The Abbotsford completes the triumvirate of architectural power in the world of Edinburgh boozers. Not quite as grand as The Cafe Royal, not quite the range of real ales and beers that […]
The Cafe Royal, Edinburgh
I’ve got to cover The Cafe Royal, not for the beer, but for it’s spectacular architectural features. Hidden away down West Register Street, just round the corner from the similarly grand Guildford […]
Swannay Brewery
In a previous post I said that Cloisters Bar was good. In fact I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it’s probably my favourite current Edinburgh hostelry. It was […]
From Junk to Junction: The Renaissance of The Junction, Castleford
The launch of David ‘The Bloke from Hull’ Litten’s first book is set to take place on Thursday 26th November. From Junk to Junction: The Renaissance of The Junction, Castleford (forward by […]
Stockbridge Tap, Edinburgh
I missed the Stockbridge Tap last time I went up to Edinburgh. I’d heard about it and tried to find it, but we were pushed for time and it was raining. Plus the […]
Cloisters, Edinburgh
I always do a bit of research before I go anywhere new, just to make sure I’m going in the right direction. When I do this I’m always mindful of my Dad’s […]
The Edinburgh Beer Scene – Revisited
I recently revisited Edinburgh (w/c 26-10-15) for another look at their thriving beer scene. This sort of begets a few posts over the next week or so: A couple of pub reviews. An […]
From Junk to Junction – Book launch
This launch is definitely one for your diaries. On Thursday the 26th November 2015 the story of the recent ‘Renaissance of The Junction Public House, Castleford’ by David ‘The Bloke from Hull’ Litten will […]
Quirky Ales
I laughed when I read Stonch’s recent efforts at home brewing, I appreciated the underlying satire in Home brewing the simple(ton) way . Sort of made me think how things move on. […]