No, nowt to do with Fosters. Been there, done that. Deal is the town that makes writing blog titles easy, and gave Dick and Dave such a warm glow about service in pubs last Summer (here). A rare GBG tick away from the well-pubbed beery centre, and even rarer new entry that isn’t a micro. … Continue reading SEALING THE DEAL
Tag: Kent pubs
ANOTHER TWIRL, ANOTHER THANET (MICRO PUB)
Where am I up to ? Oh yes, micro pubs in Kent. Mrs RM is there already, clearing out my in-laws loft. If she finds any Fremlin mirrors up there I’ll let you know. “You know retiredmartin, I really miss your reports on micros” Oddly, I don’t recall Dick and Dave saying that last week. … Continue reading ANOTHER TWIRL, ANOTHER THANET (MICRO PUB)
SCHLEPPY IN SHEPPEY
Bet you’re rushing for your OED right now to find out what Schleppy means, aren’t you ? Actually, you’re probably looking at your battered Philip Navigator to see where Sheppey is. Just here, north of Sittingbourne (note old and new A249 routes). I was sure I’d written about Sheppey before, but it seems my exciting… Continue reading SCHLEPPY IN SHEPPEY
THE TAYLOR’S TALE – MICROS IN CANTERBURY
I like Canterbury. If it’s good enough for my niece Emily (4th year at Uni and still no trip to Thanet) it’s good enough for me. This was my first visit since 2014, when I stayed in the Premier Inn on opening night for £29. Same room next Saturday is £115.50. Premier Inn have… Continue reading THE TAYLOR’S TALE – MICROS IN CANTERBURY
MAD ABOUT MAIDSTONE
I have to be careful what I say about Maidstone; one of my top readers lives there (probably in the posh bit with a long name). A town best known, of course, for the best Travelodge in the country. This was my first trip to Maidstone for 3 years, which is a long time… Continue reading MAD ABOUT MAIDSTONE
RETIRED GENTLEFOLK IN WESTERHAM
Quite a shock to get home, upload my photos to irritate two teenage boys by slowing down their internet games, and realise how many posts I still have to do from the middle of December. So here’s Westerham, a mere six miles from the in-laws. And another pub accessible, if you’re quick, from Clacket… Continue reading RETIRED GENTLEFOLK IN WESTERHAM
CHATHAM CHATTER
Another exciting post from the A2. But first, your Christmas quiz; Usual quiz rules, or lack thereof. Onward to the Medway towns, last visited a year ago when Son No.1 was down at the dockyards on a tour of Kent University. Next stop on the train, Rainham. If you’re looking for an authentic “micro pub… Continue reading CHATHAM CHATTER
JUST ANOTHER SITTINGBOURNE SUNDAY
Almost a Pub Cat for Mudgie from Sittingbourne‘s burgeoning collection of alley (cat) art. Back to chronology, and the annual slog out along the North Kent coast, though at least the new pubs are all close to the station. Sadly, no new Gillingham ticks. It seems only ten months since I was here before, being… Continue reading JUST ANOTHER SITTINGBOURNE SUNDAY
SANDWICH, SUNSETS, GREENE KING
Since I’m in Kent, here’s my last Guide 17 tick for the county, and look how lovely the GBG looks now against the backdrop of my Bristol Premier Inn. Whatever chaos is going on elsewhere in the Guide’s new entries (micros, social clubs and Spoons), you can always rely on Sandwich to come up with a proper pub.… Continue reading SANDWICH, SUNSETS, GREENE KING
THE SHIP SPOILT FOR A HA’PENNY OF BEER
You’ll be pleased to know I’ve now completed my reports on Hamburg, possibly the only place I’d recommend that you stick to the Holsten Pils. There’s a few posts from the Marches and the Dales to come, but this is a report from Deal, where Mrs RM and I met the lovely and endlessly fascinating Mrs &… Continue reading THE SHIP SPOILT FOR A HA’PENNY OF BEER
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