May 2023. The 1st day of May, in fact. Another “mystery tour” for Dad around the back roads of east Cambs. We were brought to an abrupt halt in Swaffham Bulbeck, a place notable only for its name, by some folk dancing in the streets. No, not Mick Jagger. Press PLAY now. And Name That… Continue reading MAY DAY, FIVE MILES FROM ANYWHERE
Tag: Pub food
COBS, BAPS, BREAD ROLLS etc etc
3rd February 2023. Mrs RM was still hungry after her Sheffield Bao Bun, so we popped in the Wellington for a beer. Oh no, the strong one. Now, the Welly is probably the least likely place in Sheffield for a gourmet tea, but the new menu seemed pretty much perfect. Can that really be a… Continue reading COBS, BAPS, BREAD ROLLS etc etc
PUB FOOD IN THE MARCHES
Tandleman revisited the issue of pub food this week, following his trip to the Black Country. Whether it’s pies and cobs or trencherman meals, that area seems to get it right. I recommend the Harrow in Coven (posh Wolves) for cobs. Contrary to comments expressed by C. Tevez and believed by most Londoners, Manchester has… Continue reading PUB FOOD IN THE MARCHES
TOP 100 PUBS – EXETER ARMS, DERBY
I took the Leicester-Derby train (22 minutes !) to visit the two new Beer Guide pubs and see how they’re getting on with demolishing the historic centres (quite nicely, thank you). I seem to have left my annual trip to Derby quite late in the year*, probably because we haven’t yet had our big family weekend in… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS – EXETER ARMS, DERBY
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