Date for Summer 2022 crawl in Winchester.

[Bucking Fastard]

I have listed the Fridays in June and July excluding the Jubilee Bank Holiday Friday.

[Quinno]

Winchester's a great little place for a crawl. Been there a few times so happy to help organise the list...

[Bucking Fastard]

Winchester's a great little place for a crawl. Been there a few times so happy to help organise the list...

It looks like between you and Moby there is a very thorough knowledge of virtually ALL the pubs in Winchester....so I look forward to seeing the list.:notworthy:

[Mobyduck]

It looks like between you and Moby there is a very thorough knowledge of virtually ALL the pubs in Winchester....so I look forward to seeing the list.:notworthy:

I'm sure we can cobble something together.

[Mobyduck]

Initial Pub thoughts and not in any crawl order (timings need to be checked ect) , pubs for consideration as follows,

Must do pubs IMO....
Albion (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14133/)
Black Boy (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14135/)
Wykham Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14201/)
Hyde Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14163/)
Fulflood Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14156/)* (this ones a bit out of town but well worth the look for the more intrepid)

Other considerations....

Old Gaolhouse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/56865/) (Spoons for earlybirds and those that way inclined)
King Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14166/)(pairs nicely with The Hyde Tavern)
St James Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14190/) (nearest of listed pubs to The Fulflood)
Overdraft (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/85804/) ( Crafty option)
Old Vine (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14175/)
Eclipse Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14149/) (for the pub and probably not interesting beer)
Alfies (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/59867/)
Queen Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14181/) (another involving a bit of a hike)

Thats 13 pubs, maybe Quinno or others have other suggestions that we can add and whittle down to a solid crawl.

[london calling]

Checked opening times with Google.Most open at 12.00.Queens inn 11.00 Hyde tavern 6.00.Alfies 6.00.Old vine seems to be a hotel so 11.00 and the Black dog shuts between 2.30 -5.00.

[london calling]

Checked Untapped.As you would expect not a great range of beers but plenty of red cat and flowerpots beers who are good brewers.Also Alfred's brewery who I have not had.Overdraft has keg only but great choice imo .

[Pangolin]

i wouldn't disagree with any of those (other than walking distance!) and the remainder are mainly GK, a couple of Fullers and restaurant chains. Has anyone been to the Westgate (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14194/) recently? Gone a bit upmarket but it used to have some some good ales pre-Covid.

[Mobyduck]

Have been to all the mentioned pubs but some not for a few years, when we have a date I may go and have a look beforehand as Winchester is only 30 minutes down the tracks for me. Agree about the walking distance but not much can be done about that.

[london calling]

Red cat and Tiny rebel seems to be the regular cask beers in the
Westgate

[Quinno]

Initial Pub thoughts and not in any crawl order (timings need to be checked ect) , pubs for consideration as follows,

Must do pubs IMO....
Albion (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14133/)
Black Boy (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14135/)
Wykham Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14201/)
Hyde Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14163/)
Fulflood Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14156/)* (this ones a bit out of town but well worth the look for the more intrepid)

Other considerations....

Old Gaolhouse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/56865/) (Spoons for earlybirds and those that way inclined)
King Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14166/)(pairs nicely with The Hyde Tavern)
St James Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14190/) (nearest of listed pubs to The Fulflood)
Overdraft (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/85804/) ( Crafty option)
Old Vine (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14175/)
Eclipse Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14149/) (for the pub and probably not interesting beer)
Alfies (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/59867/)
Queen Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14181/) (another involving a bit of a hike)

Thats 13 pubs, maybe Quinno or others have other suggestions that we can add and whittle down to a solid crawl.

Yeah that's pretty much how I'd line them up as well. Those 5 'must-do' pubs I agree with. The Albion is right by the station so ideal for a first and/or final pint.

Westgate could be a wild card. I was unimpressed on my first post-refurb visit in 2017 (!) and haven't felt the need to go back since so no new info from me.

