Our rent-free night in Cheadle had a happy ending, of course. Turned away from the inn at the White Hart, I was tempted to get some cans of craft from Sainsburys Local. But home drinking is for losers, yeah ? And, boosted by the calories permeating through the glass from the Kinder cake (44,766 calories),… Continue reading CHEADLE – ROOM AT THE INN
Tag: Return of pubs
LOVE ON THE ROCKS
You left me in New Mills, where Mrs RM was weighing up the Pros (world class views down the Goyt Valley) and Cons (poor reviews for the Chinese takeaway). “I could always go to Whaley Bridge for a takeaway” I offered, remembering a NCTSS 4.5 Chinese supper from 2008, which may reveal excess optimism on… Continue reading LOVE ON THE ROCKS
“Can I order the plant pot on the Spoons App ?”
AKA. ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END. EVEN IN SPOONS. You’re getting reports on ALL the pubs post 4 July. Even the dull Spoons. All things have their purpose; even the dull Spoons in Cambridge which James and I visited on Friday to see how the local “hospitality” sector was doing. The hospitality… Continue reading “Can I order the plant pot on the Spoons App ?”
No more “Dropping by for a swift half” 😕
On the way back home from Gosport I thought I’d stop in the Fox at Crawley (not that one) for a quick half. Somewhere between Winchester and that national pub of the year at Wonston we all love, 10 minutes off the M3. Look it up yourself, I’m typing this in a campervan parked up… Continue reading No more “Dropping by for a swift half” 😕
EASTNEY OF EDEN
Portsmouth never disappoints. Unless it’s their fans disappointed by their yo-yo team again in the play-offs. Few towns, bar Burnley and Wimbledon, are as defined by their football club as Pompey. If we last till 2050 historians will stare at the final League 1 (Div 3) tables for weeks, wondering “WTF ?” For GBG… Continue reading EASTNEY OF EDEN
A GOLDEN WEEK FOR CASK ?
Four days into #ReturnOfPubs and I’ve only left Cambridgeshire once. What’s going on ? Well, it takes Grade II* military planning to determine whether pubs are open, if they need pre-booking (a no-no for me) and whether they will be playing 1980s M.O.R. soundtracks or not. I also want a free campervan spot a mile… Continue reading A GOLDEN WEEK FOR CASK ?
“WITCHAM ? WHY NOT ?”
You left us in Coveney, beer desert of the Fens. Mrs RM is walking a million steps for charity. “In a week ?” I said. In 3 months, apparently. She’d managed 11,288 (244 calories) in the Fens, so deserved a pint (288 calories). “Witcham ? Why not ?” is my pitch for Tourist Ambassador… Continue reading “WITCHAM ? WHY NOT ?”
SUN ARISE
By the time I got back from Blyth on Saturday afternoon (3:55 hours) I was emotionally drained. Not JUST because pubs are back, or because I’d once again proved that Doom Bar is our No.1 cask beer (#FACT), but due to stumbling on this as I passed, er, Grantham Downtown. That’s for Michael from… Continue reading SUN ARISE
WELCOME BACK TO SPOONS (YOUR VOUCHERS ARE STILL VALID)
A few thoughts on the New Normal for pubs, and where better to see it yesterday than in Blyth Spoons. I was always going to start back at Spoons after seeing these tweets; And those were the nice ones. This was re-opening day, of course, so you might not get the queues on your visit,… Continue reading WELCOME BACK TO SPOONS (YOUR VOUCHERS ARE STILL VALID)
BLYTH SPIRIT
What a wonderful day. Pubs are back, there’s another tick in the Guide to pink in, and I have more evidence that Doom Bar is the connoisseur’s beer. But what about Blyth itself ? Last month I gave you memories from the Spartans’ finest hour, but failed to give you a feel for the town.… Continue reading BLYTH SPIRIT
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