A drop in for an afternoon in Peterborough on the way home from Norwich. Including visiting a number of micropubs in the area. The Frothblowers A bus out from Queensgate Bus Station to Werrington (Number 1) for the first call of the day to The Frothblowers. A micropub situated within a small row of shopsContinue reading “14/08/22 – Peterborough”
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13/08/22 – Great Yarmouth and Norwich
First stop of the day was Great Yarmouth. Used to go on family holidays here years ago and doesnt look to have changed much. Got the X1 bus from Norwich Bus Station (fast service through to Great Yarmouth) Tombstone Salon Bar This bar is run by “Tombstone Brewery” which operates at the rear of theContinue reading “13/08/22 – Great Yarmouth and Norwich”
12/08/22 – Bittern Line and Norwich
If you enjoy reading please consider “buying me a pint”, this will help to cover my hosting and image hosting and help to ensure further trips can go ahead!BUY ME A PINT First train of the day out to Sheringham. A great small seaside town with one long street packed with shops and food outlets.Continue reading “12/08/22 – Bittern Line and Norwich”
11/08/22 – Harwich and Diss
After a morning visiting the excellent East Anglia Museum of Transport, the rest of the day was spent exploring Harwich Town, a very historic town in Essex, having to get the train to Manningtree, for a connection onto the Harwich Town train. Harwich Town A short walk from the railway station into town presents allContinue reading “11/08/22 – Harwich and Diss”
10/08/22 – Ipswich and Norwich
After an early start from Harlow Mill I arrived at Ely (having done a direct train from Stansted Airport). A short change here allowed me to nip into the bar on the platform! Platform 1 Bar A small bar situated on the platform (I dont recall it serving drinks last time). Selection of standard beers/cidersContinue reading “10/08/22 – Ipswich and Norwich”
17/07/22 – St Albans
A Sunday afternoon around St Albans before heading back into London for the train back up North. Beer Shop After a steady 10 minute walk I arrived at “Beer Shop”, a bottle shop and bar which ive visited a number of years ago and really enjoyed my visit. A great selection of 10 cask andContinue reading “17/07/22 – St Albans”
15/07/22-16/07/22 – Reading and Newbury
A weekend down to Reading to head to the Royal International Air Tattoo, included a visit to a few pubs and breweries around Reading and the outskirts, an evening in Newbury, and an afternoon in St Albans. Siren Craft Tap Yard First place after arriving in Reading was to head out on the bus towardsContinue reading “15/07/22-16/07/22 – Reading and Newbury”
11/06/22 – Keighley and Doncaster Station
A day out visiting Wishbone Brewery and Goose Eye Brewery Taps, along with calling into The Draughtsman Alehouse on Doncaster Train Station!
05/06/22 – Central Birmingham
A trip around central Birmingham visiting several bars and brewery bars, before finishing off with a few more pubs in the Digbeth area.
04/06/22 – Stourbridge and Lye
Starting at Stourbridge a day visiting the many pubs and brewery bars in this town, before heading onto Lye. Includes a number of micropubs and brewery taps.