The Queen has been very impressive on each of my visits. As mentioned it is a bit of a hike so one for the more mobile and energetic. WhatPub claims an 11am opening time. In contrast, the Hyde (which is a bit away from the main drag) doesn't open until 6 on weekdays, so I'd suggest that's the final scheduled stop.

[sheffield hatter]

Agree about the walking distance but not much can be done about that.

Are there no buses? Plus Bus bought (for less than the price of a pint) with train tickets, or bus passes for those of us lucky enough to have reached the state pension age can take a lot of the fatigue out of pub crawling.


The number 1 bus service, from Winchester railway station to Southampton (https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services/BLUS/1?date=2022-05-13&direction=inbound&all=on) has a stop in Ranelagh Road just around the corner from the Queen, and runs every 20 minutes.

[Mobyduck]

Are there no buses? Plus Bus bought (for less than the price of a pint) with train tickets, or bus passes for those of us lucky enough to have reached the state pension age can take a lot of the fatigue out of pub crawling.


The number 1 bus service, from Winchester railway station to Southampton (https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services/BLUS/1?date=2022-05-13&direction=inbound&all=on) has a stop in Ranelagh Road just around the corner from the Queen, and runs every 20 minutes.
Smart arse. :D

[sheffield hatter]

Smart arse. :D

:p

[Komakino]

I'm in, but looks like the 15th July would be the best bet for me due to work cover being required on the 29th. The missus goes in for an op this Monday, so June is a write-off until she's recovered as she'll likely want to spend the day in the city whilst I'm imbibing.

Have been to Winchester a couple of times, but never had a drink in the centre, the closest being this (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14182/) venue for a gig (a Kiwi band called Die! Die! Die! if anyone wanted to know), which isn't classed as central.

It's been on the hitlist for a number of years, so be good to get some of its pubs ticked off. If I twist her arm, I might get a visit to The Wonston (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14200/) if we make a day or two of it.

[Tris39]

I'm in, but looks like the 15th July would be the best bet for me due to work cover being required on the 29th.

Looks like with 9 votes each it's going to be the 15th or 29th. Would it be good to have a run-off between the two so as to include as many people as possible?

[Bucking Fastard]

Looks like with 9 votes each it's going to be the 15th or 29th. Would it be good to have a run-off between the two so as to include as many people as possible?

The poll stays open until midday this coming Sunday,so hopefully more people will vote and thereby avoid a run-off.

[Mobyduck]

The poll stays open until midday this coming Sunday,so hopefully more people will vote and thereby avoid a run-off.

Or we could scrap the whole thing and vote for Saturdays :evilgrin: , Opening times are so much better and much more pub crawl friendly.
Only joking of course but its true. :D

[Quinno]

And Friday 15th takes a one point lead going into the final furlong...

[Bucking Fastard]

The poll has now closed and the winner is .......................... Friday 15th July

:bemerry:

[Pangolin]

The poll has now closed and the winner is .......................... Friday 15th July


That was a close one - I couldn't have made the 29th!!

[Gann]

That was a close one - I couldn't have made the 29th!!

Sadly the other way round for me.. I will be enjoying the pub delights of Llangollen that week...

[ETA]

That was a close one - I couldn't have made the 29th!!

Me neither. See you all there!

[ETA]

Sadly the other way round for me.. I will be enjoying the pub delights of Llangollen that week...

We'll have a few in your honour.

[Strongers]

The handbrake is overseas with work so I can't make this one either.

[Tris39]

We'll have a few in your honour.

Indeed.


The handbrake is overseas with work so I can't make this one either.

At least you're on the coast. ;)

[Mobyduck]

Ok, with the summer crawl looming on the horizon I've been having a look at the possible candidates and route, still trying to figure out the timings as there are some unhelpful opening hours involved combined with the best pubs are complete compass points apart and involve a bit of walking, anyway heres a list of pubs in a possible running order for starters, anyone please feel free to chip in with other suggestions or ideas.

