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When you haven’t been able to go to the pub for a while, which pubs you choose to visit first says something about what you really want, deep down.The Marble Arch in Manchester came first, almost by accident, but not unreasonably. It’s an eternal, all-time-great national treasure.
Next, of course, came The Drapers Arms (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/the-beginning-of-the-end-back-at-the-drapers/) here in Bristol – our favourite and our former local, 228 visits to date. It was followed closely by the nearby Annexe, with its convenient pizza.
Then, rather to our surprise, it was The Portcullis (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/a-new-love-affair-interrupted/) – a pub we didn’t think we’d had time to develop a fondness for.
A potential new local, The Old Stillage, came next. Perhaps we’re craving the thrill of the new? It’s not an #EveryPubInBristol (https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryPubInBristol?s=09) candidate because we’ve already ticked it, but that was back in September 2018.
Then, in London, we couldn’t resist Cask, a pub we perhaps thought we were slightly over. It can feel soulless, hectic, bad-tempered and expensive but… That beer selection. Those big windows. That collection of enamel advertising signs. Visiting last weekend, it couldn’t have been more delightful: as friendly and peaceful as an inn on the village green.
Next, we schlepped seven miles on foot, along the Thames and the barely-there River Wandle, to The Sultan in Wimbledon. We’ve only been once, and it’s hardly convenient, but something about it lodged in our minds. It’s not merely a good pub but, maybe, close to the ideal: on a back street; unpretentious; fully worn-in without being grotty; and with great, great beer.
Where next? Well, we’ve actually drawn up a hit list:
The Good Measure
The Merchant’s Arms
The Orchard
And, of course, all of Sheffield.
Which pubs did you really miss? (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/which-pubs-did-you-really-miss/) originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog (https://boakandbailey.com)
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When you haven’t been able to go to the pub for a while, which pubs you choose to visit first says something about what you really want, deep down.The Marble Arch in Manchester came first, almost by accident, but not unreasonably. It’s an eternal, all-time-great national treasure.
Next, of course, came The Drapers Arms (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/the-beginning-of-the-end-back-at-the-drapers/) here in Bristol – our favourite and our former local, 228 visits to date. It was followed closely by the nearby Annexe, with its convenient pizza.
Then, rather to our surprise, it was The Portcullis (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/a-new-love-affair-interrupted/) – a pub we didn’t think we’d had time to develop a fondness for.
A potential new local, The Old Stillage, came next. Perhaps we’re craving the thrill of the new? It’s not an #EveryPubInBristol (https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryPubInBristol?s=09) candidate because we’ve already ticked it, but that was back in September 2018.
Then, in London, we couldn’t resist Cask, a pub we perhaps thought we were slightly over. It can feel soulless, hectic, bad-tempered and expensive but… That beer selection. Those big windows. That collection of enamel advertising signs. Visiting last weekend, it couldn’t have been more delightful: as friendly and peaceful as an inn on the village green.
Next, we schlepped seven miles on foot, along the Thames and the barely-there River Wandle, to The Sultan in Wimbledon. We’ve only been once, and it’s hardly convenient, but something about it lodged in our minds. It’s not merely a good pub but, maybe, close to the ideal: on a back street; unpretentious; fully worn-in without being grotty; and with great, great beer.
Where next? Well, we’ve actually drawn up a hit list:
The Good Measure
The Merchant’s Arms
The Orchard
And, of course, all of Sheffield.
Which pubs did you really miss? (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/which-pubs-did-you-really-miss/) originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog (https://boakandbailey.com)
More... (https://boakandbailey.com/2021/08/which-pubs-did-you-really-miss/)