A few trips to the edges of Metro-land now, to see if there’s anything nice I can say about it for a change. Starting with Watford. I’ve nothing against the town, but Beer Guide new entries round here have been, er, challenging. 2016 produced pint return trauma, 2017 was just firkin’ hideous. Both those newbies… Continue reading UP THE (WATFORD) JUNCTION
Tag: Hertfordshire pubs
MORE BAR FLIES NEAR THE RUNWAY
What enters your head when you enter a pub and see the scene above ? Get out the ******* way What’s wrong with sitting at tables anyway ? Ooh, is that “Side Pocket For A Toad” ? All 3 from me as I finish the Luton Airport mini-crawl in the Fox at Darley Hall. … Continue reading MORE BAR FLIES NEAR THE RUNWAY
HIGH TABLES IN LOUCHE LUTON
I only gave you that Dover post as Matthew wanted to see my gig photos, and even he’s complaining about my lack of chronology. So back to last Sunday, and a swift return to the Luton suburbs. If I’d received my Privilege copy of the Guide in Privilege time I could have knocked these off… Continue reading HIGH TABLES IN LOUCHE LUTON
GETTING DAD OUT OF THE HOUSE
Whizzing thru’ these posts now so I can give you that report on IndyMan you’re desperate for. Today, my Dad is the cover star. He’s not quite ready for “BRAPA Dad” level adoration, I suspect. He still drives, mostly to the nearest golf course and garden centre, but I like to get him out of… Continue reading GETTING DAD OUT OF THE HOUSE
THE SURPRISING BISHOP’S STORTFORD
Just to prove to you I do occasionally encounter good beer as well as politically incorrect toilet art on my travels, here’s a break from writing about drain pours. Actually, it took a couple of days at home to recover from the deep trauma of finding my last Gloucestershire tick inexplicably closed for Summer,… Continue reading THE SURPRISING BISHOP’S STORTFORD
STEVENAGE NEW TOWN. AND GREENE KING.
Folk who just track down interesting beers and classic pubs miss out on a lot. Simon goes to Hoyland, which even people in Barnsley have never visited. I get a trip “home” to Stevenage to tick off a Greene King pub. Retirement is underrated. Stevenage is, of course, best known as the stunt double for Slough… Continue reading STEVENAGE NEW TOWN. AND GREENE KING.
AN UNSPOILT GEM IN BRAUGHING
A random* walk in the gorgeous east Hertfordshire countryside just off the A10 is the best way to welcome Autumn to England. The only more autumnal place would be the Chequered Skipper in Ashton (Northants), home of the world conker championships. Leaves are already falling on the many footpaths in this commuter village known only… Continue reading AN UNSPOILT GEM IN BRAUGHING
NO CHANGE IN ST ALBANS
It’s a while since I walked St Albans, a small Cathedral city generally characterised as both affluent and a hot-bed of late night rowdiness. In my experience, from having in the area, both are over simplifications. What is more true is that things change very slowly, if at all in St Albans. The best way… Continue reading NO CHANGE IN ST ALBANS
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