March 2026. Beddington. South London. Wallington. Bandonhill. Hackbridge. Beddington, where I head now to explore the vibrant cultural scene. Names to conjure with, as you wander aimlessly west of Croydon and stare back to where the streets are made of gold. Not many pubs round here, at all, just an Arts & Craft roadhouse with… Continue reading IN THE DOG HOUSE (BEDDINGTON)
Tag: Friendly pubs
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
This blog celebrates publicans, not brewers, and my admiration for the vast majority of them grows by the year. Despite the odd gripe about opening times. I’m always impressed by landlords and staff who go the extra mile to promote their pub, like the Spoons bar manager who came over to ask how my Otter… Continue reading GOING THE EXTRA MILE
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