Pubs Galore Autumn 2022 Midlands Pub Crawl.

[Bucking Fastard]

We normally have a pub crawl in October,so I thought it worthwhile to start the conversation about where in " The Midlands" this should take place.I don't want to stir up the Geography Galore debate ,but where do people fancy going ?

I'm sure we will come up with a long list on which we can vote.The choice of venue may also help inform the Friday/Saturday decision on which a seperate vote for the date will then take place.

An idea from me would be Burton upon Trent. There are six 2022 GBG listed pubs,besides which there are 3 other micro pubs,a micro brewery tap and the bar at the National Brewery Centre. So lots of options,and many other traditional pubs that may be off piste targets too.

Any other suggestions ?

[Quinno]

Burton is a good shout.

Stoke's also a decent proposition; though somewhat more spread-out. Would Kings Lynn count as South or Midlands?

I think there was a list somewhere of all the places PuG trips have done, anyone able to locate it?

[Bucking Fastard]

I think there was a list somewhere of all the places PuG trips have done, anyone able to locate it?

http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/showthread.php?16155-A-brief-history-of-PuG-crawls

[Bucking Fastard]

Stoke's also a decent proposition; though somewhat more spread-out.

That's an interesting call.Unless there is some hugely knowledgeable PuGer about buses in SoT,maybe we would need to hire a minivan and driver to get around the pubs in the town of Stoke,Longton,Hanley,Etruria and Burslem. Some historic pubs,top boozers and great ale awaits. (I have discounted Newcastle under Lyme as that was tackled quite recently.)

[Tris39]

Would Kings Lynn count as South or Midlands?

East of England and may be very tricky for some to reach.


http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/showthread.php?16155-A-brief-history-of-PuG-crawls

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24449/ counted as a 'crawl'. I suppose the bar alone could count as one.

Are we still doing the Aqualung Walthamstow Beer Mile Memorial Crawl?

[Mobyduck]

Are we still doing the Aqualung Walthamstow Beer Mile Memorial Crawl?
Don't see why not but I would seperate it as an added extra and not affecting the normal North ,South , Midlands routine.

[Mobyduck]

We normally have a pub crawl in October,so I thought it worthwhile to start the conversation about where in " The Midlands" this should take place.I don't want to stir up the Geography Galore debate ,but where do people fancy going ?

I'm sure we will come up with a long list on which we can vote.The choice of venue may also help inform the Friday/Saturday decision on which a seperate vote for the date will then take place.

An idea from me would be Burton upon Trent. There are six 2022 GBG listed pubs,besides which there are 3 other micro pubs,a micro brewery tap and the bar at the National Brewery Centre. So lots of options,and many other traditional pubs that may be off piste targets too.

Any other suggestions ?

I have little midlands experience outside of Brum, Leicester and Rugby, Burton is a decent shout (I've done four pubs there and none were too shabby), I did raise the possibilty of Lincoln with Nev last night in the Nags, but have no real solid grounding on whether it's up to it or not.

[sheffield hatter]

I have little midlands experience outside of Brum, Leicester and Rugby, Burton is a decent shout (I've done four pubs there and none were too shabby), I did raise the possibilty of Lincoln with Nev last night in the Nags, but have no real solid grounding on whether it's up to it or not.

Lincoln is like two towns, the hilly one (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/areas/lincoln-central/lincolnshire/) and the flat one (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/areas/lincoln-south/lincolnshire/). I haven't looked into the buses, but when I was there earlier this year we got a bus out to this one (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/79048/), and the route took us past Lincoln cathedral. (The bus station is opposite the railway station and in the flat, low-lying part of town; the cathedral is on top of the hill.) There are probably other buses that do the same. If we go for Lincoln, Plus Bus tickets are advisable for those who don't yet qualify for free bus travel.

I used to go to Lincoln quite often with a group who all worked in the same office in the mid-00s, but some of the pubs we went to then have closed (Tap & Spile, Green Dragon) or have suffered a loss of quality in the real ales (Treaty of Commerce), or have changed hands or name or focus and are therefore somewhat unknown quantities now (Jolly Brewer, (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/21423/), Strugglers (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/21492/)).

Of course the other side of the coin is that there are new pubs: BeerHeadZ (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/86682/), Tiny Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubmap/89157/) and Imp & Angel (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubmap/84438/).

Also the thing about Lincoln is that it's on the same latitude as Sheffield* (https://www.latlong.net/category/cities-235-15.html), and therefore in the North! #geographygalore!


*not to mention Salford and Liverpool.

[sheffield hatter]

Are we still doing the Aqualung Walthamstow Beer Mile Memorial Crawl?

Wasn't Steve Gann going to work out a route, or have I got that confused with something else?

[sheffield hatter]

Stoke's also a decent proposition; though somewhat more spread-out.

I've mentioned a Stoke crawl I'm doing soon - looks likely to be Friday, 2nd September - on this thread on Beer & Pubs Forum (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/beerandpubs/viewtopic.php?p=8825#p8825). It doesn't aim to be comprehensive or "the best of the Five Towns", just a list of (hopefully current but quite possibly former) Bass pubs in a reasonably tight area - basically Hanley and Northwood, to the NE of the station. (If only we had access to a crawl map app, I could demonstrate how tight the circuit is.) Here's a Google maps attempt, in two parts (because there's a maximum of stopping points which is lower than my 13 pubs) and shown as all walking, because I don't think you can mix buses and walking in one map.

Part One (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stoke-on-Trent,+Station+Rd,+Stoke-on-Trent+ST4+2AA/ST1+6LL,+Birches+Head+Rd,+Stoke-on-Trent/Chell+St,+Stoke-on-Trent+ST1+6BA/ST1+6PB,+Keelings+Road,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+6PA,+Keelings+Road,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+6PU,+Botany+Bay+Rd,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+6PW,+Vincent+St,+Stoke-on-Trent/@53.0215941,-2.1881928,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m44!4m43!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a68369da43e 71:0x802b6040407bd11b!2m2!1d-2.1810415!2d53.0080042!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a427afd14580 b:0x3e793814e61a8bc2!2m2!1d-2.1667238!2d53.0348851!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a427b847ec06 7:0x198d9fc551e19a5!2m2!1d-2.1693894!2d53.0339375!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a4279711531a 9:0x37c2d76af8328a5b!2m2!1d-2.1669611!2d53.0307318!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a427995551a5 f:0x61b37fe0b4e7f9d4!2m2!1d-2.1647973!2d53.0302854!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a4276e49400c 1:0xbe7c4f057196f4ea!2m2!1d-2.1595616!2d53.0297801!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a427746d976b 7:0x13424772cb12cf3!2m2!1d-2.1618913!2d53.0307298!3e2)
Part Two (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/ST1+5AT,+Lower+Bryan+St,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+2AT,+Goodson+St,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+1NQ,+Tontine+St,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/The+Victoria+Lounge+Bar,+5+Adventure+Pl,+Hanley,+S toke-on-Trent+ST1+3AF/ST1+3EA,+Lichfield+St,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+3EG,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/ST1+3EJ,+Lichfield+St,+Hanley,+Stoke-on-Trent/Stoke-on-Trent,+Station+Rd,+Stoke-on-Trent+ST4+2AA/@53.0191479,-2.1927992,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m50!4m49!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a4280b507f7 ad:0x9785a45de0fa9f72!2m2!1d-2.1776693!2d53.0311927!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a69d57947b52 b:0xd1174e51e04d3b5d!2m2!1d-2.1727555!2d53.0255458!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a69d55aa104d f:0xb4ea7988d1b47462!2m2!1d-2.1749176!2d53.0255876!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a682aa8142f3 9:0xb168f74b98098235!2m2!1d-2.1759574!2d53.0230064!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a69d4f2f7b1b 3:0xa32d35eeee19f483!2m2!1d-2.1729361!2d53.0222556!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a682ce82da2e b:0xe459e8f848d23316!2m2!1d-2.1769321!2d53.0187709!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a69d2363e00c 3:0x55914f28a3178726!2m2!1d-2.1705233!2d53.0190859!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a68369da43e7 1:0x802b6040407bd11b!2m2!1d-2.1810415!2d53.0080042!3e2)

[sheffield hatter]

I think I mentioned somewhere in one of these threads that Lichfield and Tamworth would make a good double header. I've not been to Lichfield for quite a few years, and then we went because Luton Town had a game in Tamworth but we wanted to try some different pubs. Since then, Tamworth has improved a bit, and the transport links between the towns are pretty easy.

