The Oxford Companion to Beer

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The CAMRA Guide to London's Best Beer, Pubs & Bars

CAMRA's guide to 250 of the best pubs and bars in London.

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The Hand and Shears, London

Posted on 29. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The Hand and Shears, London

The Hand and Shears is a simple Victorian pub located on Cloth Fair near Smithfield Market, an area steeped in history.

You can usually find Courage beers at the pub along with one or two guest ales.

The Feathers, London

Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The Feathers, London

The Feathers is a spacious Victorian pub owned by Nicholson’s. Located just across the road from St James’s Underground Station, the pub is very easy to get to.

As with all Nicholson’s pubs, the selection of beer is good and up to 6 ales can be available at any one time.

The George, London

Posted on 12. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The George, London

The George is a Greene King owned pub located on Great Portland Street, London.

The Victorian pub has an impressive interior and serves beers from both Greene King and other breweries from around the country.

Crown and Sugarloaf, London

Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

Crown and Sugarloaf, London

The Crown and Sugarloaf is a tiny one roomed Samuel Smith owned pub located just off Fleet Street in the City of London.

The pub has an impressive Victorian style interior and an interesting history.

Pen and Wig, Newport

Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

Pen and Wig, Newport

The Pen and Wig is located on Stow Hill in the centre of Newport, south Wales.

The pub serves a selection of real ales such as Flowers and Bass as well as a changing guest ale.

The Inn at Freshford, Freshford

Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The Inn at Freshford, Freshford

The Inn at Freshford is a 16th century pub located just south of Bath.

The pub is owned by the Box Steam brewery and serves award winning beer good food.

Anchor and Hope, Salisbury

Posted on 05. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

Anchor and Hope, Salisbury

The Anchor and Hope is a traditional pub located on a back street in Salisbury and is featured in the Good Beer Guide 2011.

The pub serves up to three ales – Hobgoblin, Sharps Doombar and Courage Best.

The Rake, London

Posted on 04. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The Rake, London

The Rake is the only pub located within London’s famous Borough Market.

It is one of the smallest pubs in the capital and serves an excellent selection of cask, keg and bottled beers.

The Old Contemptibles, Birmingham

Posted on 01. Dec, 2010 by in Pubs

The Old Contemptibles, Birmingham

The Old Contemptibles is an impressively decorated Nicholson’s pub located in the heart of Birmingham city centre.

It is named after the First World War heroes, the British Expeditionary Force led by General Sir John French.