James turns 21 this Saturday, confined to the Sheffield Uni digs he’s been stuck in for months due to projects and viruses.I’m glad we got out to Hillsborough to see City win their last game ever (the derby doesn’t count); hard to believe that was only two months ago. A dull match, mind.Judging by the… Continue reading PERTH – SAINTS & SONS
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PERTH PERFECTION
My second pub in Perth was one I’d already visited before, 20 years ago, but I felt sorry for it. When I marked up my new GBG in September (cross-checking) I missed the Old Ship Inn, having only added the words “Ship” on my spreadsheet back in 1999 (SuperCalc days). An intern would have spotted… Continue reading PERTH PERFECTION
SAINTS AT THE CHERRYBANK
One last pub in Perth before I could join the queue for goody bags and “Say No To Craft” badges back in Dundee. A fairly hefty walk to the Cherrybank, the one I’d been looking forward to most. Always best to alternate your pints of keg with caffeine of course, so I stopped in Blend… Continue reading SAINTS AT THE CHERRYBANK
HAZY JANE
Yes, BrewDog. You can’t avoid them in Scotland, even in small cities like Perth. You’re probably safe in Stranraer if you’re a hater. Two pubs in to my Perth Perambulation, I walked along the Tay, scouring Google for a hipster cafe for lunch. I couldn’t find any of those coffee houses. Not surprising as they… Continue reading HAZY JANE
A CAMRA/BREWDOG TRUCE IN PERTH
With four hours ’till the CAMRA Weekend opened to mere mortals I took the 20 minute journey to Perth, home of three GBG ticks AND a Brew Dog bar. Unlike BRAPA, there aren’t many towns left to visit with more than a lone new Guide pub to visit now (though there’s NINE in Plymouth). The… Continue reading A CAMRA/BREWDOG TRUCE IN PERTH
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