[Mobyduck]

Also the thing about Lincoln is that it's on the same latitude as Sheffield* (https://www.latlong.net/category/cities-235-15.html), and therefore in the North! #geographygalore!

I'm going to have to agree with that, looking on the map I didn't realise Lincokn was so far up.

[sheffield hatter]

An idea from me would be Burton upon Trent. There are six 2022 GBG listed pubs,besides which there are 3 other micro pubs,a micro brewery tap and the bar at the National Brewery Centre. So lots of options,and many other traditional pubs that may be off piste targets too.

Yes, Burton works well and is relatively easy to get to, being placed almost midway between Tamworth on the west coast main line and Derby on the east.

I did a crawl there with the Beer & Pubs Forum people (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/beerandpubs/burton-on-trent-trip-friday-6-march-2020-t316.html) just before the first Covid lockdown. The actual itinerary is a little difficult to discern amid all the discussion, some parts of which are a little less pertinent than others, but this is my list of pubs actually visited by me on the day, in chronological order:

Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/)
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) (was keg only but now has cask too)
Anchor (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34199/)
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/)
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/)
Barley Mow (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/72861/)
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/)
Leopard (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34259/)
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/)
Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/)
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/)


One or two of my choices were spur-of-the-moment wild cards, and I'm sure we can do better with a bit more planning. Some of the crawl went to the Derby Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34236/), which has since closed down, and had lunch at the National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/). On the plus side, the Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) in the town centre has changed hands and acquired a reputation for cask beer. We missed the Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) and the Fuggle & Nugget (now Beeropolis) (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) mostly because of a prediliction for "proper pubs", but also because of opening times not being conducive. (I went to the Weighbridge after everyone else had caught their trains, if I recall correctly - it's another late opener.)


Edit: I've just seen this on the Weighbridge's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057584283863): a list of pubs on the Burton Ale Trail at the beginning of September. One or two of them might be a little bit too much of a walk for some (Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/), Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/)), but as there are 15 pubs listed, a little trimming wouldn't go amiss.

[Mobyduck]

Yes, Burton works well and is relatively easy to get to, being placed almost midway between Tamworth on the west coast main line and Derby on the east.

I did a crawl there with the Beer & Pubs Forum people (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/beerandpubs/burton-on-trent-trip-friday-6-march-2020-t316.html) just before the first Covid lockdown. The actual itinerary is a little difficult to discern amid all the discussion, some parts of which are a little less pertinent than others, but this is my list of pubs actually visited by me on the day, in chronological order:

Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/)
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) (was keg only but now has cask too)
Anchor (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34199/)
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/)
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/)
Barley Mow (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/72861/)
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/)
Leopard (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34259/)
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/)
Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/)
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/)


One or two of my choices were spur-of-the-moment wild cards, and I'm sure we can do better with a bit more planning. Some of the crawl went to the Derby Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34236/), which has since closed down, and had lunch at the National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/). On the plus side, the Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) in the town centre has changed hands and acquired a reputation for cask beer. We missed the Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) and the Fuggle & Nugget (now Beeropolis) (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) mostly because of a prediliction for "proper pubs", but also because of opening times not being conducive. (I went to the Weighbridge after everyone else had caught their trains, if I recall correctly - it's another late opener.)


Edit: I've just seen this on the Weighbridge's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057584283863): a list of pubs on the Burton Ale Trail at the beginning of September. One or two of them might be a little bit too much of a walk for some (Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/), Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/)), but as there are 15 pubs listed, a little trimming wouldn't go amiss.

When I visited The Last Heretic it was open at 11.00 am, it was a Saturday( on my way back from Sheffield as it Happens) and I think also due to the fact Burton were playing at home that day, nontheless it was very optune.

[Bucking Fastard]

Yes, Burton works well and is relatively easy to get to, being placed almost midway between Tamworth on the west coast main line and Derby on the east.

I did a crawl there with the Beer & Pubs Forum people (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/beerandpubs/burton-on-trent-trip-friday-6-march-2020-t316.html) just before the first Covid lockdown. The actual itinerary is a little difficult to discern amid all the discussion, some parts of which are a little less pertinent than others, but this is my list of pubs actually visited by me on the day, in chronological order:

Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/)
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) (was keg only but now has cask too)
Anchor (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34199/)
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/)
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/)
Barley Mow (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/72861/)
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/)
Leopard (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34259/)
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/)
Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/)
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/)


One or two of my choices were spur-of-the-moment wild cards, and I'm sure we can do better with a bit more planning. Some of the crawl went to the Derby Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34236/), which has since closed down, and had lunch at the National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/). On the plus side, the Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) in the town centre has changed hands and acquired a reputation for cask beer. We missed the Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) and the Fuggle & Nugget (now Beeropolis) (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) mostly because of a prediliction for "proper pubs", but also because of opening times not being conducive. (I went to the Weighbridge after everyone else had caught their trains, if I recall correctly - it's another late opener.)


Edit: I've just seen this on the Weighbridge's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057584283863): a list of pubs on the Burton Ale Trail at the beginning of September. One or two of them might be a little bit too much of a walk for some (Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/), Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/)), but as there are 15 pubs listed, a little trimming wouldn't go amiss.

That's quality research and a very extensive crawl.Sounds like you had a good day.

[Tris39]

Don't see why not but I would seperate it as an added extra and not affecting the normal North ,South , Midlands routine.

I think the idea was that it would be a Brucie Bonus.


Wasn't Steve Gann going to work out a route, or have I got that confused with something else?

Yes. I think he put together a route around E postcodes, which are largely a mystery to me outside Hackney or Tower Hamlets, which weren't Aqualung's natural habitat.

[rpadam]

An idea from me would be Burton upon Trent. There are six 2022 GBG listed pubs,besides which there are 3 other micro pubs,a micro brewery tap and the bar at the National Brewery Centre. So lots of options,and many other traditional pubs that may be off piste targets too.

I had previously suggested Burton too, so I'm definitely up for that.

[Tris39]

I had previously suggested Burton too, so I'm definitely up for that.

I'm very surprised that we haven't gone for a Burton (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/gone-for-a-burton.html), given the town's illustrious brewing history.

[ROBCamra]

I've no problem with Burton, but quite a few of us have been before, judging by past reviews.

[Mobyduck]

Peterborough ?

[sheffield hatter]

Peterborough ?

Haven't been for about five years, but previous experience is not enough pubs for a crawl, and quality maybe a bit lacking. It could have improved without my knowledge, of course. :)

[Bucking Fastard]

Haven't been for about five years, but previous experience is not enough pubs for a crawl, and quality maybe a bit lacking. It could have improved without my knowledge, of course. :)

There's a fair amount of walking required to get to the GBG listed pubs,some of the micros are in suburban shopping centres too.Opening times may also be an issue,as 4pm openings during the week are quite common.There are probably 6 in the city centre worth doing( before tackling the outliers) ,including a dutch barge (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/54679/).:love:

[Mobyduck]

There's a fair amount of walking required to get to the GBG listed pubs,some of the micros are in suburban shopping centres too.Opening times may also be an issue,as 4pm openings during the week are quite common.There are probably 6 in the city centre worth doing( before tackling the outliers) ,including a dutch barge (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/54679/).:love:
A Saturday may make it easier. :whistle:

[Pangolin]

I haven't drunk in Burton for many years so would be happy to renew my acquaintance.

[Strongers]

I'm up for Burton in principal, but my attendance will be dependent on train prices... so the more notice the better :)

[sheffield hatter]

...my attendance will be dependent on train prices... so the more notice the better :)

That's a good point. Time flows onwards, so we could do with making a decision on both location and date. Is it possible to set up two polls on one thread? Or if not, could someone with the know-how please set up two polls?

It looks like we've got these possible locations:

1) Burton upon Trent
2) Stoke (aka the Five Towns (https://www.arnoldbennettsociety.org.uk/the-five-towns/): Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke and Longton; or is it Six Towns (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-23163683)? Can someone set up a poll....)
3) Kings Lynn
4) Lincoln
5) Lichfield & Tamworth
6) Peterborough
....and I'll just mention 7) Newark, which has appeared on one of these threads before but has never made it through the poll, despite its good pubs and fast connections on the east coast main line.


