The 4.10 From Cheltenham

You sometimes find a pub that hits the spot on so many levels that it is nigh on perfect…. It’s one of the joys of pub ticking as there are quite a few nondescript with not a lot happening but 797 – The Waterloo DE15 0LQ is the early runner for pub of the year…

Bass Charity Vase Winners 2022

Judging by the last ten years then it is time to celebrate the resurgence of Bass in Brum! There’s still no sign of the red tringle in the Second City but Bass is being spoken about once again. Yes, Martin might be celebrating Premier League titles as a Manchester City fan and Blackpool Jane is…

Tower Power

You left me reliving my youth in Solihull town centre with neon signs, funky bears and Love Island wannabees on a glorious summer evening. However, it was time to return to more genteel pastimes and a long overdue visit to one of the Burton ‘classics.’ The 751 – Tower Brewery Tap DE14 1LX was ahead…

Hourglass Not Feeling Squeeze

“Take it to the bridge, throw it overboardSee if it can swim, back up to the shoreNo one’s in the house, everyone is outAll the lights are on and the blinds are down.” A classic chorus from Difford and Tilbrook – or Squeeze to their mates – on one of their best tunes, Hourglass. I…