In for one. Turned into three. Was found out by a friend on the mobile who came to join me. So great without smoke. A few of those who work here were in for a drink on their night off - if they hated the place they wouldn't come near it!! Mr N had spent the morning learning Tryst secrets first hand from the brewmeister who by all accounts sounds like a real innovator - look out for some great New Zealand real ales.

First smoke free visit. Fairly quiet although I don't usually come in on a Monday so I'm not sure what it is usually like. A few regulars at the bar. Wondered what it would smell like without smoke - just fresh and clean - lack of soft furnishings must help.

Usual Friday scene.

Came in after playing footie. Didn't sample any real ale though - must be something wrong with me. Only three beers on tonight. Some kind of make up demonstration going on in the sports bar and we were invited not to sit there.

Went up very late for a quick pint to meet a couple of friends who were extremely grumpy/ angry about the impending smoking ban - I think they had already had several pints. Ended up wishing I had stayed at home. At least the staff were friendly. Still very bury (at 10.30pm) following afternoon cup football. Quite few people worse for wear and speaking in very loud voices and the music was a bit too loud - expecially since it was some kind of terrible house compilation including Lilly the Pink and Agadoo. Couldn't have asked for better service on the beer front though.

Oh my beloved BTW. There was a Guiness promo on tonight - shoved down our throats a bit - although thank you for the hat. Good showing tonight - started with someone I didn't recognise asking if I was Charlie and introducing themselves to me - was about to go home when Messr Lebork called and the evening started all over again.

Train cancelled - had to wait 40 mins. Very cold and pub perilously close - couldn't help myself. Same beers as yesterday. Fires on, newspapers, Carronade, heaven.

Went to meet a freind for a couple of pints upstairs and ended up staying for four which gave me a chance to try all of the guest ales. Failry quiet on arrival (7pm) but got a bit busier as the evening went on. No quiz tonight.

In for a pint after playing footie. Only three beers on today. Decided to have a burger. Two ladies from M&S who had been at a seminar all day came over to scavenge my onion rings (they were complaining they hadn't had a hot meal all day).