...and these possible dates in October:

Saturday, 1st
Friday, 7th
Saturday, 8th
Friday, 14th
Saturday, 15th
Friday, 21st
Saturday, 22nd
Friday, 28th
Saturday, 29th

[Mobyduck]

and therefore in the North! #geographygalore!

How southerners view the UK. 2770. About right I think. :D

[Bucking Fastard]

Well the polls have closed and the decision is Burton on Friday 14th October.

Hopefully that gives a decent amount of time to book tickets,etc.

I'm sure there will be lots of suggestions about where to visit.The choice of a Friday does mean that the two micropubs near the station will both open later in the afternoon ; Last Heretic (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) at 3pm,Weighbridge (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) at 4pm according to What Pub,so maybe worth considering them as venues towards the end of the crawl as we head back towards the station.

However an upside of choosing a Friday is that this is the only day when the Tower Brewery Tap (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) opens (from 4pm til midnight).

Swings and roundabouts.:whistle:

[Mobyduck]

Swings and roundabouts.:whistle:

Indeed.

[Bucking Fastard]

Thinking about when to book tickets to Burton,am I right to say that unions have to give 1 months notice of industrial action on public transport ? Wouldn't want to buy tickets in advance for a strike day.

[Strongers]

Thinking about when to book tickets to Burton,am I right to say that unions have to give 1 months notice of industrial action on public transport ? Wouldn't want to buy tickets in advance for a strike day.

I believe it's 14 days notice... but the rail company will fully refund tickets if there is strike action.

[Bucking Fastard]

I believe it's 14 days notice... but the rail company will fully refund tickets if there is strike action.

Thanks,thats helpful.

[an_ecumenical_matter]

I believe it's 14 days notice... but the rail company will fully refund tickets if there is strike action.
14 days notice is correct.

[Mobyduck]

14 days isn't long to scupper advanced plans.

[sheffield hatter]

Here's a list of Burton pubs (with Friday opening times from WhatPub) in no particular order:

Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm
Fuggle & Nugget (now Beeropolis) (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon

Others may have suggestions they want to add.

One or two of these might be a little bit too much of a walk for some - the Alfred and the Elms are the farthest flung - but there are 16 pubs in this list so a little trimming wouldn't go amiss. All but six are said to open at 12 noon. As has been mentioned previously in this thread, aiming to finish near the station for the late opening Last Heretic and Weighbridge would seem to be a good idea. Either the Roebuck or the Devonshire might make a good meeting point, being about five minutes from the station and open at noon.

[sheffield hatter]

First attempt to put them into some sort of running order:


Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon


Google maps: 1st seven pubs (1.5 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/52.8060498,-1.6395886/52.8054783,-1.6379146/The+Coopers+Tavern/The+Brewery+Tap/Brews+Of+The+World/Old+Royal+Oak/The+Dog/@52.8051747,-1.6385128,18.33z/data=!4m34!4m33!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f39f8a6 d1:0x72e5df07f4de9758!2m2!1d-1.6376111!2d52.8046506!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a03faeaa4065 5:0xea0293435528d15e!2m2!1d-1.6325678!2d52.8080415!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0245e42f68d d:0xbeaaf2f4d79b3941!2m2!1d-1.6345525!2d52.804417!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0246dbd57115 :0x377dd1396ba20fe2!2m2!1d-1.6298809!2d52.8016194!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb9473 5:0x56198f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!3e2)


option A:Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm

Google maps: last six pubs (2.9 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Dog/The+Elms/Burton+Bridge+Inn/Beeropolis/The+Crossing/The+Last+Heretic/The+Weighbridge+Inn/@52.8069617,-1.6415464,17.58z/data=!4m49!4m48!1m10!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb94735:0x56 198f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!3m4!1m2!1d-1.629962!2d52.7981499!3s0x487a0238a4102675:0xeab50 ee6a86d2bec!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a026a61d0109b:0x158f50f 3580f11d1!2m2!1d-1.6214061!2d52.8015085!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9afc b:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a039ad1742c5 b:0x14304686fecfe8b6!2m2!1d-1.6271735!2d52.8058063!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024156907d3 5:0x84ca93db722798a8!2m2!1d-1.6289944!2d52.8038654!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024ee2977dc 3:0xea2ffcfa516b8b29!2m2!1d-1.6392521!2d52.8059018!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024dda56659 3:0xbb3664287a26fe43!2m2!1d-1.6427856!2d52.8073563!3e2)



option B: The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm

Google maps: final seven pubs (2.9 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Dog/The+Crossing/Beeropolis/Burton+Bridge+Inn/Tower+Brewery/Burton+Town+Brewery/The+Alfred/The+Weighbridge+Inn/@52.8076263,-1.6428012,17.58z/data=!4m50!4m49!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb94735:0x561 98f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024156907d3 5:0x84ca93db722798a8!2m2!1d-1.6289944!2d52.8038654!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a039ad1742c5 b:0x14304686fecfe8b6!2m2!1d-1.6271735!2d52.8058063!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9afc b:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025dd2bd7b9 b:0xb38ddfaaa3739432!2m2!1d-1.6269124!2d52.8126459!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025e90d0000 1:0xc82358373479699b!2m2!1d-1.6282117!2d52.8153431!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0251e2afbc7 f:0x76bfc6a3b8763690!2m2!1d-1.6410926!2d52.8094905!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024dda56659 3:0xbb3664287a26fe43!2m2!1d-1.6427856!2d52.8073563!3e2)


Doing all 16 pubs would involve quite a bit of walking, but by splitting the second half into two options (and missing out a couple of pubs in each) we can limit the walk to just over four miles altogether. There are probably better ways of splitting the pubs, for example we could make the National Brewery Centre, the Elms, the Tower Brewery and the Burton Town Brewery entirely optional (or wild cards), thereby reducing the distance for those who give those four a miss.

Suggestions?

[Mobyduck]

First attempt to put them into some sort of running order:


Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon


Google maps: 1st seven pubs (1.4 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Station+St,+Burton-on-Trent+DE14+1BT/Devonshire+Arms/The+Coopers+Tavern/The+Brewery+Tap/Brews+Of+The+World/Old+Royal+Oak/The+Dog/@52.8044297,-1.6383496,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m44!4m43!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f18daea 1f:0xddc057d7859929e6!2m2!1d-1.6380682!2d52.8053058!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f1796303 7:0x6dd98e01f28a2cac!2m2!1d-1.6380661!2d52.8053841!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f39f8a6d 1:0x72e5df07f4de9758!2m2!1d-1.6376111!2d52.8046506!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a03faeaa4065 5:0xea0293435528d15e!2m2!1d-1.6325678!2d52.8080415!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0245e42f68d d:0xbeaaf2f4d79b3941!2m2!1d-1.6345525!2d52.804417!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0246dbd57115 :0x377dd1396ba20fe2!2m2!1d-1.6298809!2d52.8016194!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb9473 5:0x56198f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!3e2)


option A:Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm

Google maps: last six pubs (2.9 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Dog/The+Elms/Burton+Bridge+Inn/Beeropolis/The+Crossing/The+Last+Heretic/The+Weighbridge+Inn/@52.8069617,-1.6415464,17.58z/data=!4m49!4m48!1m10!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb94735:0x56 198f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!3m4!1m2!1d-1.629962!2d52.7981499!3s0x487a0238a4102675:0xeab50 ee6a86d2bec!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a026a61d0109b:0x158f50f 3580f11d1!2m2!1d-1.6214061!2d52.8015085!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9afc b:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a039ad1742c5 b:0x14304686fecfe8b6!2m2!1d-1.6271735!2d52.8058063!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024156907d3 5:0x84ca93db722798a8!2m2!1d-1.6289944!2d52.8038654!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024ee2977dc 3:0xea2ffcfa516b8b29!2m2!1d-1.6392521!2d52.8059018!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024dda56659 3:0xbb3664287a26fe43!2m2!1d-1.6427856!2d52.8073563!3e2)



option B: The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm

Google maps: final seven pubs (2.9 miles) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Dog/The+Crossing/Beeropolis/Burton+Bridge+Inn/Tower+Brewery/Burton+Town+Brewery/The+Alfred/The+Weighbridge+Inn/@52.8076263,-1.6428012,17.58z/data=!4m50!4m49!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb94735:0x561 98f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024156907d3 5:0x84ca93db722798a8!2m2!1d-1.6289944!2d52.8038654!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a039ad1742c5 b:0x14304686fecfe8b6!2m2!1d-1.6271735!2d52.8058063!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9afc b:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025dd2bd7b9 b:0xb38ddfaaa3739432!2m2!1d-1.6269124!2d52.8126459!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025e90d0000 1:0xc82358373479699b!2m2!1d-1.6282117!2d52.8153431!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0251e2afbc7 f:0x76bfc6a3b8763690!2m2!1d-1.6410926!2d52.8094905!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024dda56659 3:0xbb3664287a26fe43!2m2!1d-1.6427856!2d52.8073563!3e2)


Doing all 16 pubs would involve quite a bit of walking, but by splitting the second half into two options (and missing out a couple of pubs in each) we can limit the walk to just over four miles altogether. There are probably better ways of splitting the pubs, for example we could make the National Brewery Centre, the Elms, the Tower Brewery and the Burton Town Brewery entirely optional (or wild cards), thereby reducing the distance for those who give those four a miss.

