Volunteer Rifleman’s Arms, Bath

Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

The Voluneer Rifleman’s Arms is a freehouse located in the centre of Bath, just off New Bond Street.

The small pub always has four ales available including cask Bass along with cider such as Bath Ales Bounders.

Ye Olde Boot Inn, Chester

Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

Located upstairs on one of Chester’s famous ‘rows’, the Old Boot is a Samuel Smith pub that dates back to 17th century with the pub sign bearing a date of 1643.

Licensed to Sell

Posted on 21. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Books

Licensed to Sell is a revised edition of English Heritage’s study of British public houses and is one of the most comprehensive guides to the history of pubs currently available.

The 200-page book is crammed full of black and white and colour photographs, pub plans, old advertisements and drawings.

The White Lion, Bristol

Posted on 17. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

The White Lion is a tiny single-roomed pub located in the heart of Bristol city centre.

Owned by the Wickwar Brewing Co, the pub always has five beers available from the brewery.

Worcester Beer Festival, 2011

Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Beer Festivals

The Worcester Beer Festival is a popular CAMRA organised event that is now in its 12th year.

The festival has been going from strength to strength each year and this year broke all records.

Robin Hood, Bristol

Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

The Robin Hood is a well stocked pub that’s slightly off the beaten track on St Michael’s Hill.

The selection of beers is impressive with around 6 cask ales always available manly from local breweries but also from further afield.

Captain Kidd, London

Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

The Captain Kidd is a Samuel Smith owned pub located in a prime location on the northern bank of the River Thames in Wapping, East London.

As expected, all beer is from the Samuel Smith brewery which means you either love it or hate it.

The Nell Gwynne, London

Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

The Nell Gwynne is a small traditional pub tucked tucked away down an alleyway between the Strand and Maiden Lane. Despite its location The pub was quite devoid of tourists.

This freehouse usually has 4 ales available – Courage Best, Bombardier, Deuchars IPA plus one guest.

De Hems, London

Posted on 02. Aug, 2011 by Robert Gale in Pubs

De Hems is a Nicholson’s-owned Dutch Café Bar located in the centre of London near both Chinatown and Piccadilly Circus.

The pub serves a variety of both Dutch and Belgian beers in bottles and on draught.