Category Archives: Brewery Taps

15/06/24 – Darton, Mapplewell and Barugh Green

A day out around Darton, Mapplewell and Barugh Green. Starting in Darton at “Nailmaker Brewing Co & Tap”, “Darton Tap” and “The Anvil Arms”, heading out to Mapplewell to “The Talbot Inn”, “The Old Bakery”, “Bottle & Co” and “Wentworth Arms”, and finishing in Barugh Green at the “Crown & Anchor”. A great day out featuring lots of independent pubs and some great beers along the way.

01/06/24 – Brampton Beer Mile

A day over in Chesterfield with “House of Ales” – Karl, Cheryl and Matthew taking part in one of the “Chesterfield Great Historic Pub Tour” run by Shaun. This one was The Brampton Mile, starting with the furthest out “The Star” and heading back towards Chesterfield finishing at “The Junction”, visiting 16 pubs on the way, which includes 14 pubs, 1 Brewery and 1 Micropub, a great range of places to visit.

25/05/24 – Three Counties Rail Ale Trail

An attempt today to do a “Three Counties Rail Ale Trail”, covering Cheshire, Derbyshire and Greater Manchester. A return ticket to New Mills (2 stations here) from the Manchester direction was my ticket for the day. Started out at Disley visiting “Malt Disley”, a short train journey to New Mills Newtown and a few minutes walk to “Torrside Brewing”. Headed into New Mills visiting “Torr Vale Tap”, “The Cheese Wheel” and “Beer Shed”. Next was onto Marple visiting “The Samuel Oldknow”, “Bevi”, “Dig Inn” and “Traders”. Romiley next to drop into “Hop Haus” and “The Crafty Vendor”, before (for completion) to Bredbury to visit “The Steelworks”.

16/05/24-18/05/24 – Leicester Outskirts

A number of pubs visited on the outskirts of Leicester over a couple of days. The first day started off in Syston at “The Pharmacie Arms”, onto Mountsorrel to “The Sorrel Fox”, “The Swan Inn” and “William Pincent & Grandson Ltd”, before finishing at “Mash & Press” in Anstey. The second day starts at “Everard’s”, onto Enderby to “Mill Hill Cask & Coffee”, Aylestone for “The Ale Stone”, Wigston to “The Tap & Barrel”, onto “Queens Road Tap” and “Martin Bros Micro Pizzeria” before finishing in Stoneygate at the “Real Ale Classroom”.

17/05/24 – Tamworth and Lichfield

Started in Tamworth, a popular market town in Staffordshire. The town takes its name from the River Tame, which flows through it. Started here with “The King’s Ditch” Micropub before heading over to “The Tamworth Tap”, CAMRA National Pub of the Year for 2 years running. Over to Lichfield next, known for its medieval 3 spire cathedral, the only one in the UK. Here I started at “The Whippet Inn” Micropub, onto “Beerbohm” and out of town for “Trinity Brew Co”. Finished with “The Bittersuite”, “Brewhouse and Kitchen” and “bod – Lichfield”.

11/05/24 – Nottingham (Outskirts)

My day today takes me over to Nottingham to visit some out of town Micropubs that I have not managed to visit in the past. Started the day in the Basford area of Nottingham visiting “Black Iris Brewery” for a look around the brewery and a drink in their taproom, and heading next door to “The Lion”. Over to Sherwood next to visit “Doctor’s Orders” and “Kraft Werks”. Onto Mapperley to visit “Blues Dawg”, Daybrook for “The Abdication”, Bestwood for “The Butchers Pencil” and finishing at “Brew Tavern” next to Nottingham Railway Station.

17/04/24-20/04/24 – Minster, Ashford and Charing

A visit to Minster, Ashford and Charing. Started off at Minster with a visit to “Hair of the Dog” Micropub in the town. Ashford I visit “Curious Brewing” located a short walk from Ashford International Station, before finishing in nearby Charing at “The Bookmakers Arms”.

17/04/24 and 20/04/24 – Canterbury

A visit to Canterbury. Canterbury is famed for its splendid cathedral and atmospheric medieval streets. 4 visits here, starting with “FLOC Brewing”, moving onto “The Thomas Tallis Alehouse”, “Foundry Brewpub” and “Pegasus”.

18/04/24 – Broadstairs

Today takes me to Broadstairs, known as the “Jewel in Thanet’s crown”. It is most famous for being one of Charles Dickens’ favourite places to escape to. Started here at “The Magnet” Micropub and heading up to “Sonbar”. A walk towards the Railway Station next brings me to “Mind the Gap” and “The Royston”, and finishing off in St Peter’s at “The Four Candles”.