Suggestions?

Good work Will, I need to do a bit more investigation as as my days of 16 pubs in a session are probably now behind me :nishelypished: plenty of food for thought though.

[gillhalfpint]

I don't get involved really until decision made, and we will be on our way home from Nottingham beer festival on Friday 14 Oct but if anything scuppers us getting to that, we could possibly make it.

We enjoy Burton, and have done a couple of their ale trails getting round most of the pubs on your list, and plan to do their net one on Friday 2 Sept before going to Sheffield on Sat 3 Sept to do the West Bar fest in Shakespeare, Crow and Bar Stewards.

Gill

[Bucking Fastard]

Here's a list of Burton pubs (with Friday opening times from WhatPub) in no particular order:

Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm
Fuggle & Nugget (now Beeropolis) (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/83524/) 3pm
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon

Others may have suggestions they want to add.

One or two of these might be a little bit too much of a walk for some - the Alfred and the Elms are the farthest flung - but there are 16 pubs in this list so a little trimming wouldn't go amiss. All but six are said to open at 12 noon. As has been mentioned previously in this thread, aiming to finish near the station for the late opening Last Heretic and Weighbridge would seem to be a good idea. Either the Roebuck or the Devonshire might make a good meeting point, being about five minutes from the station and open at noon.

This is a good long list of 16 and the opening times are very useful.If we are looking to trim this list,the recent reviews for The Alfred and The Crossing may point to these as being wild cards and I agree about the Alfred and The Elms being out on a limb and more difficult to work into a crawl route.

The good thing about Burton is that it is not huge and pretty much level,so the remaining 13 could be possible ,especially if the late opening pubs namely Tower Brewery Tap,Burton Bridge Inn,Last Heretic and Weighbridge are all tackled after 4pm on a route back to the station.Should mean being around the station area around 6pm ,which is often the sort of time folk start to depart.

[Bucking Fastard]

Something like this

First part.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/The+Roebuck+Inn/Devonshire+Arms/The+Coopers+Tavern/The+Dog,+Lichfield+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/Old+Royal+Oak/Brews+Of+The+World/The+National+Brewery+Centre/Burton+Town+Brewery/Tower+Brewery/Burton+Bridge+Inn,+Bridge+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/@52.8083217,-1.6411722,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024ee51db8 ff:0x404387db76519570!2m2!1d-1.6396687!2d52.8059174!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f1796303 7:0x6dd98e01f28a2cac!2m2!1d-1.6380661!2d52.8053841!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024f39f8a6d 1:0x72e5df07f4de9758!2m2!1d-1.6376111!2d52.8046506!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a02470fb9473 5:0x56198f8225d016b4!2m2!1d-1.6315064!2d52.8006334!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0246dbd5711 5:0x377dd1396ba20fe2!2m2!1d-1.6298809!2d52.8016194!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0245e42f68d d:0xbeaaf2f4d79b3941!2m2!1d-1.6345525!2d52.804417!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0244efb44885 :0xa3d9b74b430c006b!2m2!1d-1.6317793!2d52.8076306!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025e90d0000 1:0xc82358373479699b!2m2!1d-1.6282117!2d52.8153431!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a025dd2bd7b9 b:0xb38ddfaaa3739432!2m2!1d-1.6269124!2d52.8126459!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9afc b:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!3e2


Final Leg

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Burton+Bridge+Inn,+Bridge+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/Beeropolis,+High+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/The+Last+Heretic,+Station+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/The+Weighbridge+Inn,+Derby+Street,+Burton-on-Trent/@52.8051723,-1.638717,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m26!4m25!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a0242f9b9af cb:0xd63b58f898f2a911!2m2!1d-1.6255013!2d52.8067703!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a039ad1742c5 b:0x14304686fecfe8b6!2m2!1d-1.6271735!2d52.8058063!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024ee2977dc 3:0xea2ffcfa516b8b29!2m2!1d-1.6392521!2d52.8059018!1m5!1m1!1s0x487a024dda56659 3:0xbb3664287a26fe43!2m2!1d-1.6427856!2d52.8073563!3e2

4.2 miles in total.Couldn't do everything on one map,Google only allow 10 different venues on one map.

[Gann]

Although I didn’t vote for this date I hope to make this one. But it is dependent on us getting back from Crete on the Wednesday night.
If I do it will be option A for me.
Have checked the opening times with web sites where available and Google maps. All in agreement except for Beeropolis where Google maps have 4.00pm and The Burton Bridge Inn where both the pub website and Google maps has 5.00pm which could cause a problem..

[sheffield hatter]

Have checked the opening times with web sites where available and Google maps. All in agreement except for Beeropolis where Google maps have 4.00pm and The Burton Bridge Inn where both the pub website and Google maps has 5.00pm which could cause a problem..

Thanks for doing that, Steve. It was sitting on my to do list for a long time, never quite making it to the top.

Burton Bridge Inn's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BurtonBridgeInn/) has 5pm through the week but 4pm Friday.

[Mobyduck]

Hotel booked, spending Thursday and Friday night in Derby and travelling to Burton on the day. Train tickets also booked, fingers crossed there's no strikes or engineering works.
Big Steve is also all booked up.

[Bucking Fastard]

I'm just coming for the day ,and arrive in Burton at 11.20 am.My departure is 19.41 so lots of time to survey the pub scene.

Taking a convoluted route viz Hertford North-Stevenage-Grantham -Nottingham - (via Derby) Burton so hoping the connections work and no strikes.

[Pangolin]

The timing of the visit has been given a new level of relevance as Molson Coors have just announced the National Brewery Centre will close on 30 October. Predictable, sad and scandalous.

[trainman]

What date is this happening please? Usually added to thread title, thanks

[Bucking Fastard]

What date is this happening please? Usually added to thread title, thanks

Friday 14th October .......rail strikes willing.:pray:

[Mobyduck]

What date is this happening please? Usually added to thread title, thanks

Would be good to see you again Jim.

[Mobyduck]

The timing of the visit has been given a new level of relevance as Molson Coors have just announced the National Brewery Centre will close on 30 October. Predictable, sad and scandalous.

https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/burton-news/campaign-launched-save-burtons-national-7579458

[Wittenden]

The timing of the visit has been given a new level of relevance as Molson Coors have just announced the National Brewery Centre will close on 30 October. Predictable, sad and scandalous.

For what its worth, there's a petition on Change.org,though I couldn't work out how to link to it here.

[Pubsignman]

For what its worth, there's a petition on Change.org,though I couldn't work out how to link to it here.

Here you go: https://www.change.org/p/save-burton-s-national-brewery-centre

[Quinno]

The 14th is currently spared...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62999136

More than 40,000 workers from Network Rail and 15 train operators will strike again on 8 October, their union says.

The RMT said it would be "effectively shutting down the railway network" as part of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

It will come just a week after an even bigger strike by members of RMT and the train drivers union Aslef, which will leave just 10% of UK services running.

A smaller Aslef strike is also planned on 5 October.

[Tris39]

So. Are we meeting at The Roebuck Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) (seems to be the closest to the station) at 12.00?

