Fancyapint.com’s State of Pubbing Survey has a curious range of choices for its “biggest problem in pubs today” question. I’m no CAMRA head, as you’re probably aware, but to have NO option for anything relating to qualit[…]

I was in the much mentioned Hairy Tortoise last night and I notice their beer menu has a new arrival. Asahi Super Dry. 2000ml. That’s right, my favourite sound in Japan* is now availible in London. Admittedly for the price of ‘13.60, whic[…]

Decided on Sunday to stop drinking for a couple of weeks. I don’t drink at home much so it’s only in the pub that temptation strikes. Last night was the first test. Arrived, ordered a lime and soda, sat sipping it – this isn’t[…]

I have always enjoyed sucking bones
Browsing for dinner components the other week in the supermarket, I examined with great interest a couple of chunky pieces of oxtail. Now these haven’t made any significant appearance for a while, what with […]

JW LEES MOONRAKER, 7.5%
It’s theer mon, rake it eawt ~
This pint kills fascists (unsure if it can shut up mayors of London).[…]

Reflections on a Valentine’s-semi-themed dinner with friends:
1) Don’t actually make it a Valentine’s event and it’s *perfect*
2) Leave the only sign of the season to be an absolutely delicious heart-shaped chocolate cake bu[…]

The Carlton Club
Formed in reaction to the Reform Act of 1832, the Club still has very strong links with the Conservative Party. I was there for a small conference and first we gathered at ‘Cads Corner’ where coffee was served. Lunch was […]

Troy Lager
I can’t believe this has never been reported on the publog before. Those of you who have been to the Notting Hill Arts Club for to see the nindie bands will have drank it, because it’s the cheap lager there. Those of you who […]

GREAT EASTERN ADVENTURES aka Sarah Goes To Shoreditch.
The Strongroom is a) a bar and b) in Shoreditch. The Old Street/Shoreditch/Hoxton area is a part of London where my usual friendliness with the city declines. I’ve lived in London for year[…]

Gay Bar! I wanna take you to a GAY BAR! And what shall we drink in this gay bar? Well – why not…
Gay Beer
or possibly
Gay Wine
Reading these stories – especially the wine one – you might be forgiven for thinking that the marke[…]