Old Gaolhouse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/56865/) (Spoons) for early arrivals
Overdraft (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/85804/) (craft keg only)
Westgate (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14194/)
Fulflood Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14156/)*
St James Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14190/)
Old Vine (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14175/)
Eclipse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14149/)
Wykeham Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14201/)*
Black Boy (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14135/)* (opening Times 12.00-2.30 - 5.00-11.00)
Alfies (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/59867/) (opens 6.00)
Hyde Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14163/)* (opens 6.00)
The Albion (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14133/)*

I've starred the pubs I feel are must do's.

I've omitted The Queen Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14181/) as It is yet another walk but I guess its do-able for those that fancy it.
Also another wild card is The King Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14166/) close to The Hyde Tavern but time may be running short by then except for anyone staying over.

I shall try and fine tune some timings over the next couple of days as I'm aware some may want to be on their way home by 7.00

[Quinno]

The Albion used to be an early opener but alas no more, else I'd have suggested that one as the start point.

That looks like a fair route to me.

If Alfie's and Hyde both open at 6, I know which one I'll be doing...

[Mobyduck]

The Albion used to be an early opener but alas no more, else I'd have suggested that one as the start point.

That looks like a fair route to me.

If Alfie's and Hyde both open at 6, I know which one I'll be doing...

I only put Alfies in to break up the walk from the BB to the Hyde, I agree with you but its there to do If anyone wants.

[Mobyduck]

Ok, with the summer crawl looming on the horizon I've been having a look at the possible candidates and route, still trying to figure out the timings as there are some unhelpful opening hours involved combined with the best pubs are complete compass points apart and involve a bit of walking, anyway heres a list of pubs in a possible running order for starters, anyone please feel free to chip in with other suggestions or ideas.

Old Gaolhouse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/56865/) (Spoons) for early arrivals
Overdraft (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/85804/) (craft keg only)
Westgate (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14194/)
Fulflood Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14156/)*
St James Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14190/)
Old Vine (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14175/)
Eclipse (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14149/)
Wykeham Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14201/)*
Black Boy (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14135/)* (opening Times 12.00-2.30 - 5.00-11.00)
Alfies (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/59867/) (opens 6.00)
Hyde Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14163/)* (opens 6.00)
The Albion (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14133/)*

I've starred the pubs I feel are must do's.

I've omitted The Queen Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14181/) as It is yet another walk but I guess its do-able for those that fancy it.
Also another wild card is The King Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14166/) close to The Hyde Tavern but time may be running short by then except for anyone staying over.

I shall try and fine tune some timings over the next couple of days as I'm aware some may want to be on their way home by 7.00

Right this is my best stab at timings plus a bit of route editing, I'm under no illusions it will be this smooth though.

11.00 - 12.15 Old Gaolhouse, meet up in the Spoons.
12.20 - 12.45 Overdraft , keg only
12.50 - 13.15 The Westgate
13.30 - 14.00 The Fulflood Arms*
14.10 - 14.30 The St James Tavern
14.40 - 15.00 The Old Vine
15.00 - 15.20 The Eclipse
15.30 - 16.00 The Wykeham Arms*
16.15 - 16.45 The Queen Inn*
17.10 - 17.40 The Black Boy* ( opening times 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 23.00)
(Wild Card Alfies) 10 mins walk from black Boy and 10 mins to Hyde Tavern, opens 18.00.
( Wild Card The King Alfred) 2 mins walk from Hyde Tavern.( open 12.00 - 23.00)
18.00 - 18.30 The Hyde Tavern* ( opening times 18.00 - 23.00)
18.35 - 19.00 The Albion*

I've included sensible walking times in the timings but not with much leeway, for those with a more limited time frame I'ved marked what I consider the better pubs with a *, still a fair hike between them though. The Old Vine and Eclipse are quite small but very close to each other so maybe wise for the group to split visits.

[Tris39]

Right this is my best stab at timings plus a bit of route editing, I'm under no illusions it will be this smooth though.

