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23/04/22 – Wirksworth and Duffield

A visit today to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for their Diesel Gala and whilst out there, a couple of Micropubs I managed to drop into. The Feather Star Small bar in Wirksworth called the Feather Star. This had been relocated and was previously at 15 St John Street, and is now at the back ofContinue reading “23/04/22 – Wirksworth and Duffield”

09/04/22 – Sawley, Long Eaton and Belper

Another day out on a Derbyshire Wayfarer again today. This time heading out towards Long Eaton, Sawley and Belper, all of which have one or more Micropubs. Firstly East Midlands Mainline train from Sheffield through to Long Eaton. Information on Derbyshire Wayfarer can be found HERE. After getting off the train at Long Eaton, aContinue reading “09/04/22 – Sawley, Long Eaton and Belper”

02/04/22 – Crich and Dronfield

First call of the day was to Crich Tramway Village, train to Alfreton to change for the bus to Crich. Red Lion Hotel Situated in The Tramway Village at Crich is the Red Lion Hotel. The Red Lion originally stood opposite the Potteries Electric Traction Tramway Depot in Stoke-on-Trent. It was demolished in the earlyContinue reading “02/04/22 – Crich and Dronfield”

26/03/22 – Edinburgh

Only a short visit to Edinburgh heading home (only 2 pubs with one being a revisit). Deacon Brodie’s Tavern Located on the Royal Mile, a pub which is named after local villain William Brodie (whom was the real life inspiration for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde). Great bar set on two floors with a nicelyContinue reading “26/03/22 – Edinburgh”

25/03/22 – Glasgow (Day 3)

The Raven First call of the day was to “The Raven”, situated not far from Glasgow Queen Street station and owned by Cold Town Beer in Edinburgh. A selection of their own beers on Keg (aswell as Cans), aswell as 6 guest keg lines and 3 beers on cask. Went with their own New EnglandContinue reading “25/03/22 – Glasgow (Day 3)”

24/03/22 – Edinburgh and Dunbar

Cafe Royal First point of call in Edinburgh was to Cafe Royal. This is one of the finest Victorian pub interiors in Scotland, dominated by an impressive oval island bar with ornate brass light fittings and magnificent ceramic tiled wall murals of innovators, made by Doulton from pictures by John Eyre. It is also listedContinue reading “24/03/22 – Edinburgh and Dunbar”

23/03/22 – Glasgow (Day 2)

After a morning at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Life I headed back into Glasgow to head to Glasgow. The Pot Still A great traditional bar near to Glasgow Queen Street station and known as one of Scotlands best Whisky Pubs (with over 750 to choose from) Choice of 4 Kelburn Brewery beers on here, IveContinue reading “23/03/22 – Glasgow (Day 2)”

22/03/22 – Aberdeen

After some photographing in the morning after an early start heading up from Glasgow, I got on the train from Dyce into Aberdeen. The Craftsman Company First call was into The Craftsman Company a few minutes walk down the road from the train station. Inside a nice old building, the space is really open inside.Continue reading “22/03/22 – Aberdeen”

21/03/22 – Glasgow Bars (Day 1)

Drum and Monkey After a long journey up from Manchester, with a cancelled train at Carlisle and onto a replacement bus. I eventually arrived at Glasgow Central. The Drum and Monkey is a stonesthrow away from Glasgow Central Station. Owned by Nicholsons, this corner bar is housed in a former bank. A few cask beersContinue reading “21/03/22 – Glasgow Bars (Day 1)”

20/03/22 – Levenshulme, Cadishead, Irlam and Manchester

After a ride over to Manchester, boarded the service from Manchester Piccadilly to Levenshulme (only a short journey) Fred’s Ale House First call after getting off the train was Fred’s Ale House, a mere 2 minutes walk from the station. All 3 bars here are situated along the same road. Good selection of 7 beersContinue reading “20/03/22 – Levenshulme, Cadishead, Irlam and Manchester”