Certainly remember The Coronet Bar - my regular lunchtime venue in the early 70s. Now sadly long gone, whilst Brakspears in London seems to remain as elusive as ever! However, if the bosses weren't...
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Certainly remember The Coronet Bar - my regular lunchtime venue in the early 70s. Now sadly long gone, whilst Brakspears in London seems to remain as elusive as ever! However, if the bosses weren't...
Sorry. Formerly called the Naked Turtle; more recently the Lofty Turtle, but now the Bear Kick!
Formerly the Naked Turtle. Now reopened/refitted as the Bear Kick. Mainly food orientated, but with a bar serving Tribute and Deuchars IPA and various lagers.
Having drunk Brakspears for the best part of 50 years, I am delighted to say that in my view Brakspears Bitter is now as good as ever. The sometimes variable quality of the past, is now exactly that...
The Hare & Hounds (Youngs) in East Sheen SW14 has a very large and pleasant garden; also The Plough SW14 has a decent outside area. Should be nice for this weekend!
[QUOTE=NickDavies;24461]CAMRA's 1975 'Beer in London' - probably the first London real ale guide ever done, lists the following:
Bass Charrington
Brakspear (in three pubs)
Courage
Fuller...
RE: Disappearing Winter Ales
Visited The Hare & Hounds in East Sheen last night. Young's Winter Warmer priced at £1.73 a pint. At that rate it will be disappearing very quickly I would have...
Although I'm definitely late....Popped into the Hare & Hounds in East Sheen last night. They were serving Young's Winter Warmer for £1.73 a pint. All that flavour at such a price gets my vote as...
Not generally a big fan of Youngs beers, but always enjoyed their Winter Warmer. Pleased to report that, in my view, it is still as good as ever.
My Grandad also came from Chatham. He would refer to himself as a Kentish Man of Kent! Cheers
Hi Rex
Many thanks for inviting me! Excellent venue and company. Great to be able to meet so many PG posting luminaries! If invited, I'd certainly be up for another meet. Cheers
Hi Conrad
Thanks for the welcome! Like many before me I have defected from anorher site. I'm generally an infrequent poster, but hope at least to add the occasional useful comment. Laast night's...
I think Brakslover is planning to arrive something like 6.00 PM
According to TFL Journey Planner, should arrive at 5.57! Cheers