11.00 - 12.15 Old Gaolhouse, meet up in the Spoons.
12.20 - 12.45 Overdraft , keg only
12.50 - 13.15 The Westgate
13.30 - 14.00 The Fulflood Arms*
14.10 - 14.30 The St James Tavern
14.40 - 15.00 The Old Vine
15.00 - 15.20 The Eclipse
15.30 - 16.00 The Wykeham Arms*
16.15 - 16.45 The Queen Inn*
17.10 - 17.40 The Black Boy* ( opening times 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 23.00)
(Wild Card Alfies) 10 mins walk from black Boy and 10 mins to Hyde Tavern, opens 18.00.
( Wild Card The King Alfred) 2 mins walk from Hyde Tavern.( open 12.00 - 23.00)
18.00 - 18.30 The Hyde Tavern* ( opening times 18.00 - 23.00)
18.35 - 19.00 The Albion*

I've included sensible walking times in the timings but not with much leeway, for those with a more limited time frame I'ved marked what I consider the better pubs with a *, still a fair hike between them though. The Old Vine and Eclipse are quite small but very close to each other so maybe wise for the group to split visits.

All looks nice and varied.:)

[Mobyduck]

Right this is my best stab at timings plus a bit of route editing, I'm under no illusions it will be this smooth though.

11.00 - 12.15 Old Gaolhouse, meet up in the Spoons.
12.20 - 12.45 Overdraft , keg only
12.50 - 13.15 The Westgate
13.30 - 14.00 The Fulflood Arms*
14.10 - 14.30 The St James Tavern
14.40 - 15.00 The Old Vine
15.00 - 15.20 The Eclipse
15.30 - 16.00 The Wykeham Arms*
16.15 - 16.45 The Queen Inn*
17.10 - 17.40 The Black Boy* ( opening times 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 23.00)
(Wild Card Alfies) 10 mins walk from black Boy and 10 mins to Hyde Tavern, opens 18.00.
( Wild Card The King Alfred) 2 mins walk from Hyde Tavern.( open 12.00 - 23.00)
18.00 - 18.30 The Hyde Tavern* ( opening times 18.00 - 23.00)
18.35 - 19.00 The Albion*

I've included sensible walking times in the timings but not with much leeway, for those with a more limited time frame I'ved marked what I consider the better pubs with a *, still a fair hike between them though. The Old Vine and Eclipse are quite small but very close to each other so maybe wise for the group to split visits.

A map overview. (https://goo.gl/maps/WUReZtGgyUoTvGP48)

Though the list hasn't come out in order.

[london calling]

Sorry can't make it.Shame as I don't like travelling and this would have been easy enough for me to get to.enjoy.

[Mobyduck]

Sorry can't make it.Shame as I don't like travelling and this would have been easy enough for me to get to.enjoy.

Damn, that is a shame John.

[Bucking Fastard]

Right this is my best stab at timings plus a bit of route editing, I'm under no illusions it will be this smooth though.

11.00 - 12.15 Old Gaolhouse, meet up in the Spoons.
12.20 - 12.45 Overdraft , keg only
12.50 - 13.15 The Westgate
13.30 - 14.00 The Fulflood Arms*
14.10 - 14.30 The St James Tavern
14.40 - 15.00 The Old Vine
15.00 - 15.20 The Eclipse
15.30 - 16.00 The Wykeham Arms*
16.15 - 16.45 The Queen Inn*
17.10 - 17.40 The Black Boy* ( opening times 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 23.00)
(Wild Card Alfies) 10 mins walk from black Boy and 10 mins to Hyde Tavern, opens 18.00.
( Wild Card The King Alfred) 2 mins walk from Hyde Tavern.( open 12.00 - 23.00)
18.00 - 18.30 The Hyde Tavern* ( opening times 18.00 - 23.00)
18.35 - 19.00 The Albion*

I've included sensible walking times in the timings but not with much leeway, for those with a more limited time frame I'ved marked what I consider the better pubs with a *, still a fair hike between them though. The Old Vine and Eclipse are quite small but very close to each other so maybe wise for the group to split visits.

