Friday 21 December 2007

Seeing that today is Friday it's seems the appropriate time to make a very special announcement.

Last night Amy and I visited what turned out to be my ONE HUNDREDTH pub. Yes... one hundred different pubs throughout the UK. Some of them more than once. I think it's safe to say I've completely embraced the British Pub Culture.

Below is the most recent additions and, as always, you can visit the comprehensive list by clicking on the link located on the right of the blog page.

Cheers!!

89. Plumbers Arms: Decent traditional on the other side of Victoria Station from the flat. Always very crowded, and honestly nothing spectacular about it.
90. Spotted Horse: Just a bar and quite honestly a very disappointing start to a Putney Pub Night.
91. The Duke’s Head:Another Putney pub that retains most of its Victorian furnishings, most noticeably the dividers to the Private Club. Might be fun to visit during the day as it has a large riverside deck.
92. Bricklayers Arms:The last of our Putney Pub night and was the absolute best of the night. A true local boozer with a great old school feel to it. Nothing fancy, but a great, great atmosphere.
93. The Crown Bar (Belfast):Simply an OUTSTANDING place to have a drink. Built in 1849, it contains privacy booths complete with their own doors, very detailed ceiling tiles and wall mouldings, stained glass windows, and a magnificent marble bar. A must see if you are in Belfast.
94. The Morning Star (Belfast): Cool pub/eatery with dark wood booths for lunch/dinner and a round island bar in the middle.
95. Nancy’s (Audara, County Donegal): Excellent local pub. Tiny connecting rooms with the smallest of bars. Just a hodge, podge of local memorabilia all about with low door jambs, creaky floors and loads of character. MY sort of pub.
96. Fox and Hounds: Great little neighborhood pub tucked away in Belgravia. Almost like having a drink in an old library. I like it… a lot.
97. Coach and Horses: This had such potential. Neighborhood pub off of Vauxhaul Road with no ales (although they had pumps), and loud, pulsing music. Won’t be back.
98. The Coastguard (Dover): While not in the “traditional” sense, this was a great visit as it was located on the beach beneath the White Cliffs. Nice choice of local ales plus Leffe. Very nice.
99. Marlborough Head: Campy “goth” type pub with a weird Halloween theme. The cool part was the gents/ladies toilets were located behind hidden doors in a fake bookcase.
100. The Constitution: Cozy local pub in Pimlico with an obvious nautical theme. Real homey feel that should see more visits as it is within five minutes walk of the flat.