walk round Somersham and crispy beef will do me fine.
My best day for two months, easy. Despite concerns, gleaned from MumsNet last night, that Somersham’s locals would be standing on the B1050 with pitchforks to keep out visitors, I made it my first trip outside Cambridge since lockdown. 29 minutes on (still) quiet roads to a village of 3,802 souls and no open pubs… Continue reading “Who wants the world ?” A walk round Somersham and crispy beef will do me fine.
SOUTHPORT FOR THE SCRIMPER
Let’s revisit Southport. Goodness knows, enough scallies have broken the lockdown to have picnics on the dunes along the Sefton coast this week. If you believe the media. A bit of a bargain destination over the years, starting with a 2003 holiday at Pontins. Now, a good test of the strength of a marriage is… Continue reading SOUTHPORT FOR THE SCRIMPER
CARLISLE – A TREAT (BUT NO TREATING)
Back to the football/pub/art mash-up highlights packages for you after that brief Lockdown Walk interlude. What can I tempt you with in Carlisle ? A cheap B & B Even cheaper hair cuts An ancient post box ? F.U.N. This is a fun city, perhaps even more so than Newcastle now the Bigg Market crowd have moved on to… Continue reading CARLISLE – A TREAT (BUT NO TREATING)
“WE’RE THE WALTONS, WE’RE THE WALTONS OF SWING”
2nd February 2020 Now Walton gets interesting, a bit like The Waltons gets interesting when John-Boy joins CAMRA in the 3rd series (it’s on Netflix, check it out). Part II of my Elmbridge evening, rather more exciting than the first half as Dire Straits make their customary appearance. There are 1.2 million people in Surrey,… Continue reading “WE’RE THE WALTONS, WE’RE THE WALTONS OF SWING”
STATE MANAGEMENT SURVIVORS
Now Dick and Dave have had their craft fix I can bring you the Proper Pubs in Carlisle. Ten minutes walk up Warwick Road to the Beehive, and a reminder of Carlisle’s leafy charms on the way to Brunton Park. Pubs look great early evening, don’t they ? Shame I rarely go out after dusk… Continue reading STATE MANAGEMENT SURVIVORS
3 NIGHTS IN CREWE
I should be in Liverpool today, visiting weird new craft bars with names like the White Star, Globe and Crown. But unfortunately I’ve rather overdone it this week at Stafford, Crewe and IndyMan, which makes a good trio. Crewe’s Travelodge has been my new home since Tuesday. Though in truth I seem to have spent… Continue reading 3 NIGHTS IN CREWE
UNBRIDLED JOY IN BRIDLINGTON
OK, that title only really works if you pronounce your favourite East Yorkshire resort as “Bride“, but bear with me. The train from Hull rattled past Beverley and Driffield, normally homes to at least one new GBG tick each year. This must have been a first tick in Brid for a decade, since the wonderful-looking… Continue reading UNBRIDLED JOY IN BRIDLINGTON
THAT INADVISABLE 4th PINT
I’m delighted that regular commenter Mark Crilley is receiving recognition for his enthusiasm for proper pubs. Notably in the latest column from Roger Protz (here). Of particular interest is the news that Mark is planning a story whereby an America teenager on holiday in England sets out to sabotage BRAPA pub visits* Mark is… Continue reading THAT INADVISABLE 4th PINT
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