Aug
08
2012
If you live in and around Manchester, Joshua Brooks will need no introduction. This acclaimed club has won numerous awards. I’m not going to apologise for my inability to do this vibrant venue justice as clubbing is no longer my thing. Instead take a look at this review which, I think will …
Jun
06
2012
It has been several years since we visited the Trent Navigation and we’d heard that it had been refurbished so we thought it was high time that we paid it a visit. What an improvement – in fact, it’s so different that we could scarcely recognize it! It’s smart, warm, comfortable with …
May
21
2012
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide used to, a long time ago, review a certain real ale pub in Bradford with just three words: “Beer Drinker’s Mecca”. That would, I feel, be a suitable review for this marvellous pub: The Grove. It’s situated just outside the centre of Huddersfield and a 5-10 …
May
11
2012
On the wettest day in April that I’ve seen in a long while, the Rutland Arms was a welcome port in a storm. Despite the rain, and it was truly torrential, the pub had still attracted several loyal customers, a number of whom were enjoying lunch. It’s one of those …
May
03
2012
We had been looking forward to our latest trip to Sheffield for some time. Top of the list was Greystones. This new Thornbridge pub is quite a sight on steep Greystones road, it’s a substantial half timbered building with an impressive frontage.
High ceilings and large …
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
13
2012
A few steps from York Minster, this tranquil little pub offers a peaceful retreat from the tourist hurley burley. For the discerning beer drinker, it has a lot to offer: an eclectic choice of quality, hard-to-find beers, no piped music or bandits, and a strict no children policy. The peaceful …
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
05
2012
The Maltings has a dedicated following amongst locals and visitors to York who prize it for its range of quality beers and tasty no-nonsense British pub grub. Attitude is written large all over this famous York institution. There’s nothing prissy about The Maltings: it offers a sanctuary of …
Mar
14
2012
According to the NZ Facebook page: “Get ready for a quiz like no other! Ross will be starting the New Zealand Arms quiz on Wednesday at 8pm. All rounds designed to stop the i-phone cheaters so come down for a good time and try a quiz that will be very …
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