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Together at the bar

I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a beer drinker. Yet weirdly over the past year or so during lockdowns, a proper pint from a pub has been one of the things I’ve missed the most. I can open a nice bottle of wine at home, I can just about mix a negroni for myself and the pre-dinner G&T before attempting to cook may not have been quite the same as one from a favourite hotel bar but it did the job. But a beer from a bottle or can from the fridge just isn’t the same as one from the barrel of a pub. That first sip of a freshly pulled pint of ice-cold lager is euphoric. 

St. George’s Day: 9 facts you didn’t know

Think of St. George and one probably pictures a heroic knight bravely slaying a ferocious dragon.  With St. George's Day around the corner, on April 23rd, we thought we'd share some interesting and little known facts about England's famous patron saint.

The UK’s best dog friendly hotels

As a nation of dog lovers, it's hardly surprising that we want to take our four-legged friends on holiday with us.  Whether you're looking for a countryside getaway or city break, with the emergence of dog friendly pubs and hotels, there is no reason for leaving your furry friend behind! dog friendly hotels, dog pubs, friendly, best, dog, hotel rooms, holidays doggy, animal friendly, pet friendly, UK, England

A whisky that makes marmite look like a unifying force

It's the “love it or hate it” of the spirit world, a whisky that makes Marmite look like a unifying force.  So if you love it already, what is there to say, and if you hate it.. will anything change your mind?   

Ways to indulge yourself in the pub this January

The best turkey gravy recipe

Gravy, the finishing touch that calls the family to the table. The ‘thick or thin’ debate has divided families and friends around the Christmas dinner table for generations, but what makes a great turkey gravy? We spoke to Chris Knights, our Executive Chef, for the perfect turkey gravy recipe to wow your guests on Christmas Day.

The stretch tent: the winter 2020 pub garden essential

With the end of 2020 nigh, December promises to be a month of low-key festive celebrations.  Whether that’s small gatherings in pub gardens or intimate household meals in pub restaurants, one thing is clear - we will all be spending a lot more time outside this festive season!

Six tier two gardens to catch all the action this Guinness Six Nations

If you're looking to catch every triumphant tackle and try this Guinness Six Nations then be sure to check out our line up of some of the Capital's best beer gardens to soak up all the atmosphere! Plus book for your turf for food and we'll treat you to a round of Guinness on us!