[Mobyduck]

So. Are we meeting at The Roebuck Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) (seems to be the closest to the station) at 12.00?
That would make sense.

[rpadam]

I'm planning to fit in a visit to the National Brewery Centre - before it closes for good at the end of October - at some stage during the day.

Not sure when yet, but I may possibly arrive early and go when it opens at 10:00.

[Mobyduck]

I'm planning to fit in a visit to the National Brewery Centre - before it closes for good at the end of October - at some stage during the day.

Not sure when yet, but I may possibly arrive early and go when it opens at 10:00.

It is on the Itinerary anyway, but I guess that would free you up to go off piste at some point.
On reflection I presume you are talking about a museum tour.

[rpadam]

On reflection I presume you are talking about a museum tour.
Yes, that's what I was meaning - the website says allow two hours for a self-guided tour, although I expect that it won't take that long (based on what I remember from a previous visit many years ago).

[Bucking Fastard]

So. Are we meeting at The Roebuck Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) (seems to be the closest to the station) at 12.00?

That's a very sensible starting place,see you all there at noon.

I arrive at 11,20am,so will make an off piste visit first to the nearby Oak and Ivy (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/65411/) ....if the Whatpub 11am opening can be believed.:whistle:

[Pangolin]

I'm planning to fit in a visit to the National Brewery Centre - before it closes for good at the end of October - at some stage during the day.

Not sure when yet, but I may possibly arrive early and go when it opens at 10:00.

Sounds like a good idea, if I can manage to get up early! And that IS supposed to open at 11.00, which might give a little flex later.

[rpadam]

Sounds like a good idea, if I can manage to get up early! And that IS supposed to open at 11.00, which might give a little flex later.
Guided tours at 11:00 and 13:30.

Self-guided tours start at 10:15 then every 30 minutes (except 11:15 on the 14th, presumably sold out already?).

The National Brewery Centre - General Admission (https://tickets.tygit.com/shop/times/pk/31454a8831d1366ec468bad9031f64f6).

[sheffield hatter]

With two weeks to go to our tour of Burton on Trent I thought it might be useful to have some idea of the walking distances between pubs. As has been mentioned, this is not a big town, but with the Elms across the river and the two new brewery taps quite a bit to the north, there will need to be choices made. The original list was 16 pubs, which might be more than some would want to attempt, and taking other comments into account I have included some pointers for where more or fewer pubs can be chosen.

I hope this will be helpful. (For those who would like to print out a copy for framing, there is a pdf attached.)





Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83524/) 4pm
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm


Above opening times have been checked but may not be accurate. Below timings are for illustration only, and are not meant to imply that bells will be rung or elbows tugged.

Meet at

Roebuck 12:00 - 12:40

Devonshire Arms 12:45 – 13:15

Coopers Tavern 13:20 – 13:45

Choice of wild cards:

National Brewery Centre or Brews of the World
13:50 – 14:20


Old Royal Oak 14:25 – 14:50

Dog Inn 14:55 – 15:20

Walking distance of first five mainstream pubs: less than a mile.

Route A

Elms 15:45 – 16:10 (25 minute walk via Ferry Bridge)

Burton Bridge Inn 16:20 – 16:45 (10 minute walk via A444 & A511)


Route B

Crossing 15:30 – 15:55

Beeropolis 16:00 – 16:25

Burton Bridge Inn 16:30 – 16:55

Walking distance from Dog to Bridge by this route: about half a mile.


Option to visit one or both of:

Tower Brewery and/or Burton Town Brewery
17:00 – 17:40

Walking distance from Burton Bridge Inn to Burton Town Brewery via Tower Brewery: just short of a mile.


Choice of:

Alfred then Weighbridge

Walking distance from Burton Town Brewery to Weighbridge (via Alfred): 1.4 miles


Last Heretic then Weighbridge

Walking distance from Burton Town Brewery to Last Heretic: 1.3 miles, then 0.2 miles to Weighbridge


Alternative to visiting Burton Town Brewery and Tower Brewery:

Burton Bridge Inn to Last Heretic: 0.8 mile, then 0.2 mile to Weighbridge






Last Heretic and Weighbridge are both a short walk from the railway station.

But in opposite directions.

[Quinno]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

[Mobyduck]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

You mean you're legless?

[Tris39]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

It is in two weeks' time. And it's only a few minutes walk between pubs so you should be fine.;)

[sheffield hatter]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

That sounds serious. Hope you are getting some help and will make a full recovery before long.

[trainman]

Roebuck (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34286/) 12 noon
Devonshire Arms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34238/) 12 noon
Coopers Tavern (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34227/) 12 noon
Brews of the World (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) 12 noon
National Brewery Centre (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75058/) 12 noon
Old Royal Oak (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34289/) 12 noon
Dog (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/67242/) 12 noon
The Crossing (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34212/) 12 noon
Beeropolis (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83524/) 4pm
Elms (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34241/) 12 noon
Burton Bridge Inn (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34221/) 4pm
Tower Brewery Tap (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84925/) 4pm
Burton Town Brewery (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/90358/) 12 noon
Last Heretic (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/84121/) 4pm
Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) 4pm
Weighbridge (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/83521/) 5pm






Not all venues identifiable on this map service, so some postcodes substitute, but in the order of Will's list, above. No idea why some venue names have translated into something else, all showed by correct name or postcode on orig map-build, honest!
Btw, no bell ringing or elbow tugging Will? When the hell did these occasions start descending into chaotic free-for-alls..??
https://classic-maps.openrouteservice.org/directions?n1=52.808274&n2=-1.631813&n3=15&a=52.806413,-1.642274,52.805897,-1.640098,52.805368,-1.638017,52.804775,-1.637768,52.803979,-1.633318,52.807513,-1.632199,52.801704,-1.630163,52.800575,-1.631541,52.80401,-1.628868,52.805883,-1.627212,52.802736,-1.620962,52.80671,-1.625243,52.812438,-1.627629,52.815595,-1.627898,52.805862,-1.639288,52.809348,-1.641336,52.807306,-1.642487,52.806407,-1.642123&b=0&c=0&k1=en-US&k2=mi

[Bucking Fastard]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

That's sounds nasty,hope you make a quick recovery.

[Strongers]

Train times and prices were too restrictive for me on this one unfortunately... £100 return and 9 hours travelling for 6 hours drinking :(

[Strongers]

I'm tentative for this as I've done my leg in and am struggling to walk for more than a few minutes at a time.

Hope you feel better soon, and that you did your leg in during an amazing event rather than something mundane like putting on your socks. This is how I put my back out for 2 weeks earlier this year.

[Pangolin]

Not all venues identifiable on this map service, so some postcodes substitute, but in the order of Will's list, above. No idea why some venue names have translated into something else, all showed by correct name or postcode on orig map-build, honest!

A jolly good effort, although I am a bit worried it is taking us all to the cemetary! Perhaps Dave could bring his tool into play instead (ooh err missus).

[sheffield hatter]

Btw, no bell ringing or elbow tugging Will? When the hell did these occasions start descending into chaotic free-for-alls..??

Thanks for the map, Jim. I think I read in the small print that the total distance is 8.2 miles for all 16 venues, which is why I think my pdf will be useful for helping people to decide which of those they are going for.

And as for chaotic free-for-alls, I think there was a vote on one of the crawls - maybe you missed it? - and the majority were in favour of chaos. (A bit like the Conservative party, really.)

[Bucking Fastard]

Thought it worthwhile to have a roll call. It seems the following are turning up with apologies for errors ,I will keep this updated as new information arrives.Quinno sounds on the injured list,let us know if there is a quick recovery.

sheffield hatter
Dave M
Cider Drinker
Tris39
Pangolin
trainman ?
Moby Duck
Big Steve
rpadam
Gann
ROBCamra ?
an ecumenical matter
Tony
Real Ale Ray
Mrs Ale
Peter (Bald Eagle)
Kev (Clockwork Kev)
Paul (Charisma Bypass)
Diddler
Thuck Phat
Bucking Fastard with friends below,only Ian new to a PuG crawl
Nige (2pm)
Clive (1pm)
Brian
Steve (1.30pm)
Ian (1pm)

With time on our hands ,after visiting the town centre pubs (after The Dog) we are going to attempt visits to the bar in The National Brewery Centre,Burton Town Brewery ,Tower Brewery Tap and Burton Bridge Inn before heading back to the station for the micropubs finish and the 19.41 to Derby.

