New pubs for me this year: 1.
Finally off the mark with Admiral Rodney Inn
I am a salmon !!
34, down from 100 this time last year.
It's good to see lots of new places opening and old ones reopening here in Somerset, though the model is different. More cafe-style places and micros, but not many actual pubs. I do hope the trend is reversing.
'Beer is for all day, not just for breakfast'.
Now on 10, the trend should turn sharply upwards from the middle of next week with some time spent in Norwich.
"Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer."
-W.C.Fields
Doubled my tally in just one afternoon
Now on 2 D'Ale House
A pub is for life not just for Christmas
Quite a few from my Midlands trip.
Lichfield - Brewhouse, Angel Inn, Acorn JDW
Sutton Coldfield - Bottle of Sack JDW
Boldmere - Boldmere Tap, Bishop Vesey JDW
Erdington - Red Lion