Many thanks to Moby :notworthy: for coming up with this excellent route and timings.Sad to hear that london calling can't make it,but that does beg the question of who is turning up.Reading back through the thread it seems the following will be there,apologies for any omissions or errors.

Mobyduck +Big Steve
Quinno
Pangolin
Komakino
Bucking Fastard +Clive +Nige
ETA
rpadam
Tris 39


I will update as more confirmations roll in.
Looking forward to it.:drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:

[Mobyduck]

Many thanks to Moby :notworthy: for coming up with this excellent route and timings.Sad to hear that london calling can't make it,but that does beg the question of who is turning up.Reading back through the thread it seems the following will be there,apologies for any omissions or errors.

Moby Duck
Quinno
Pangolin
Komakino
Bucking Fastard
ETA
rpadam
Tris 39
sheffield hatter

I will update as more confirmations roll in.
Looking forward to it.:drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:
Big Steve will be along with me.

[sheffield hatter]

Reading back through the thread it seems the following will be there,apologies for any omissions or errors.


sheffield hatter



Apologies if I gave the impression I will be there. Unfortunately that is not the case.

Hope you all have a good time.

[Mobyduck]

Many thanks to Moby :notworthy: for coming up with this excellent route and timings.Sad to hear that london calling can't make it,but that does beg the question of who is turning up.Reading back through the thread it seems the following will be there,apologies for any omissions or errors.

Mobyduck +Big Steve
Quinno
Pangolin
Komakino
Bucking Fastard +Clive +Nige
ETA
rpadam
Tris 39


I will update as more confirmations roll in.
Looking forward to it.:drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:

Things are looking a bit slim on the attendance rate at the moment.

[Pangolin]

11.00 - 12.15 Old Gaolhouse, meet up in the Spoons.
12.20 - 12.45 Overdraft , keg only
12.50 - 13.15 The Westgate
13.30 - 14.00 The Fulflood Arms*
14.10 - 14.30 The St James Tavern
14.40 - 15.00 The Old Vine
15.00 - 15.20 The Eclipse
15.30 - 16.00 The Wykeham Arms*
16.15 - 16.45 The Queen Inn*
17.10 - 17.40 The Black Boy* ( opening times 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 23.00)
(Wild Card Alfies) 10 mins walk from black Boy and 10 mins to Hyde Tavern, opens 18.00.
( Wild Card The King Alfred) 2 mins walk from Hyde Tavern.( open 12.00 - 23.00)
18.00 - 18.30 The Hyde Tavern* ( opening times 18.00 - 23.00)
18.35 - 19.00 The Albion*

.

Has Dave worked his magic with the crawl tool, or if not could he please?

[london calling]

Things are looking a bit slim on the attendance rate at the moment.

For.anyone.north of London it's a bit of a trek.

[london calling]

For.anyone.north of London it's a bit of a trek.

And as.far as I am concerned its on a Friday.as usual.

[ETA]

For.anyone.north of London it's a bit of a trek.

It was a democratically selected venue though.

[ROBCamra]

£129.40 and 5h 13 minutes to get there with the return getting in at 06:06 the following morning.

Obviously I didn't vote for it! :evilgrin:

[Dave M]

Has Dave worked his magic with the crawl tool, or if not could he please?

Ooops, sorry for not doing this sooner.

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl/c743a0d3-6217-4544-92ee-5810cb472538/

[Quinno]

Given the heat being forecast I might elect to downsize my pubbage, especially towards the end!

[Tris39]

Given the heat being forecast I might elect to downsize my pubbage, especially towards the end!

Friday doesn't seem too bad, certainly not when compared to here.

[Mobyduck]

Ooops, sorry for not doing this sooner.

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl/c743a0d3-6217-4544-92ee-5810cb472538/

Nice one Dave.

[Pangolin]

Luckily out of our way (East of the King Alfred) and I doubt anyone here would be interested even if staying over, but be aware there is a Foodies Festival (https://foodiesfestival.com/events/winchester/)on starting tomorrow. Beers from Gritchies Brewery (at least) but probably not worth over £20 to get in!