See you all in The Roebuck at noon on the 14th.:drinkup::

[ROBCamra]

Thought it worthwhile to have a roll call. It seems the following are turning up with apologies for errors ,I will keep this updated as new information arrives.Quinno sounds on the injured list,let us know if there is a quick recovery.

sheffield hatter
Tris39
Pangolin
trainman
Moby Duck
Big Steve
rpadam
Gann
ROBCamra
Bucking Fastard with friends below,only Ian new to a PuG crawl
Nige (2PM)
Brian
Steve
Ian

With time on our hands ,after visiting the town centre pubs (after The Dog) we are going to attempt visits to the bar in The National Brewery Centre,Burton Town Brewery ,Tower Brewery Tap and Burton Bridge Inn before heading back to the station for the micropubs finish and the 19.41 to Derby.

See you all in The Roebuck at noon on the 14th.:drinkup::

May not be able to make this now. but we'll see. :(

[an_ecumenical_matter]

Thought it worthwhile to have a roll call. It seems the following are turning up with apologies for errors ,I will keep this updated as new information arrives.Quinno sounds on the injured list,let us know if there is a quick recovery.

sheffield hatter
Tris39
Pangolin
trainman
Moby Duck
Big Steve
rpadam
Gann
ROBCamra ?
Bucking Fastard with friends below,only Ian new to a PuG crawl
Nige (2PM)
Brian
Steve
Ian

With time on our hands ,after visiting the town centre pubs (after The Dog) we are going to attempt visits to the bar in The National Brewery Centre,Burton Town Brewery ,Tower Brewery Tap and Burton Bridge Inn before heading back to the station for the micropubs finish and the 19.41 to Derby.

See you all in The Roebuck at noon on the 14th.:drinkup::
Tony and me. Thursday at Notts Beer Fest and stay in Burton that night to be good and fresh for the day.

[Real Ale Ray]

Tony and me. Thursday at Notts Beer Fest and stay in Burton that night to be good and fresh for the day.
Jacinta here, OH NO!

Myself and RAR will be there...

[trainman]

A jolly good effort, although I am a bit worried it is taking us all to the cemetary! Perhaps Dave could bring his tool into play instead (ooh err missus).
And yet if I drag the placemarker down a bit it then lists correctly as Elms, but wouldn't find that by name.
BF I'd like to be up for this but far from certain, just thought I'd look at mappage, anything to avoid looking for floor sanders...

[Thuck Phat]

Thought it worthwhile to have a roll call. It seems the following are turning up with apologies for errors ,I will keep this updated as new information arrives.Quinno sounds on the injured list,let us know if there is a quick recovery.

sheffield hatter
Tris39
Pangolin
trainman ?
Moby Duck
Big Steve
rpadam
Gann
ROBCamra ?
an ecumenical matter
Tony
Real Ale Ray
Mrs Ale
Bucking Fastard with friends below,only Ian new to a PuG crawl
Nige (2PM)
Brian
Steve
Ian

With time on our hands ,after visiting the town centre pubs (after The Dog) we are going to attempt visits to the bar in The National Brewery Centre,Burton Town Brewery ,Tower Brewery Tap and Burton Bridge Inn before heading back to the station for the micropubs finish and the 19.41 to Derby.

See you all in The Roebuck at noon on the 14th.:drinkup::

Hoping to make it.

[Quinno]

That sounds serious. Hope you are getting some help and will make a full recovery before long.


That's sounds nasty,hope you make a quick recovery.


Hope you feel better soon, and that you did your leg in during an amazing event rather than something mundane like putting on your socks. This is how I put my back out for 2 weeks earlier this year.

Thanks all. It's been a bit gyppy for a while but only came on sometimes after a period of prolonged standing. However since I came back from Pembrokeshire it now also kicks in when I'm walking. Oddly, it generally fades quite quick after I've sat down but once on my hind legs again it reappears.

Seen a physio, got some exercises to do at home for three weeks - one week in and no discernable improvement (but I suppose we have the 'pain before gain' bit to work through first, right?). Told to avoid longer walking 10+ mins and stairs. Easier said than done when you walk to work and have 2x sets of stairs in the house!!

Even more annoying as I'm supposed to be going to Bath soon with a mate. Might suggest we get a taxi to the top of the hill and then mosey downwards with very regular stops... ;)

[Tris39]

Thanks all. It's been a bit gyppy for a while but only came on sometimes after a period of prolonged standing.

I've endless aches and pains and have found that the best analgesic/anti-inflammatory over the counter medicine is Ibuprofen, but get the cheap generic stuff rather than paying a fortune for the ones sold in shiny silver packets.

[Real Ale Ray]

I have a few pals attending this year's Autumn crawl from Belper in Derbyshire. They are all very respectable and run RuRAD, Rural Real Ale Drinkers, if this is permissible - plus they are all fully vaccinated ;)

Peter - Bald Eagle
Kev - Clockwork Kev
Paul - Charisma Bypass
and one of their pal's named the Diddler

Hope this is ok,
Cheers, Ray

[Mobyduck]

I have a few pals attending this year's Autumn crawl from Belper in Derbyshire. They are all very respectable and run RuRAD, Rural Real Ale Drinkers, if this is permissible - plus they are all fully vaccinated ;)

Peter - Bald Eagle
Kev - Clockwork Kev
Paul - Charisma Bypass
and one of their pal's named the Diddler

Hope this is ok,
Cheers, Ray

Of course it is, shaping up to be a mega crawl.

[Bucking Fastard]

I have a few pals attending this year's Autumn crawl from Belper in Derbyshire. They are all very respectable and run RuRAD, Rural Real Ale Drinkers, if this is permissible - plus they are all fully vaccinated ;)

Peter - Bald Eagle
Kev - Clockwork Kev
Paul - Charisma Bypass
and one of their pal's named the Diddler

Hope this is ok,
Cheers, Ray

The more,the merrier.:cheers:

[Tris39]

Of course it is, shaping up to be a mega crawl.

I hope there aren't any tiny pubs on the route, otherwise we'll have to go in in shifts.:)

[Mobyduck]

I hope there aren't any tiny pubs on the route, otherwise we'll have to go in in shifts.:)

Only the four micro/ craft jobbies.

[Bucking Fastard]

Only the four micro/ craft jobbies.

Tris #4 Brews of the World (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/88651/) is quite large with a big back area and the other three micros are towards the end of the crawl when numbers maybe a little more dispersed.:nishelypished:

[Pangolin]

It is reported that the Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) is closing this Sunday

[Mobyduck]

It is reported that the Alfred (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/34277/) is closing this Sunday

16 becomes 15. https://www.facebook.com/TheAlfredAleHouse

[an_ecumenical_matter]

I have a few pals attending this year's Autumn crawl from Belper in Derbyshire. They are all very respectable and run RuRAD, Rural Real Ale Drinkers, if this is permissible - plus they are all fully vaccinated ;)

Peter - Bald Eagle
Kev - Clockwork Kev
Paul - Charisma Bypass
and one of their pal's named theDiddler

Hope this is ok,
Cheers, Ray
Does he like diddys ??? !!!

[Real Ale Ray]

Does he like diddys ??? !!!

You can ask him on Friday. Make sure you behave yourself and keep your big foghorn voice to a minimum :D (from Jacinta)

[Dave M]

Myself & Tammy should be there, though having failed to make the previous two not quite believing it until I make it. :pray:

I've made a version of the crawl that I think I might aim to follow (although always end up changing plans throughout the day)
https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl-planner/view-crawl.php?uuid=2cf9da01-bb30-4ec3-a4b7-ba7a113ad74c

From that page it should be possible for everyone to create a clone of the crawl and make your own version. When you get to an edit page you can drag the pubs on the right hand side of the screen up or down to alter the order of the crawl. To drag them grab onto the three horizontal lines in each pub box.

It is nowhere near as sophisticated as I'd like but I keep promising this sort of feature and never manage to produce it, so focussed on getting bare minimum done. Hope you can get it to work!

