Book review – London’s Dead Pubs

There are a number of books about closed pubs in London, along with various websites.  This…

Book Review – Up The Packet – One Man’s Crisp Odyssey

Who doesn’t like a packet of crisps with their pint? Have you however thought more deeply…

Book Review – Good Beer Guide: Belgium

The 9th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide Belgium was released on 14 May. It remains…

Book review – One Line at a Time: The District Line

Andrew Saunders has written many books on a number of topics and these include a series…

Book Review – Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars

I know that a number of readers enjoy the occasional visit to Manchester, so they will…

Book reviews – London’s Real Heritage Pubs

Much has changed since 2008 when the first edition of this book was published.  The pub…

Book Review – Ale City: St Albans’ Beer History and Remarkable Pubs

‘You can drink deep of the history of St. Albans’; so begins Roger Protz’s excellent book,…

Book News – Porter and Stout: A Complete History

Just to remind readers, Martyn’s last work, Porter and Stout: A Complete History, is now available.…

Book News – The Good Beer Guide 2026

The latest iteration of CAMRA’s flagship publication was due to be published on 24 September.  This,…

Books news – July 2025

The latest release from CAMRA Books is Beer Festivals, the first ever history of British beer…