My last night in Wales, and Duncan met Baa Baa Toure for the first time. It was emotional. Haverfordwest is a great place to be emotional in (NGPTBEISS 3.5+). Duncan, who’s just broke his blog silence by welcoming the new GBG, had done all the Guide pubs for 3,788 miles around, so it was a… Continue reading SPOONS CURRY NIGHT IN HAVERFORDWEST
Tag: West Wales
LEARNING (UNDER DURESS) TO LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC IN HAVERFORDWEST
Back to mid August, with the whole of Wales ticked and England about to fall I was about to enter the most exciting period of my life. I know you’re supposed to say the birth of your children is the most exciting time, but why lie to you now ? The GBG is laid out… Continue reading LEARNING (UNDER DURESS) TO LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC IN HAVERFORDWEST
PONTFAEN’S DYFFRYN ARMS STANDS DEFIANT
Just back from Cardigan with many tales to tell, but for now I’ll just answer Dave’s question about the Dyffryn Arms, one of our classic, basic, unspoilt pubs. YES, it’s (just) back open after the fire this year, Dave. And as great as ever. My first visit since that 33rd birthday trip I mentioned recently.… Continue reading PONTFAEN’S DYFFRYN ARMS STANDS DEFIANT
BITTER, BATTER & BARAFUNDLE
It’s a dreadful life, slogging round the country, having the first beer out of the barrel in a cheerless dining pub just so the owner has a bit less to tip away a week later you don’t have to. And then walking two miles uphill downhill both ways just so I can bring you pictures… Continue reading BITTER, BATTER & BARAFUNDLE
UNDER THE COSH IN COSHESTON
I see young BRAPA is back in Cornwall, no doubt whining about the rain and justifying his use of taxis. No such problem for me in another smart dining pub tantalisingly out of range of the average P. Docker. Cosheston is situated on an inlet of the Daugleddau estuary, says Wiki, which is easy for… Continue reading UNDER THE COSH IN COSHESTON
A VIEW OF THE CLEDDAU
A nice uncontroversial pub next; one you could take your parents to without them leaving a grotty review on Trip Advisor. Clearly, the bridge over the River Cleddau was built by the residents of Pembroke Dock in 1990 to allow them to sample the award winning Burton Ale in Burton at the Jolly Sailor. Of… Continue reading A VIEW OF THE CLEDDAU
“DO YOU WANT TO BUY A PUB ?”
Yep, still in West Wales. In fact, by the time I finish writing up this May trip I’ll probably be back there with Duncan. Finally some great beer, the sort that makes you turn to Mrs RM (if she’d been there) and say “Try this, Mrs RM. THIS is the pinnacle of the brewer’s… Continue reading “DO YOU WANT TO BUY A PUB ?”
A LITTLE HAVEN, OF SORTS
On my 33rd birthday, I spent the evening in Little Haven‘s Swan Inn, the waves lashing against the sea walls while Mrs RM and I ate chicken in a basket and drank pints of Worthington Best. Well, I did, while Mrs RM looked on jealously. There it is at the top, looking very lovely and… Continue reading A LITTLE HAVEN, OF SORTS
V60 IS BEST IN HAVERFORDWEST
I doubt there are many folk whose highlight of a trip to West Wales would be a return to Haverfordwest, 22 years after a Christmas visit to the unchanging Pembroke Yeoman. Sadly, my other previous tick has lost a few letters and acquired some garlic. Yes, not for me the Guardian readers pashmina-friendly bolt-holes of… Continue reading V60 IS BEST IN HAVERFORDWEST
A PEMBROKE PIG-OUT
I know how you love my weird music and Chinese takeaway tips, but here’s a great chippy for next time you’re lost near Milford Haven. £3.20 Anytime Day Return from the Docks to (old) Pembroke. I’m not wasting £3.20 when it’s only a 44 minute walk and you get views like this on the hill.… Continue reading A PEMBROKE PIG-OUT
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