Just before we went to print, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) released some figures…
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Tribute – Phil Portwood
Phil passed away on 17 November aged 65. He was West Middlesex CAMRA public affairs officer…
Idle Moments – Feb/March 2024
Firstly, I must apologise to certain pubs in the areas of Hampton Hill and Richmond which…
Calling all pie & mash aficionados
Those who enjoy London’s traditional dish, pie & mash, may be interested to learn that there…
News & views – November 2023
CHANGE OF MIND – ALMOST The Government’s Autumn Statement is due on Wednesday 22 November, which…
Real ale – dying out?
I regularly look at the WhatPub Update in London Drinker and I have been surprised recently…
Trade news – November 2023
WETHERSPOON’S NEWS Just as the last edition went to print, JDW announced that they were putting…
Tribute – Glen Barnham
Glen passed away on 11 September, aged 78, following complications arising from a fall. He had…
Tribute – Simon Hosking
Simon, a colourful character who often greeted friends with ‘Hello Dear Boy’, passed away at home…
Tribute – Mick Lewis
Members of CAMRA’s East London & City branch and the organisers of the Pig’s Ear Beer…