At the “Official Amber Valley Pub Tickers Convention” yesterday I was discussing with BRAPA the signs of a good pub while comparing notes on Whitley Bay with Mark, who had kindly foregone his train ticking weekend to join us in his local pubs. “Dire Straits is always the sign of a good pub” said Si,… Continue reading MORE TERRY JACKS
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CONFESSIONS OF A MIDDLE-AGED DOOM BAR NBSS 4.5 SCORER
The quality of cask beer is under the spotlight again, with Martyn Cornell and Pub Curmudgeon both hitting the nail on the head in recent posts. Beer served too early, kept on the bar for too long, with too many lines to guarantee fresh beer. Particularly this summer. Martyn finishes his article by reminding us… Continue reading CONFESSIONS OF A MIDDLE-AGED DOOM BAR NBSS 4.5 SCORER
LITTLE WALSINGHAM – AN ALTERNATIVE PILGRAMAGE
It took 20 years for a pub to get me to make a pilgrimage to Little Walsingham. That was the Black Lion last November. If only I’d known then the other village pub would be joining it in the Good Book a year later I’m sure I would have persuaded Mrs RM into the Bull… Continue reading LITTLE WALSINGHAM – AN ALTERNATIVE PILGRAMAGE
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