Gosforth Hall Inn, Gosforth
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
Gosforth Hall was built in 1658, the year of Oliver Cromwell’s death and retains many original features including the Coat of Arms produced by Robert Copley, a devout Catholic, in 1673. The pub has a good selection of beer and is well known for it’s range of homemade pies.
The Seven Stars, Bristol
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
The Seven Stars is a 17th century pub located in the centre of Bristol, a short walk from the railway station. The Grade-II listed building was first mentioned in 1694 when the pub was transferred to a Sir John Hawkins from the Saunders family brewing dynasty.
Ye Olde Mitre Tavern, London
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
Ye Olde Mitre is a very well known, and very well hidden pub in the centre of London. Situated in the small alleway of Ely Court, one entrance is from Hatton Garden, the famous jewellery street and the other from Ely Place, a dead-end street that has it’s own security guard, or beadle.
18th Annual Maltings Beer Festival, Newton Abbot
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Beer Festivals
The Maltings Beer Festival is now in its 18th year and is organised by the South West branch of SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers). It is held at Tuckers Maltings in Newton Abbot on the south coast of England and for two weeks, a working malting floor is closed so that one of the biggest beer festivals in the UK can take place.
Off The Rails, Weston-super-Mare
Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
Off the Rails is a handy pub located on platform 2 of Weston-super-Mare train station. The pub is basic but has two or three real ales and a cider or two available.
The Kirkstile Inn, Cumbria
Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
The Kirkstile Inn is a 16th century pub and hotel located between Loweswater and Crummock Water (Loweswater Lake and Crummock Water are about ½ mile away). Surrounded by stunning peaks and fells, the pub has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is popular with walkers.
The Bank, Bristol
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
The Bank is an independent locally owned traditional pub, set in the heart of Bristol city centre. The compact, one-bar pub is a supporter of local breweries and usually has around 3 ales on tap and a cider.
The Black Friar, London
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
Unique, fabulous and completely over the top. The Black Friar is unlike any other pub in London. Built around 1875, the Black Friar took its name from the Dominican Friary that existed in the area between c1278 and c1538. The Art Nouveau Grade II listed pub is decorated throughout with jovial friars eating, drinking and enjoying themselves.
Haunch of Venison, Salisbury
Posted on 17. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
The Haunch of Venison is one of the oldest pubs in Salisbury and according to the pub’s website, the first record of it is circa 1320 when the building was used to house craftsmen working on the nearby cathedral spire. The pub does look as old as they say it is with large oak beams throughout, old wooden doors, basic wooden furniture throughout and upper floors that are slanted.
Woodin’s Shades, London
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Robert Gale in Pubs
Woodin’s Shades is one of half a dozen or so pubs located in close proximity of Liverpool Street Station. Owned by Nicholsons, the pub is a standard British pub with wooden floors and high ceilings. As with most Nicholsons pubs, the beer selection is good and reasonably priced for London.
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