A day out around West Yorkshire making use of the £4.50 bus ticket which allows travel anywhere in West Yorkshire. Started off in Ossett visiting a couple of Micropubs alongside Ossett Brewery and a couple of local pubs, before heading to Horbury and visiting a couple of brewpubs alongside a couple of local independent pubs.
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06/05/23 – Ilkley
A day out over the Kings Coronation Bank Holiday weekend to Ilkley. The first half of the day was spent at Crafty Dogg’s Beer Festival held at King’s Hall, followed by a few independent pubs around Ilkley one of which having its own brewery on site, and a call into Burley-in-Wharfedale.
30/04/23 – Harrogate, Starbeck and Kirkstall
A day out over the first May Bank Holiday weekend. Visiting several Micropubs, Brewery Bars and Independent bars in Harrogate before heading up to Starbeck to Harrogate Brewing Co and The Office Micropub, and finishing at Hornbeam Park for Roosters Brewing Co Tap Room. Finishing off around Horsforth and Kirkstall.
22/04/23 – Newark and Grantham
A trip down the East Coast Mainline today firstly to Grantham to visit the Whistle Stop Micro Pub on the railway station followed by heading back to Newark to visit some real ale and craft ale pubs in the area.
08/04/23 – Bingley and Saltaire
A day out over Easter weekend up to the Aire Valley in West Yorkshire. Visited a selection of breweries, micropubs and independent pubs in Bingley, Saltaire and Shipley. All easily accessible by train (with a bus out to Wilsden for Bingley Brewery).
26/03/23 – Camden and Kings Cross
Heading back home today vis London. Had time to check out three brewery taps around Camden before dropping into Beer+Burger near Kings Cross. All 3 breweries offered different styles of beers and all really great friendly places.
25/03/23 – Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton
A bit of a trek all over today starting in Dorking to visit Cobbetts Micropub and Tap, onto Horsham to Horsham Brewery Tap, Micropubs in Billinghurst and Bognor Regis. Brewhouse project in Arundel and finishing with two brewery taps in Brighton.
24/03/23 – Brighton and Lewes
A day out around Brighton and Lewes. Lots of local brewery taps and great independent pubs in this area that are worth visiting. Ive picked a good selection to cover today.
23/03/23 – Hastings, Rye, Bexhill and Eastbourne
Headed to the Historic Town of Hastings today, starting off the day with a visit around the Smugglers Caves followed by visiting a couple of brewery tap pubs, Micropubs and bottle shops. Also headed to Micropubs in Rye and Bexhill before finishing at a couple of craft bars in Eastbourne.
22/03/23 – Sussex Coast (Day 2)
A second day out along the Sussex Coast today, a trip around Shoreham (Brighton City Airport), followed by pubs in Shoreham-by-the-Sea, Lancing and Worthing. Again lots of great micropubs and independent pubs to visit.