Category Archives: London

I spent the morning exploring Borough Market before making my way onto the Bermondsey Beer Mile for the rest of the day. Borough Market was as busy and colourful as ever, with plenty to see as I wandered between the independent traders, food stalls and specialist shops. Along the way I enjoyed breakfast, called into Utobeer and The Cider House, and couldn’t resist a visit to The Rake for a beer.

From there I headed into Bermondsey, working my way through a fantastic selection of brewery taprooms, bars and cider makers beneath the railway arches. A stop at Maltby Street Market added even more variety, with its collection of independent food and drink businesses bringing plenty of character to the area. Throughout the day I enjoyed some excellent beers, friendly welcomes and a wide range of venues, finishing at The Kernel Taproom after a brilliant day exploring one of London’s best beer destinations.

I spent the day exploring South London, starting in Selsdon before making my way through Addiscombe, Beckenham, Penge, Anerley, Gipsy Hill and West Norwood, before finishing back in Croydon. Along the way I visited a fantastic mix of micropubs, taprooms, brewery bars and independent pubs, each with its own history and character. It was great to meet owners, staff and local CAMRA members who were keen to share their stories and passion for good beer. From traditional cask ale pubs to modern brewery taprooms, there was plenty of variety throughout the day, along with some excellent beers enjoyed in warm and welcoming surroundings.