September 2023. Brigg. What Pub told us there were four cask pubs in Brigg. We found those, and an unmarked craft bar, AND a genuine real ale bar. The Doghouse, at the Exchange, seemingly Brigg’s premier coaching house, had also escaped the attention of What Pub. Till now. It’s a smart old place, with big… Continue reading IN THE DOGHOUSE, UNEXPECTEDLY
Tag: Exchange
GREEN LABEL
I suppose I better tell you about my Bradford tick then. But as I stood at the entrance of the Exchange Craft Beer House on the corner of Market Street and Hustlergate at noon, I could see no earthly way in; Their Facebook said 12:00, other folk who tick pubs had been; they must be… Continue reading GREEN LABEL
NORTH SHIELDS TAKES THE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY
The ferry from South to North Shields isn’t quite free, but is included in the cost of an all-zones Metro ticket. So it made no sense to swim across the Tyne to my next pub. And at least you don’t get “Ferry Cross the Mersey” assailing you on the trip. A fairly functional 5 minute… Continue reading NORTH SHIELDS TAKES THE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY
JEDBURGH JAPES
Still a frisson of excitement as you reach the Scottish border on the A68 (nearest GBG pub – 3 hours walk). The presence of border guards cleverly disguised as burger vendors is the highlight, though the calling card from the Welsh chapter of the Mansfield Vespa club runs it close. A caring husband keeps his… Continue reading JEDBURGH JAPES
retiredmartin 