Archive for ‘London’ Category
Walthamstow Pub Crawl – Part 1

Published: Feb 2nd, 2014 |
First part of a write up of a pub crawl round Walthamstow in East London. Features the Dukes Head, William Morris and the Waltham Forest Social Club. Real ale found in each.
The Speaker, Westminster – Summer Ales and Stouts (2013)

Published: Jun 17th, 2013 |
Dennis at The Speaker in Westminster has sent me his listing for his specials for the remainder of June and into July 2013.
The Speaker, Westminster – Summer Ales and Stouts (2013): Read the full post »
Station Bars Postscript 1 – The Beer House, Waterloo

Published: Dec 13th, 2012 |
Review of brief visit to the Beer House at Waterloo Station in London – situated in what used to be the Wellesley.
Station Bars Postscript 1 – The Beer House, Waterloo: Read the full post »
A Tale of Two Station Bars

Published: Dec 3rd, 2012 |
Recently I visited two station bars in Londonl in one evening – one of which only opened earlier this year. It was interesting to compare and contrast the styles.
What Happened to the Cove Bar – Part 2

Published: Jun 25th, 2011 |
Pictures of what became of the Cove Bar in Covent Garden – a French patisserie anyone?
What Happened to the Cove Bar – Part 2: Read the full post »
The Speaker – Pale Ales and Porters – March 2011

Published: Mar 12th, 2011 |
Pale Ales and Porters – the beer list from the Speaker in Westminster starting 14th March 2011.
The Speaker – Pale Ales and Porters – March 2011: Read the full post »
The Harp, National Pub of the Year

Published: Feb 22nd, 2011 |
The Harp in Covent Garden has been crowned CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2010/2011. The presentation at the pub was a fun event.
So Farewell to the Cove Bar in Covent Garden

Published: Jan 16th, 2011 |
Was wandering across Covent Garden Piazza on Friday last week and I made a sad discovery – the Cove Bar is no more.
So Farewell to the Cove Bar in Covent Garden: Read the full post »
Thameslink and Borough Market

Published: Dec 21st, 2010 |
Two striking pictures of the new Thameslink railway bridge and pubs in Borough Market.
Hoxton, Barnsbury and Angel Pub Crawl

Published: Oct 4th, 2010 |
A pub crawl around Islington featuring 4 good pubs.