It always pays to keep best buddies with Reading & etc CAMRA; they know where the best Doom Bar-only boozers are. And they can clearly pick a family-run dining pub for the Beer guide, too. Here’s one in “Terrific Theale”, as I propose the council rename it (bit like they did with Wootton Bassett). And… Continue reading THEALE OR NO THEALE
Tag: Wadworths
POTTERING ROUND PEWSEY
Back to extolling the virtues of the English pub today, and the wonders of Wiltshire. A certain local brewery completes the alliteration but you’ll have to guess that. Wilts is a tricky county to complete. Many of the entries are in villages with temperamental bus services and “modern” opening hours. On the other hand, the… Continue reading POTTERING ROUND PEWSEY
ASTONISHED IN ALDERSHOT
Enough of the Midlands, as Tuesday brought a trip to the prosperous South-East, which is at least well-supplied with cheap Travelodges and those odd Days Inn places. It’s just a shame they’re all in Fleet. Logic tells me we’ve only been to Aldershot thrice in our lives, which puts it behind Goole on my league table. … Continue reading ASTONISHED IN ALDERSHOT
THE JOY OF 6X
Wiltshire is a great county, particularly if you have the strength of character to appreciate Swindon. Despite having an Ember Inn and a Yates in the Guide, the pubs aren’t that bad. 20 years ago Wadworth 6X was one of the revered beers in CAMRA circles, as common in Beer Guide pubs as Adnams, Pride, and Castle Eden. … Continue reading THE JOY OF 6X
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