Murree – the world’s most unlikely brewery?

The Murree brewery in Rawalpindi, Pakistan is full of surprises but the most amazing thing about…

A Waterloo adventure

A few Thursdays ago a party of members from CAMRA’s South East London branch set out…

Never mind the Bollo…

On Saturday 14 October, CAMRA’s London Pubs Group (LPG) had a daytime tour of Brentford, Acton…

The Roberts Ramble 2023

Pete Roberts was a member of CAMRA’s East London and City branch whose loves were real…

The Fellowship Inn

On 1 October 2023, in my capacity as pub protection officer for CAMRA’s South East London…

Farewell to the Capitol

The Capitol (SE23 3TW) closed on Sunday 15 October under Wetherspoon’s programme of disposing of leased…

Rail Ales

There’s always been a close relationship between the brewing industry and the railways. It was the…

Uncertain future for Fitzrovia pubs

The Duke of York in Fitzrovia is a proper locals’ pub with a rich history. The…

An afternoon in Moorgate

Last October (2022 – see note) I took myself up to the city to visit yet…

Tribute – Simon Hosking

Simon, a colourful character who often greeted friends with ‘Hello Dear Boy’, passed away at home…