I’m debating whether to tell you about the Ember Inn in Camberley. It’s as bad as it sounds, but not in a good way. Think the 3rd Millennium novel, or Tin Machine II. No doubt there’ll be a locust infestation when Simon gets there in 2032. If you ask for it, you get it. But… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS – WHARF INN, WELFORD
Tag: Northamptonshire
EARLY DOORS IN DAVENTRY
You can’t begin to imagine how excited I was to be given a visit to Daventry by the new Beer Guide. It’s at least 15 years since the Dun Cow and Coach & Horses bounded hand-in-hand into the GBG and stayed there togetherfor ever, at least until they both dropped out a little while back. … Continue reading EARLY DOORS IN DAVENTRY
EVERARDS IN THE LAND OF HAPPINESS STAN
A second interesting post by Pub Curmudgeon today, with some reflections on the qualities of “Ordinary Bitters“. I take the view that almost any of the established Boring Bitters, Brown or otherwise, can veer toward greatness when expertly kept and served. I’ve never had a great pint of Everards though. Or a bad one. The Original… Continue reading EVERARDS IN THE LAND OF HAPPINESS STAN
WONDERFUL WELLINGBOROUGH
As you can probably tell Mrs RM has sorted out my laptop. John Lewis wouldn’t help, but Lenovo were happy to talk through their unique TIOTIOA solution. This means I can post on Wellingborough‘s surprisingly attractive centre at last, and put my comments on the Coach & Horses in context. I searched for something interesting… Continue reading WONDERFUL WELLINGBOROUGH
FRENZY IN NORTHAMPTON
Decades of dull but solid progress in Northampton, and suddenly it’s become a must-visit pub destination. The Nuneaton of the civilised world, perhaps. Not since the County Ground stuck up Meccano stands and duckboards for “big” games, just before their move to Sickfields, have I seen such a building frenzy in the county town. First… Continue reading FRENZY IN NORTHAMPTON
NENE VALLEY BRINGS OUNDLE INTO THE 21st CENTURY
East Northamptonshire is a beautiful part of England to visit in Autumn, with the fallen leaves sharp against the honeyed stone. And the World Conker Championships. Apart from Corby, with it’s Deuchars IPA and Haggis, the highlight is Oundle, famous for the Iron Maiden singer. And Louise Mensch. Goodness me it’s an old fashioned place,… Continue reading NENE VALLEY BRINGS OUNDLE INTO THE 21st CENTURY
IF THE BEER’S GOOD, SAY SO
I’m making a special effort to tell the folk behind the bar when their beer is really good. It goes down well, even in that London (OK, only had to do that once there this month). Simon mentioned some weird looks he’s had when complimenting the beer, but that’s more to do with the notebook in his hand… Continue reading IF THE BEER’S GOOD, SAY SO
ALL YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DESBOROUGH…
The next time you’re passing Desborough on the B576, stop a while amid it’s industrial Northamptonshire charms. No Good Beer Guide pubs, but you will see the Big Society in action, as well as lots of corsets. What you immediately notice is a lot of new housing on the edge of town, pushing it above… Continue reading ALL YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DESBOROUGH…
NORTHAMPTON – BASIC PUBS, NOT A LOAD OF COBBLERS
I finished Northamptonshire’s Beer Guide entries on Saturday (technically Mrs RM did but I took the photos). It’s not that big an achievement for me, though Simon will find the logistics a bit tougher than Bedfordshire when he gets onto “N” in 2023. There are a number of remote pubs to the west, south of… Continue reading NORTHAMPTON – BASIC PUBS, NOT A LOAD OF COBBLERS
TOWCESTER TAP
Four seasons in one day yesterday, but sunny enough for an hour in one of Northants many unsung towns while my youngest son spent my chinese takeaway budget on skateparks. Towcester is, of course, best known for the traffic chaos on the A5 that scars an otherwise pleasant small town, even on the 350 days… Continue reading TOWCESTER TAP
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