Just for Mark, a bit of Yazoo today. Weird video, too. You were waiting for something to happen, weren’t you. ? Eagle-eyed readers (Russ) will have noticed an absence of “Opening hour drama” since GBG19 made its belated debut on 14 September (yes, I’m still bitter). But the trip to Bristol and Bath had… Continue reading CORSHAM – WINTER KILLS
Tag: Closed pubs
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS LIVES IN SOUTHFIELDS
An excellent day in London completing the South-West and South-East sections of the Guide. One of those is a chore, one a pleasure, you guess which. I finished the former in Southfields, basically a long suburban road north of Wimbledon, full of large dining pubs, convenience stores and a vintage car showroom that assumes relevance… Continue reading THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS LIVES IN SOUTHFIELDS
IT’S STARTED AGAIN
A quick post from the train speeding away from Grand Central/New Street, following an excellent day in Brum organised by Pub Curmudgeon. A report on some astonishing pubs, and some average beer to follow. But it had to happen, didn’t it ? Six weeks in, my first “Pub closed when it should have been open”… Continue reading IT’S STARTED AGAIN
DEAD PUBS IN CERRIGYDRUDION
Among the items on my To Do list are essential things like “Break into CAMRA HQ and steal the new GBG” and “Bring Mrs RM another beer“. Lower down the list is “Put NBSS scores onto WhatPub“. One of the reasons I record scores on this blog is so I can recall them later, but I’ve… Continue reading DEAD PUBS IN CERRIGYDRUDION
GIVE SLOUGH A CHANCE
There is little better in life than planning a Monday pub visit, particularly one that includes black pudding and poached egg. Unfortunately, Eton‘s posh-looking George had clearly had enough of commoners ticking pubs and had closed especially for me. No warning on the web, no Twitter account, no Times announcement. I’ll be back, disguised like… Continue reading GIVE SLOUGH A CHANCE
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