Don’t Call Me Shirley: Part 3

Shirley has certainly attracted a bit of a spike in my stats recently and also ensured that Pete has a blockbusting question for his next quiz at The Bulls Head in Hall Green. I’ve yet to blog about this Ember gem but Pete assures me it is THE place to drink in South Brum and…

Believe In Unicorns, Believe In Beermats

You might think there’s not a lot to say about a tiny hamlet in Leicestershire but you’d be wrong as I discovered with a visit to the little known Orton on the Hill.  Arguably, the best fact about Orton on the Hill is that William Worthington was born in the village in 1723. That’s right,…

Who Needs Football When You’ve Got A Pub?

Say what you like about social distancing but I reckon my 600th boozer on this long journey around the Midlands felt the benefit last night. 600 – The Tavern DE1 3QR is tucked away on the edge of the city near to The Peacock – read here – and one of those ‘locals in the…

Proper Pubs Alive And Kicking In Kingsbury

I think I have found THE perfect pub for Martin.  Never mind all this ‘travelling around the country searching for GBG pubs nonsense’ he needs a proper locals boozer. However, this is no ordinary pub as the former smoke room at the back of the boozer has been converted to The Wok Inn. Yep, that’s…