How To Restore A ‘Proper Pub’ #1

We all know the gig…pub struggles, it’s revamped and returns minus beermats, bench seating but the lure of wood fired pizzas, six quid a pint cask and table bookings seem to signal a potential revival. But what of the traditional pub I hear Mudgie, Paul Bailey and Martin cry? Birmingham, which has seen its fair… Continue reading How To Restore A ‘Proper Pub’ #1

People Make Pubs: The Knowle Sequel

Knowle was a welcome relief in the dying embers of our walk (you know you are in Knowle when even the Locks have flower beds…) as it is an absolute Mecca for pubs and they always contain some top humour.  As well as the aforementioned duo on the canal side there are a further six… Continue reading People Make Pubs: The Knowle Sequel