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 […]
Brummie Brews
The delights of a business trip to the heart of the West Midlands can be offset, if you know where to look. Here on the BeerCast we’ve been banging on about the Wellington at Bennet’s Hill for years (see here, here and here). Recently I was back and managed only the most fleeting of trips […]
In praise of…The Grain Barge, Bristol
Pubs come in many shapes and sizes, and are to be found in many unusual and varied locations. I’ve been to several great pubs near water, but never actually visited one on water before – until I set foot aboard the Grain Barge in Bristol, that is. As the name suggests, it used to ply […]
In praise of…Ye Olde Mitre
There are some wonderful pubs in London, many with histories stretching back several hundred years. One of these is Ye Olde Mitre, which was built in 1546 – during the reign of Henry VIII. There’s supposedly a more direct regal connection, as a youthful Queen Elizabeth I is said to have danced around the cherry […]
