It’s not quite Proud Preston to be fair, but I always enjoy the annual trip to Chorley to tick off a new Guide pub or two. To me it’s an exemplar small market town, with an actual market that lacks the glamour of Bury but at least sells stuff people want. Not sure what Botany… Continue reading CHORLEY CHATTER
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MIDDLESBROUGH – THANET WITH PARMOS
From nowhere, Middlesbrough is a major pub destination. It’s not just Mrs RM and I who can attest to this extraordinary transformation; read Simon’s report here first. The town has a challenging reputation nationally, although frankly I’ve never noticed the famous smog or the late night anti-social behaviour. This won’t be a popular view but… Continue reading MIDDLESBROUGH – THANET WITH PARMOS
ANCHORED IN WORTHING
Much as I enjoyed Wisbech Museum, it’s good to be back in the hills of the South Downs. I’d hardly explored Worthing at all 5 years ago, but it’s now at least an annual trip, with the Downs providing as much of a draw as the annual new Beer Guide tick. Last year I camped… Continue reading ANCHORED IN WORTHING
DOVER – WELCOME TO ENGLAND
Falmouth-Brightlingsea-Manchester-Dover-Manchester is feeling like an ambitious schedule at the moment, but I need to follow the trail of cheap Premier Inns. I’ve been visiting Dover regularly the last few years, as it gradually acquires a proper pub scene to accompany it’s underrated scenery. It’s still a mess, but it’s hard to ignore the beauty of the… Continue reading DOVER – WELCOME TO ENGLAND
