AN OLD FRIEND Although these days it is regarded as one of the ‘usual suspects’, there…
Year: 2024
The Devonshire: a new classic pub opens in Soho
The Devonshire (W1D 7HW) opened in November 2023 after an extensive refurbishment. Located at 17 Denman…
An afternoon in Greenwich
Last March I had an afternoon out with the intention of visiting the Morden Arms in…
Pub and brewery closures
Just before we went to print, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) released some figures…
Tap East: a legacy from the Olympics
Some breweries punch above their weight and Tap East certainly falls into this category. The company…
It’s all smoking!
Once a year, a number of brewers from the Brewers Association (BA) come to London from…
Pub Heritage – January 2024
Cause for concern The following comes from CAMRA’s November Pub Heritage Bulletin. Although it does not…
Letters – Feb/March 2023
Green hop beers I am very pleased to enlighten Mr Millington (letters, last edition) and your…
Tribute – Phil Portwood
Phil passed away on 17 November aged 65. He was West Middlesex CAMRA public affairs officer…