Archive for March, 2010
Is Harvey’s Best The New Young’s Ordinary?
Mar 22nd, 2010 |
Some years ago there were beers that seemed to be everywhere in London – Wadworths 6X, Fuller’s london Pride and Young’s Ordinary (Bitter) for example. Assuming you liked those beers they were always a good fallback if there was nothing else available.
But, quality could vary. Whereas 6X and London Pride were fairly presentable in most places, Young’s Ordinary actually never seemed to live up to its Wandsworth promise when drunk in non-Young’s pubs
Now, Wadworths 6X is rare in London and although London Pride and Young’s Ordinary are still available in Fuller’s and Young’s pubs, other beers taken their place in other pubs – including Harvey’s Sussex Best.
Now Harvey’s Best is a particular favourite of mine, so whenever it’s available I’m tempted to try it. But after some recent disappointments I’m being more careful.
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The Pembury Tavern, Hackney
Mar 12th, 2010 |
The Pembury Tavern, Hackney
Hackney in north-east London isn’t my normal stomping ground, but I was recently in that area for a business meeting and stumbled upon the Pembury Tavern.
The Pembury Tavern is close to Hackney Downs railway station on a busy crossroads. My visit coincided with the start of the rush hour, and the traffic outside was getting nowhere fast.
The outside of the pub is impressive but looks grey on a grey winter’s day. But the inside is open and welcoming despite being sparsely decorated.
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