[Tris39]

...but be aware there is a Foodies Festival (https://foodiesfestival.com/events/winchester/)on starting tomorrow.

Not just any old Foodies Festival, but one featuring N-Trance!

[rpadam]

Train times mean I will probably have to skip the 'spoons and join at venue #2 Overdraft.

[Real Ale Ray]

Disappointed we can't make this crawl, have a great day everyone :cheers:

[Komakino]

Due to some childcare issues tomorrow morning, I'll eventually be landing in Winchester at 13.18, so will endeavour to meet you all in the Fulflood.

[Quinno]

Not just any old Foodies Festival, but one featuring N-Trance!

If Kelly Llorenna's there to belt out Set U Free it might be worth the entrance.

[rpadam]

Sorry, having to bail slightly earlier than planned due to train trouble on my return journey... but great to see all those who could make it today.

[Mobyduck]

Sorry, having to bail slightly earlier than planned due to train trouble on my return journey... but great to see all those who could make it today.

The effort is always appreciated on a PuG crawl whatever the time constraints, good to see everybody today.

[ETA]

Thanks all for great crawl. See you on another one soon.

[Mobyduck]

Only managed a couple of photos on this trip and it seems we all forgot about a group photo.

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[Tris39]

Due to some childcare issues tomorrow morning, I'll eventually be landing in Winchester at 13.18, so will endeavour to meet you all in the Fulflood.

Good to finally meet you at last. I hope you enjoyed your first crawl and that it'll be the first of many more to come!


The effort is always appreciated on a PuG crawl whatever the time constraints, good to see everybody today.


Thanks all for great crawl. See you on another one soon.

Yes. Good to see everyone along with the new friends made at the https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/14135/:

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[Tris39]

Only managed a couple of photos on this trip and it seems we all forgot about a group photo.

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Didn't Pangolin take a group photo (obviously excluding him) just outside the cathedral's grounds after we left the Old Vine?

[Mobyduck]

Didn't Pangolin take a group photo (obviously excluding him) just outside the cathedral's grounds after we left the Old Vine?

If he did, I wasn't in it.

[Pangolin]

Didn't Pangolin take a group photo (obviously excluding him) just outside the cathedral's grounds after we left the Old Vine?

Yes, I think that was about the nearest we got to a group photo. Here it is, and a couple of others!
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A very nice day anyway. I look forward to the next one.

[Bucking Fastard]

Great to see everybody on the crawl ,thanks for the photos ,and many thanks to Moby for taking on the task of constructing the route,with useful input from Quinno too.Sorry I missed the start,but I really enjoyed the pubs I did manage to visit.

Looking forward to the next one,which should be somewhere in the Midlands,and maybe we should consider Saturday as well as Friday dates.

[Quinno]

Looking forward to the next one,which should be somewhere in the Midlands,and maybe we should consider Saturday as well as Friday dates.

Yes, some of us still have to work and would prefer not to have to take a day off!

[sheffield hatter]

Yes, some of us still have to work and would prefer not to have to take a day off!

When I *was* working I was happy to take a day off to do a crawl on a Friday because of the plus points of less busy pubs, and to some extent less busy trains, too. So many trains on Saturdays are crowded with people on shopping trips or stag/hen parties, that always seem to involve getting stuck into prosecco/lager at 10am. Then when you get to the destination town/city the pubs are busier on Saturday afternoon than they would have been on Friday. No thanks.

[rpadam]

When I *was* working I was happy to take a day off to do a crawl on a Friday because of the plus points of less busy pubs, and to some extent less busy trains, too. So many trains on Saturdays are crowded with people on shopping trips or stag/hen parties, that always seem to involve getting stuck into prosecco/lager at 10am. Then when you get to the destination town/city the pubs are busier on Saturday afternoon than they would have been on Friday. No thanks.
Me too!

