Sunday 23 February 2014
Mall, Clifton, Bristol
Again, better than I expected. A sign reads 'downstairs for the Secret Garden'. If I was trying to keep something secret I wouldn't put a sign up.
White Lion, Clifton, Bristol
Not too up its own arse for the area. Nice view of the bridge and gorge, and good for watching footy. And that's it mainly.
Saturday 22 February 2014
Lamb & Lion, Bath
Walking into a pub and finding £6 credit on the quiz machine - priceless.
The Mrs insisting on losing the lot on bingo - murder
Molloy's, Bath
Plastic Paddy pub thankfully lacking in plastic Paddies and mostly full of England supporters. Also some French blokes who are being very sportsman-like by wearing Wales scarves (after their defeat yesterday)
Rising Sun, Bath
Busy back street pub with good beer and a pleasingly high bar-staff-to-punters ratio. A bit modernised for my liking but I'm not complaining.
Bath Brew House, Bath
Cask ale £3.40 a pint, keg 'craft' beer £5 a pint. 'The Emperor's New Clothes' springs to mind.
Saturday 8 February 2014
King's Head, Bedminster Down, Bristol
Nice boozer but it's miles from the bus stop and it's pissing down!
Cross Hands, Bedminster Down, Bristol
Shithole where the IQ of the bar staff is so low that they're only able to serve people they've seen before.
Drawbridge, Bristol
Typical city centre pub full of rugby fans and the usual hen/stag parties. What could possibly go wrong?
Crown, Bristol
Rock pub, not normally busy at this time of day put packed today, I assume for the rugby. Which is why the clientele is disappointingly mainly male, as opposed to the usual scantily-clad rock chicks.
Bank Tavern, Bristol
I was followed in by a group of ale enthusiasts on a pub crawl. Thankfully they're not talking loudly about beer and none have oversized rucksacks.
Friday 7 February 2014
Star Inn, Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire
Nice little locals' boozer with attire ranging from suits to plaster-covered work trousers, and a choice of ale or rough cider. Diversity is always a good thing.
The Bull, Hinton, Gloucestershire
Wadworth country pub with good beer, real fire and the hits of Burt Bacharach playing. What's not to like?
Thursday 6 February 2014
Brassmill, Keynsham
Sat in front of a real fire supping ale, while the river outside is at bursting point. I like to live dangerously.
Friday 31 January 2014
Plume Of Feathers, Shirley, Solihull
So far I've spent most of the day in Shirley. Ha ha old Brummie joke.
Strawberry Fields Bar, Shirley, Solihull
An odd little place that used to be a shop. Last time I was in here a few years ago it seemed a bit cliquey but today it's very friendly.
Saracens Head, Shirley, Solihull
The only redeeming feature of this place was the Friday night disco which used to attract some right fucktards. But now even that's gone.
Red Lion, Shirley, Solihull
When I lived up here the landlord of this place was a right miserable twat. Still is.
Wednesday 29 January 2014
Drawbridge, Shirley, Birmingham
There are certain people from Solihull who would be horrified by the very suggestion that this pub is in Birmingham, because it isn't really, it's in Solihull. But thankfully those sort of people don't drink here.
Saturday 25 January 2014
Portcullis, Fishponds, Bristol
Well chavvy boozer with a plethora of unruly kids shouting at each other. Monkey see, monkey do...
Golden Lion, Fishponds, Bristol
Tatty 'music pub' with a darts obsession and the worst website ever. Google it - you won't be disappointed.
Star, Fishponds, Bristol
Where's Sky Sports FFS? However with Samantha Fox and AC/DC on the jukebox, I'm not complaining. Or am I?
Mason's Arms, Stapleton, Bristol
Loads of Rovers fans still banging on about the Birmingham game. Think I'll keep me gob shut. Mind you, shouldn't they be up the Mem by now? Fuckin armchairs.
Wednesday 22 January 2014
Sunday 19 January 2014
Cross Hands, Fishponds, Bristol
Full of baby show-offs. 'Mine's cuter than yours' and all that. Get me out of here.
Saturday 18 January 2014
Crown and Horseshoe, Oldland Common, Bristol
I don't know why I like it, but I do. It could be the friendly puppy. It could be the hopeless abandon of all who enter here.
Dolphin, Oldland Common, Bristol
If anyone's actually reading this bollocks can you let me know, just to save me wasting my time? Thank you.
Three Crowns, Redfield, Bristol
Big old Victorian boozer - the kind I like. And it has its own mini pool hall on the side.
Fire Engine, Redfield, Bristol
Recently reopened, nice but not as good as it used to be. It used to have a cat and a parrot, but the old management have taken them to their new pastures. Disappointed.
St. George's Hall, Redfield, Bristol
Wetherspoon's with two drinking levels. Bar is on the upper level, but fear not, disabled people of east Bristol, for there is a stairlift so that you too can spend your benefits here.
Old Stillage, Redfield, Bristol
Arbor Ales brewery tap, so always a quality pint guaranteed. Good jukebox too. A bit dead for a Saturday afternoon though.
Friday 17 January 2014
Mason's Arms, Stapleton, Bristol
Cosy little pub with a plethora of friendly dogs. The punters are ok too. And it may soon be my local - watch this space.
Thursday 16 January 2014
Essex Arms, Kingswood, Bristol
Basic locals' boozer, where every customer is drinking cider, including me. Morrissey and Style Council on the jukebox - if TOWIE was about this Essex, I might be interested.
Spotted Cow, Fishponds, Bristol
Quirky, friendly locals' pub which ticks all the boxes - good beer, good food and football if you want it. And an EXTREMELY cute little dog.
Beehive, Horfield, Bristol
Ok after a brief period of not being arsed to update my blog, I'm back. Biggish roadhouse now converted to a gastropub. Pricey food to the left, reasonably-priced drinks to the right. Popular with workmen covered in plaster.
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