[Mobyduck]

Myself & Tammy should be there, though having failed to make the previous two not quite believing it until I make it. :pray:

I've made a version of the crawl that I think I might aim to follow (although always end up changing plans throughout the day)
https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl-planner/view-crawl.php?uuid=2cf9da01-bb30-4ec3-a4b7-ba7a113ad74c

From that page it should be possible for everyone to create a clone of the crawl and make your own version. When you get to an edit page you can drag the pubs on the right hand side of the screen up or down to alter the order of the crawl. To drag them grab onto the three horizontal lines in each pub box.

It is nowhere near as sophisticated as I'd like but I keep promising this sort of feature and never manage to produce it, so focussed on getting bare minimum done. Hope you can get it to work!

Excellent Dave , cheers.

[Bucking Fastard]

Myself & Tammy should be there, though having failed to make the previous two not quite believing it until I make it. :pray:

I've made a version of the crawl that I think I might aim to follow (although always end up changing plans throughout the day)
https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl-planner/view-crawl.php?uuid=2cf9da01-bb30-4ec3-a4b7-ba7a113ad74c

From that page it should be possible for everyone to create a clone of the crawl and make your own version. When you get to an edit page you can drag the pubs on the right hand side of the screen up or down to alter the order of the crawl. To drag them grab onto the three horizontal lines in each pub box.

It is nowhere near as sophisticated as I'd like but I keep promising this sort of feature and never manage to produce it, so focussed on getting bare minimum done. Hope you can get it to work!

That's a very clever tool,works well .:notworthy:

[Tris39]

It is nowhere near as sophisticated as I'd like but I keep promising this sort of feature and never manage to produce it, so focussed on getting bare minimum done. Hope you can get it to work!

Love it!

[Dave M]

As those pub crawl pages don't work very well on mobile I've created another page.

So if you go to https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl-planner/ it should give you either my version of the crawl or if you are logged in and have cloned it then it should show your version.

If you then go into the browser options and select 'Install App' it will put a shortcut on your phone that will launch the map in full screen.

[rpadam]

As those pub crawl pages don't work very well on mobile I've created another page.

So if you go to https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pub-crawl-planner/ it should give you either my version of the crawl or if you are logged in and have cloned it then it should show your version.

If you then go into the browser options and select 'Install App' it will put a shortcut on your phone that will launch the map in full screen.
Great work!

PS - For Camra members who also view or participate on its Discourse discussion forum, there is currently a discussion about a proper pub crawl planning tool - if only they knew where to look...

[Dave M]

Great work!

PS - For Camra members who also view or participate on its Discourse discussion forum, there is currently a discussion about a proper pub crawl planning tool - if only they knew where to look...

There is a lot to do to make it really useful still.

I've now put in the ability to add or remove pubs for those that would like to further customise their versions. The crawl editing page has a button to take you to the add/remove pubs page.

[Tris39]

Friday weather:

Cloudy
15 C (feels like 13 C)
10% chance of rain

[Mobyduck]

Friday weather:

Cloudy
15 C (feels like 13 C)
10% chance of rain
:eek: I'm from the South, how am I going to cope. :D

[Tris39]

:eek: I'm from the South, how am I going to cope. :D

It's about the same as today, but with less rain. Actually, it seems warmer in Basingstoke so you may indeed be in for a shock.

[Mobyduck]

It's about the same as today, but with less rain. Actually, it seems warmer in Basingstoke so you may indeed be in for a shock.

I'd rather freeze than suffer Basingstoke.

[sheffield hatter]

I've now put in the ability to add or remove pubs for those that would like to further customise their versions. The crawl editing page has a button to take you to the add/remove pubs page.

Excellent! (Once I'd remembered to scroll down the screen to click the Update Route button. :muppet: )


I'm impressed that the mapping tool has found the route over the river to the Elms, which Google maps refused to believe in at first.

[AlanH]

I hope everyone has a great day in Burton.

After failing to keep up with Gill in Birmingham, then total leg failure in Preston, needing a taxi to the station from "The Plau", my knee has told me that this trip has
definitely "Gone for a Burton!"

I look forward to seeing all your photos.

"Cheers!"
Alan

[Mobyduck]

I hope everyone has a great day in Burton.

After failing to keep up with Gill in Birmingham, then total leg failure in Preston, needing a taxi to the station from "The Plau", my knee has told me that this trip has
definitely "Gone for a Burton!"

I look forward to seeing all your photos.

"Cheers!"
Alan

That's a shame Alan, hope it improves soon.

[Mobyduck]

In Derby now so should be fully primed for tomorrow.

[Gann]

Made it back from Crete OK...

Premier Inn remains booked...

Coming by car so the only thing that can stop me noiw is the M1...

[an_ecumenical_matter]

In Derby now so should be fully primed for tomorrow.

Tony, me and my fiend Trevor will be in Brunswick at 1915

[an_ecumenical_matter]

Haha, always have a pre-crawl day 2775

[Tris39]

That's a shame Alan, hope it improves soon.

Yes. That's terrible luck.

[Mobyduck]

Tony, me and my fiend Trevor will be in Brunswick at 1915
On Exeter Arms now and phone about to die will be working back as hotel opposite station. If we don't catch you see you tomorrow

[rpadam]

In Burton now, but doing a few outliers this evening.

Hope to arrive at the start on time tomorrow, but doing a Brewing Heritage Centre tour first, so I'll catch people up if necessary.

[sheffield hatter]

After failing to keep up with Gill in Birmingham, then total leg failure in Preston, needing a taxi to the station from "The Plau", my knee has told me that this trip has definitely "Gone for a Burton!"

That sounds bad. I hope you're getting some help.

Sorry we won't be seeing you tomorrow, maybe another time.

[Pangolin]

Anyone planning on doing Beeropolis note that they are not opening until 17.00 (https://www.facebook.com/BeeropolisBurton/) tomorrow.

[Bucking Fastard]

Anyone planning on doing Beeropolis note that they are not opening until 17.00 (https://www.facebook.com/BeeropolisBurton/) tomorrow.

Thanks for that,may pop in much later on way back to the station.

[Bucking Fastard]

I hope everyone has a great day in Burton.

After failing to keep up with Gill in Birmingham, then total leg failure in Preston, needing a taxi to the station from "The Plau", my knee has told me that this trip has
definitely "Gone for a Burton!"

I look forward to seeing all your photos.

"Cheers!"
Alan

I too am sorry to hear about your knee.Hope you can make a solid recovery and join in some other PuG crawls in future.

[Strongers]

Wish I was there today :(

Hope you have a great day on the sauce with many stories to tell!

[Thuck Phat]

Wish I was too.

May the beer be great and the pubs convivial.

Have a good day all.

[Mobyduck]

Already at it in The Brewery Tap.

[an_ecumenical_matter]

2777

The Dog welcomes all 😃😃😃

[Delboy20]

Have a good day all. Been a few years since I did Burton. Great town for pubs!

[Strongers]

2777

The Dog welcomes all ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿ ½ï¿½

:whistle:

[an_ecumenical_matter]

A good day in the field folks, Tony and me got back in one piece, I was collapsed in bed in Bristol at 8.40pm !!! Not able for it like I used to :D

[Gann]

Great to see everyone yesterday, impressive turnout
In the cold light of a bright Burton morning my final tally for the day was 12 pubs.
Pub of the day: Although I really enjoyed The Burton Bridge Inn and the Tower Bridge Tap room is one of the best small brewery taps, if not the best, I have ever visited, it’s difficult to look any further than the Coopers Tavern.
Beer of the day is a tough one as there was so many good ones. I really liked the Grapefruit Pale Ale in the Royal Oak, the Dancing Duck Dark in the Crossing and the Wilde Childe Brownie Hunter in the Last Heretic, but probably the Joules Moon Madness Mild in the Coopers shades it.
Hope to get to the Elms and the Weighbridge Inn today which I missed out on yesterday

[Bucking Fastard]

Well that was great fun.Good to see so many of the regulars and glad to meet some newcomers,especially the RURAD crowd.Hope everyone got home safely,and good luck to everyone on an extended drinking session today.

11 pubs in total with 8 of those new ticks.Beer of the tour for me was Fownes King Korvak's Saga ,a great poter in a strangely shaped fat glass.

[Mobyduck]

Yes a very good day managing 13 pubs including 9 new ones. Chipping away at some more Derby pubs today albeit at a more casual pace.

