London – the best drinking city in Europe?
Look up ‘pub’ in the dictionary – this is what you should see Thanks to the wonders of East Coast wi-fi, beer bloggers no longer have to wait until they get home to file copy on their ale adventures*. Having just spent two days wandering around London, enjoying the variety of pubs and visiting with […]
London’s shortest pub crawl?
London’s Borough Market has long been a popular attraction for food-loving locals and tourists alike, with plenty of stalls offering choice items from around the world. It can also be a worthy destination for the beer lover, with three fantastic – and very different – drinking experiences within thirty seconds of each other. Inside the […]
In praise of…The Porterhouse, London
On a recent trip to London I needed to seek refuge from a crowded and extremely wet Covent Garden, when I managed to scurry to nearby Maiden Lane and into the Porterhouse – billed as Ireland’s largest ‘genuine Irish’ brewery (who can they be getting at there?). From the outside it looks like part of […]
In praise of…Staminee de Garre, Bruges
I realised very quickly just how good Belgium is for beer drinkers – every restaurant or bar has a local selection that really cry out to be sampled. Most of them have a decent selection on draught, many are even house specials or are renowned for one particular type or style of beer. One place […]
In praise of…Bierbrasserie Cambrinus, Bruges
Cambrinus is only a stone’s throw from Bruge’s famous Markt – the square around which all touristy things seem to revolve. The old bell tower, bike tours, restaurants and friteries all vie for the attention of visitors – but a short stroll away down Philipstockstraat is a tremendous distraction – Beerbrasserie Cambrinus. The old wood […]
