Fresh Beer – Get It While You Can

Yesterday’s big walk to my ‘new local’ only 9.4 miles away meant I am probably the most sought after punter for the crew at 556 – The Milking Parlour LE65 1RG Of course eagle eyed readers amongst you will have spotted that I only blogged about this place on Saturday but, was so impressed, I…

Brummies Here, Brummies There…

Brummies every *******where la la la la la la la la la la went the terrace chant back in the eighties (that is the correct amount of la’s!)… Of course, anyone reading this who has stuck with me since the start of this blog will know this is the same intro as the post on…

It’s Good To Be Back…Drinking In A Pub #2020

I’m so glad I had a fantastic day in the boozer today but why wouldn’t I? Honestly, some of the dross I read on Twitter from people sneering/judging/looking down on people who enjoy visiting a pub is unbelievable. If my blog wasn’t linked then I really wouldn’t use it as it is just a stream…

‘Wheely’ Good News: Pub Back From The Brink In Ticknall

I love the fact the A514 refuses to lie down as a ‘go to pub road destination.’ I’m not sure that was its sole purpose but it still possesses a plethora of good boozers on, or just off, the 18 and half miles from Derby to Swadlincote. However, even a great pub road like this…