Mar
12
2013
I think Jane Austen would have felt right at home in 23 Hope Street, Liverpool. But this elegantly fronted Georgian terrace, smartly made up with its pretty hanging baskets and carriage lamps conceals an unexpected box of delights. What the A-board on its doorstep announcing an affordable pre-theatre menu …
Jun
28
2012
In 1972 summers were proper summers. It was in the June of that year that I paid my first visit to Ilkley. I was on a cycling holiday, and Ilkley was the first stop on my ride from Leeds. A solo holiday in the Yorkshire Dales! Four plastic bags …
May
03
2012
“20 carefully selected beers in our bar and outside Herbert Spencer bar. Real BBQ every evening. Live music.” 3rd – 6th May Programme
We called by recently and were delighted by the excellent range of fine cask and keg beer. I was particularly happy to find …
Apr
16
2012
This delightful little pub defies convention. You really have to see it to believe it and once you’ve seen it, you’ll want to adopt it as your own. The first thing is that it’s hidden behind a gift shop. OK, so the shop is owned by the York Brewery, but even …
Apr
11
2012
This is the kind of pub that you’ll want to adopt as your home from home. No game machines, no piped music, no plasma screens. Just a comfy, serene space to enjoy your own company, or the company of friends.
The Phoenix has developed a strong following amongst …
Apr
03
2012
Ah, Pivni! This was the high point of our stay in the beautiful historic town of York. There are so many architectural delights in this ancient city that making a judgment based on appearance tends to become a blur. However, no-one is ever going to judge a …
Mar
07
2012
The Bear and Staff is another one of those glitzy Nicholson’s pubs. It has a gorgeous interior with some fine original detail and lovely copper-topped tables. For this kind of ostentatious pub, it has a pleasant mellow atmosphere. A good selection of beers at standard prices for central London make this a good …
Mar
06
2012
A pub that has more atmosphere and pump-clips to the square inch than you would have thought possible! This pub has so much character – unlike some other London pubs where ostentation appears to come out of a spray can. The pub mood is jolly, upbeat, and convivial. Getting a seat …
Mar
05
2012
This Nicholson’s pub is a perfect example of an unspoiled, opulent Victorian interior. If you haven’t been – you really should see it – quite unique. I was amazed by the glitzy interior but in my humble opinion I felt it, curiously, had no atmosphere to speak of. I’m glad I went, though …
Feb
29
2012
The last stop on our day in London was the Cask Beer Company’s pub in Clerkenwell. Our earlier experience at Cask in Pimlico gave us an idea of what to expect and we were not disappointed. The combination of an amazing range of …
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