[Mobyduck]

When I *was* working I was happy to take a day off to do a crawl on a Friday because of the plus points of less busy pubs, and to some extent less busy trains, too. So many trains on Saturdays are crowded with people on shopping trips or stag/hen parties, that always seem to involve getting stuck into prosecco/lager at 10am. Then when you get to the destination town/city the pubs are busier on Saturday afternoon than they would have been on Friday. No thanks.


Me too!

There are pros & cons to the argument, Wills objections are all quite valid but not everyone is able or can afford to take a day off work, there is also the fact opening times seem to be becoming more restrictive on week days making pub crawl organisation a lot more difficult on a Friday than a Saturday, this was certainly a factor in Winchester and I'm sure thats not an exclusive case.. The time off is no longer an issue for me as I'm generally now working a four day week, but I have to say there's been a bit of an "I'm alright Jack" attitude in the past and although it does't so much affect me now it has done in the past.

[Bucking Fastard]

Some very valid points have been made both in favour and against Saturdays.Maybe when we come to vote next on dates,we should list both Fridays and Saturdays and use the democratic process to choose the most favoured date for that particular crawl.

[Mobyduck]

Some very valid points have been made both in favour and against Saturdays.Maybe when we come to vote next on dates,we should list both Fridays and Saturdays and use the democratic process to choose the most favoured date for that particular crawl.

That is the fair way to do it, and has been done in the past, but given most participants on here are at a more leisurely stage of life I would expect little change in outcome. :whistle:

[Tris39]

So many trains on Saturdays are crowded with people on shopping trips or stag/hen parties, that always seem to involve getting stuck into prosecco/lager at 10am.

Fridays are no escape. On the way back at Woking the entire Class of '22 from Italia Conti (https://www.italiaconti.com/) got onto my carriage on a celebratory night out in London: Prosecco, nachos, sashes, party hats along with farting; it was like being in an episode of Fame (farting aside).


Some very valid points have been made both in favour and against Saturdays.Maybe when we come to vote next on dates,we should list both Fridays and Saturdays and use the democratic process to choose the most favoured date for that particular crawl.

I find Saturdays in London are often less busy than Fridays. If I do the double going to the Old Fountain then the Wenlock, I'd be a fool to attempt a Friday but Saturdays are much more sedate.

[Tris39]

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An impromptu attempt at the Hokey Cokey?

[Pangolin]

An impromptu attempt at the Hokey Cokey?

Heavens only knows what they were doing, but it was after quite a few pubs!!

As regards Friday/Saturdays, when I was working it was next to impossible to get a Friday off, which is why I didn't manage to join any crawls then, while some of the trickier pubs open all day on a Saturday. Conversely, it can be even more difficult to get cheap rail fares on a Saturday, and there are the added hazards of football games and other events to consider. it will be interesting to see how the numbers compare in a vote.

[Mobyduck]

Heavens only knows what they were doing

I have no Idea.

[london calling]

Saturdays is a non starter.

[Mobyduck]

Saturdays is a non starter.

Reading 2013 was a Saturday and from memory a succesful trip with a very good turn out.

[rpadam]

I'm just going to say two of the most dread phrases in the English language: "engineering works" and "rail-replacement bus service"...

[Tris39]

I'm just going to say two of the most dread phrases in the English language: "engineering works" and "rail-replacement bus service"...

Yes, forgot about that. A lot of rail work is done on Saturdays. Still, as Henning Wehn pointed out: 'Britain has the world's finest rail-replacement bus service'.

[Komakino]

Yes, forgot about that. A lot of rail work is done on Saturdays. Still, as Henning Wehn pointed out: 'Britain has the world's finest rail-replacement bus service'.

Used to see him quite often at Wycombe Wanderers home matches. His 'Austria-Hungary' joke still tickles me.

[Tris39]

Used to see him quite often at Wycombe Wanderers home matches. His 'Austria-Hungary' joke still tickles me.

This is quite funny too. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05pbwjp)

[london calling]

We used to do sat or Friday and sat was nearly always the second choice.I liked the Reading crawl.

[Quinno]

Bit late to the gig here, see below for a few shots of the motley crew in situ.

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