[Real Ale Ray]

We made it to the Elms. In here at the moment, fantastic pub. Going to Derby shortly to do a few more there, at a leisurely pace

[Mobyduck]

We made it to the Elms. In here at the moment, fantastic pub. Going to Derby shortly to do a few more there, at a leisurely pace
Leaving Derby at15.10. Will be in the Brunswick about 2ish if you're nearby.

[Gann]

Now in the Elms, but I guess we missed you Ray

[Real Ale Ray]

Now in the Elms, but I guess we missed you Ray

Yes I'd say we missed you by a few minutes! Lovely pub. Now at the station waiting for the Derby train. The Totally Brewed was a lovely beer.

[Real Ale Ray]

Leaving Derby at15.10. Will be in the Brunswick about 2ish if you're nearby.

Brilliant to catch up with you both in the Brunswick

[Mobyduck]

Brilliant to catch up with you both in the Brunswick
Likewise. :cheers:

[Tris39]

Another great crawl and I hope everyone had as much fun as me and 12 more in the bag. :cheers:

[Mobyduck]

Steve and Will considering whether to go for the mineral water or not.

2778

[sheffield hatter]

Steve and Will considering whether to go for the mineral water or not.

2778

They'd sold out by the time I got to the front of the queue so I had a Bass instead.

[Bucking Fastard]

They'd sold out by the time I got to the front of the queue so I had a Bass instead.

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

[trainman]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian
Good picture, great turn out!

[Tris39]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

An excellent pic and what a turnout!

[aleandhearty]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

Obviously, I recognise quite a few people, but there are a good number I don't. Anybody fancy allotting names to faces, so I /we can have an image of those contributors I / we haven't met yet.?

[Wittenden]

Obviously, I recognise quite a few people, but there are a good number I don't. Anybody fancy allotting names to faces, so I /we can have an image of those contributors I / we haven't met yet.?

Yep,that would be good.

[Quinno]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

Ahh looks like a great turn-out. I've been vicariously living the crawl off the back of the reviews that have already made it up.

Some good news from down here, my first appointment with the osteopath has seen a mild improvement. Fingers crossed we'll make some solid positive progress towards getting me on the mend for Christmas. I apparently have a 'surprising' amount of leg strength but also a 'surprising' lack of movement in part of my lower vertebrae which has been zoned-in on as the cause (due to a nerve which goes from there all the way down the leg to the foot).

[sheffield hatter]

Obviously, I recognise quite a few people, but there are a good number I don't. Anybody fancy allotting names to faces, so I /we can have an image of those contributors I / we haven't met yet.?

Front left: Real Ale Ray with Gann on his left. Behind and between them are Sheffield Hatter and the man with his name on his T-shirt: an ecumenical matter (and his friend who has been on a few of these trips). Towards the back are Bucking Fastard with one of his non-member friends to his right. In the doorway are Moby Duck (behind BF's shoulder) and Tris C. The six in a group at the back of the table on the right are guests from RURAD (http://www.dgmhall.me.uk/rurad/) (rural real ale drinkers) - hope to see them again. Behind the man in the black leather jacket is Just A Quick Pint Then I'm Off (in a check shirt), and in the opposite direction another check shirt is worn by Pangolin. In front of him is Real Ale Ray's better half, sometimes going by the name Jacinta. And finally Dave M and his wife Cider Drinker (who does exactly what it says on the tin).

[sheffield hatter]

Some good news from down here, my first appointment with the osteopath has seen a mild improvement. Fingers crossed we'll make some solid positive progress towards getting me on the mend for Christmas. I apparently have a 'surprising' amount of leg strength but also a 'surprising' lack of movement in part of my lower vertebrae which has been zoned-in on as the cause (due to a nerve which goes from there all the way down the leg to the foot).

That seems like positive news. Good luck with the treatment.

[sheffield hatter]

Ahh looks like a great turn-out.

There are two missing from the photo: BF's friend Brian who took the photo, and Big Steve who must have sloped off without anyone noticing. And two more of BF's friends turned up later, so I make it two dozen altogether.

[aleandhearty]

Front left: Real Ale Ray with Gann on his left. Behind and between them are Sheffield Hatter and the man with his name on his T-shirt: an ecumenical matter (and his friend who has been on a few of these trips). Towards the back are Bucking Fastard with one of his non-member friends to his right. In the doorway are Moby Duck (behind BF's shoulder) and Tris C. The six in a group at the back of the table on the right are guests from RURAD (http://www.dgmhall.me.uk/rurad/) (rural real ale drinkers) - hope to see them again. Behind the man in the black leather jacket is Just A Quick Pint Then I'm Off (in a check shirt), and in the opposite direction another check shirt is worn by Pangolin. In front of him is Real Ale Ray's better half, sometimes going by the name Jacinta. And finally Dave M and his wife Cider Drinker (who does exactly what it says on the tin).

Thanks for that, Will. It was the RURAD crowd that really threw me.

[Mobyduck]

There are two missing from the photo: BF's friend Brian who took the photo, and Big Steve who must have sloped off without anyone noticing. And two more of BF's friends turned up later, so I make it two dozen altogether.
Big Steve was apparently in the bog.

[Quinno]

Big Steve was apparently in the bog.

Bog Steve

[Strongers]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

Blimey, pissheads everywhere!


Ahh looks like a great turn-out. I've been vicariously living the crawl off the back of the reviews that have already made it up.

Some good news from down here, my first appointment with the osteopath has seen a mild improvement. Fingers crossed we'll make some solid positive progress towards getting me on the mend for Christmas. I apparently have a 'surprising' amount of leg strength but also a 'surprising' lack of movement in part of my lower vertebrae which has been zoned-in on as the cause (due to a nerve which goes from there all the way down the leg to the foot).

Sounds promising, I hope it all goes well.


Bog Steve

Haha, careful that might stick!

[Tris39]

There are two missing from the photo: BF's friend Brian who took the photo, and Big Steve who must have sloped off without anyone noticing. And two more of BF's friends turned up later, so I make it two dozen altogether.

Would this be another Steve and Nigel?

[Tris39]

Bog Steve

I remember in Pompey someone missed the photo because they were on the kazi.

[Mobyduck]

I remember in Pompey someone missed the photo because they were on the kazi.

It wasn't Bog Steve, he's in this one (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1593&d=1522007039)

[Mobyduck]

It wasn't Bog Steve, he's in this one (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1593&d=1522007039)

Oops thats Brighton. :rolleyes:

[Mobyduck]

Oops thats Brighton. :rolleyes:

Nope he's in the clear (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1791&d=1554143187).

[Tris39]

It wasn't Bog Steve, he's in this one (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1593&d=1522007039)

We won't get that photo again. (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/70533/) :(

[Tris39]

Haha, careful that might stick!

Pooh Sticks! :p

[Mobyduck]

We won't get that photo again. (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/70533/) :(

I went in there during the summer at 5.30 on a Friday afternoon and was the only punter in there.

[Real Ale Ray]

A few photos from last Friday

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[Tris39]

A few photos from last Friday

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Oh dear. I just don't photograph well. :(

[AlanH]

And here is the team photo in much the same place2779

Courtesy Brian

Great to see all photos of Burton (and Brighton! What a long crawl!!!) Thanks Will for the name additions.

I did a virtual crawl on Google. A lot cheaper, but somehow did not Taste as good!

[Tris39]

I did a virtual crawl on Google...

...and of course you can go to the loo at your leisure without missing any of the action! ;)

[trainman]

There is a lot to do to make it really useful still.

I've now put in the ability to add or remove pubs for those that would like to further customise their versions. The crawl editing page has a button to take you to the add/remove pubs page.

Is there an option to start afresh, ie a new crawl? I am probably missing something obvious...
Or to use the crawl creation tool then overlay the result onto these rather excellent maps?
Thanks, j

[Real Ale Ray]

http://www.dgmhall.me.uk/rurad/

Here's a link to the latest RuRad newsletter, which contains an article about our Burton crawl. Click on current issue

[Bucking Fastard]

http://www.dgmhall.me.uk/rurad/

Here's a link to the latest RuRad newsletter, which contains an article about our Burton crawl. Click on current issue

Thanks Ray,a good summary of a fine days drinking.

[rpadam]

Thanks Ray,a good summary of a fine days drinking.
Indeed!