villa4europe Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Moon under water to me is the absolutely bloody huge spoons in Manchester 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted February 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2016 On 2015-10-05 at 15:07, islingtonclaret said: The Sam Smith's pubs are about the only place I can consistantly get a good pint. Failing that, The Prince of Wales in Highgate is a great pub with all the characters from the village, sometimes spoiled by a dodgy pint. I'll be visiting London in a couple of weeks. (Around the O2) Any recommendations apart from the above that needs a visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: http://theorwellprize.co.uk/george-orwell/by-orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/ read this in the sun paper today. quite a pleasant read. Yeah it's an enjoyable, rather wistful read. Drinking beer from a vessel made of china, I must give that a go some day. I remember reading that article last year and wondering what Orwell would make of the Moon under water in Wolverhampton. As for pub recommendations, if George's Moon under water in Wolves doesn't appeal, The Posada is quite good. Probably one of, if not the best pub in the centre of town. And following a stag do a few months ago, if you're ever in Cork, I'd suggest The Oval and An Bodhran Bar. Both small, traditional pubs with a good atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 If I went for a pint between lectures then posada was my watering hole of choice, Cuban Revolution if I'm going to the civic, Gifford if I'm on a session there (rare) Went to the grain store for a couple before the preseason game in the summer, was pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 16 hours ago, Tegis said: I'll be visiting London in a couple of weeks. (Around the O2) Any recommendations apart from the above that needs a visit? If you're visiting the O2, you'll be around Greenwich. A couple of regular boozers for me in that neck of the woods are: The Gypsy Moth - this is by the Cutty Sark. If you arrive in Greenwich via. the Thames Clipper, it's the first pub you encounter. Good food in this one, a lovely little beer garden. They used to have an unusual beer selection, but someone bought it out a couple of years ago....I think Taylor Walker or M&B. The Greenwich Union - A meantime pub, and Meantime make a lovely pint. If you're a real ale purist, maybe not for you as Meantime have adopted the American style 'pale ale' revolution everyone is going mad for - so it's all Nitro tap. If you're more up for a traditional pint head next door to Richard I - Probably the best beer in this area. Had a couple of sessions here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 16 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: Yeah it's an enjoyable, rather wistful read. Drinking beer from a vessel made of china, I must give that a go some day. I remember reading that article last year and wondering what Orwell would make of the Moon under water in Wolverhampton. As for pub recommendations, if George's Moon under water in Wolves doesn't appeal, The Posada is quite good. Probably one of, if not the best pub in the centre of town. And following a stag do a few months ago, if you're ever in Cork, I'd suggest The Oval and An Bodhran Bar. Both small, traditional pubs with a good atmosphere. I wonder what he'd have made of what was the Moon Under Water on Upper Street, a stones throw from Canonbury Square where he lived. I don't think the people that named the pub read the article. It was cack. Still is. Good for football, and I don't have that much interest in that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted February 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2016 19 minutes ago, islingtonclaret said: If you're visiting the O2, you'll be around Greenwich. A couple of regular boozers for me in that neck of the woods are: The Gypsy Moth - this is by the Cutty Sark. If you arrive in Greenwich via. the Thames Clipper, it's the first pub you encounter. Good food in this one, a lovely little beer garden. They used to have an unusual beer selection, but someone bought it out a couple of years ago....I think Taylor Walker or M&B. The Greenwich Union - A meantime pub, and Meantime make a lovely pint. If you're a real ale purist, maybe not for you as Meantime have adopted the American style 'pale ale' revolution everyone is going mad for - so it's all Nitro tap. If you're more up for a traditional pint head next door to Richard I - Probably the best beer in this area. Had a couple of sessions here. I've been to the Gypsy Moth. Was a lovely day and the beer-garden was indeed excellent. Will check the other two, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 17, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 6 October 2015 at 17:48, Wainy316 said: Going overseas, Szimpla in Budapest is one of my favourite drinking establishments on earth, if a little tourist heavy. More of a ruin bar than pub but I'm including it anyway... Have to give you a belated like for this Wainy. I went to this place for a stag a couple of years ago, but had no idea what it was called until I just re-read your post (we were referring to it as "Derelicte" all weekend and have done ever since). Fantastic sprawling place, really lively, a must if you're in Budapest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 30, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) This thread has been quiet lately. The Combermere Arms on the outskirts of Wolverhampton city centre, in Chapel Ash. Don't order a jägerbomb though, the last time I was in there, the gentleman serving wasn't sure how it was made and quoted me £5.50 per bomb. Fun facts about this one, which you'll no doubt find fascinating. As well as having a tree in the gents, I also used to work in the white building in the left of the picture. I knew you'd be fascinated. Edited May 1, 2016 by Shropshire Lad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 12 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: This thread has been quiet lately. I've barely been out this year due to various factors (work, illness, useless mates!) but now the better weather is approaching, need to get my drinking boots back on. Nothing better than a lazy afternoon in the sun soaked beer garden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 1, 2016 4 hours ago, Xela said: I've barely been out this year due to various factors (work, illness, useless mates!) but now the better weather is approaching, need to get my drinking boots back on. Nothing better than a lazy afternoon in the sun soaked beer garden. These drinking boots of yours, are they slip ons or velcro? Yeah, once the sunny weather arrives I'll be looking for nice beer gardens so I can sip a cold pint and stare at ladies in summer dresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 1, 2016 I can highly recommend The Griffin Inn in Shustoke if anyone is daytripping in the north warwickshire area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_Wren Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The boot in Weymouth is a legendary pub. Make sure you have a pint of the cheddar valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Perfect weekend for a day in a beer garden. Messaged my mates and all of them have got other commitments (family, kids, etc) I need new friends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 8, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 8, 2016 4 hours ago, Xela said: Perfect weekend for a day in a beer garden. Messaged my mates and all of them have got other commitments (family, kids, etc) I need new friends. I recognise a call to arms in order to go for a pint when I see one. Oh Xela, my Xela!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 The Beacon Hotel, Sedgley. They do a nice drop of ruby beer and have some interesting real ales on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 21 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: I recognise a call to arms in order to go for a pint when I see one. Oh Xela, my Xela!!! I even offered to drive. Christ, I must be awful company recently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 9, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2016 47 minutes ago, Xela said: I even offered to drive. Christ, I must be awful company recently! These days I find it easy to head to my local for a few drinks by myself. I've met a fair few people I perhaps wouldn't have spoken to if I had arrived with my mates. But I guess an afternoon session in a beer garden on your own isn't quite the same! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Not for the beer, but they do great Indian mixed grills. New Soho Tavern in Hockley/Handsworth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Xela said: Not for the beer, but they do great Indian mixed grills. New Soho Tavern in Hockley/Handsworth Good shout, the food is different class! I love the Soho Tavern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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