A list of the most recently entered visits to pubs Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:16:12 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk en-gb Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 22 Oct 2026. Busy footfall with a good few regulars seated over a couple of tables at the front along with the lesser spotted dotted about for the last half an hour of serving. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:16:12 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74298 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. Fifth visit of the outing: Almost a year since my last foray here and a perfect pit-stop for a change of buses from Chislehurst’s Cockpit. A very old-fashioned pub in the backstreets just minutes from a suitable bus stop in Eltham High Street lends it that extra charm. Busy on arrival mid-evening with largely the more mature customer rather than the younger one but a seat to be had next to an engaging talkative couple where good banter between us quickly ensued. Very friendly, prompt service at the bar. A real gem of a pub with six interesting real ales on no less in its favour. Nothing not to like about it! Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:38:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=847&v=74296 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. Fourth visit of the outing: Very busy on arrival early evening with eight real ales on in this tiny micropub which launched in December 2020 and laid out on two levels. Prompt, efficient service at the bar of this local CAMRA-accoladed Pub-of-the-Year that grew out of just being a flower shop before joining forces with its micropub operators. It in fact has been local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year for 2023 to 2026 and Regional CAMRA Pub of the Year runner-up for 2025 and is currently one of the top-four national nominees for CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:33:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8820&v=74295 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. Third visit of the outing: Not overly busy on arrival mid-afternoon at this award-winning micropub set up in 2014 and with a completely spare table by the window with a high bench seat and high stools dotted around it. A good few real ales on with 9 listed and with two changing in my hour and a half's visit. Prompt friendly service at the bar if you choose the right moment to queue which I did the second time around after the place started to fill up. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:14:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=5129&v=74294 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. Second visit of the outing: A good range of nine real ales on from pales to bitters, stouts and porters in this independently-run historic pub. It was rebuilt in 1898 as a hotel in the Arts & Crafts style and designed by Berney and Sons for the Nalder & Collyer brewery in Croydon and replaced a pub of the same name dating back to the late 1700s. It has a charming appeal with its front balcony, timber framing and octagonal turret on show. Grade II-listed in 2001 by Historic England, it has a wooden-carved island bar and an original cast iron fireplace. Prompt friendly service mid-afternoon and samples willingly offered. A bitter and seasonal porter was much enjoyed among some of the attendees from the London Pubs Group outing to a selection of Bromley and its environs’ historic pubs. The pub's focus is on real ale and KeyKeg beer with no kitchen but punters are allowed to bring in food from local takeaways. The owners are behind The Stormbird and the Hermits Cave in Camberwell. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:57:40 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7458&v=74293 Visited by Wittenden on the 22 Oct 2026. We came with friends on a wet and windy Thursday evening.Several in the bar, fewer dining. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:52:07 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4734&v=74287 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 23 Oct 2026. Just after lunchtime opening, we were the first customers at this month's NESW meeting. Beers were constantly changing during our stay so frequent visits to the chalkboard was a necessity. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:28 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3555&v=74286 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 22 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. Rainy with start of first storm of the winter season brewing outside. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:27:39 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74285 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 22 Oct 2026. Afternoon office reunion. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:52 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=530&v=74284 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. Busy gathering of Saturday regulars and the odd lesser spotted for the last three-quarters of an hour of serving. There had been a good turn-over of beers since my last visit on Thursday. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:38:50 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74297 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 17 Oct 2026. First visit of the outing: Only my second jaunt in some 20 years to this Grade II-listed former NatWest bank which was converted by Fuller's in 1995. By all accounts the bar and bar-back shelving were specially constructed for the pub’s opening. The wooden bar comprises some intricate wooden carvings and blends in perfectly with the largely wood-panelled interiors with stone floors. I very much admire it and prefer it to the out-of-place modern bars in old buildings sporting a minimalist look. Prompt friendly service with six real ales on. A party from the London Pubs Group, a heritage pubs’ group and off-shoot of the London CAMRA branches was in attendance in marking their first stop by my arrival time a little after 1pm. A mixture of high and low seating afforded everyone a place to be comfortable and even with some snugs leading off the main room with its sizeable and imposing bar area. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:51:08 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=864&v=74292 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Oct 2026. Heritage listed pub. A small Victorian terrace house that has been sympathetically updated whilst retaining its basic layout. Mirrored bar back the most notable feature. Last pub of my mini-crawl in Reading and I forgot to note the beers. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:36:52 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1098&v=74283 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Oct 2026. Evening visit..i said I’d be back (see July 2016 entry). 10 years and little has changed (except the prices of course). A real gem, plenty of choice ale, cider and bottles. Found that is has little nooks and crannies behind the main bar area. Nicely busy on arrival, rammed when I left about 10. Good chats with locals. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=952&v=74282 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 22 Oct 2026. Mid evening fairly busy with groups and a few individuals, barman was most apologetic that my pint I'd ordered had just ran out and only managed to pull just over a half and was concerned about the quality, however it was excellent and only charged me £2 for the inconvenience! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:36:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2365&v=74279 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 22 Oct 2026. 8 of us for 16.00 special opening with many other groups including the local CAMRA branch made for a full house. Sterling service from the 3 bar staff kept waiting times minimal. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:04:45 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2553&v=74276 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 22 Oct 2026. Mid afternoon just a few folk in, 2 handpumps available on arrival with another 2 put on shortly after. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:42:38 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7960&v=74275 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. Mid evening we chatted to a group of friendly folk at the bar and the knowledgable barman was happy to provide samples of the various stouts on offer to which my favourite, so therefore ordered, a pint of was The Tiramisu by Yonder Brewing @ 6.5% (keg). Did what it said on the tin! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:22:01 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6722&v=74273 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. Early evening fairly busy in this cosy comfy dimly lit unspoilt pub with soft background music playing and folks quiet conversation made for a relaxed and peaceful stay, a complete contrast to The Duke Of Edinburgh! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:07:04 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1833&v=74271 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. I remember the fanfare when this pub was renamed and taken over, was on my 'to do list' to check it out back then but never did. As correctly stated now reverted to its original name and was very busy for our late afternoon visit however the bright lights & loud music added to the bareness and poor acoustics were not conducive for a relaxed and comfortable stay! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:55:19 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1831&v=74270 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. Mid afternoon quiet just one other group in this cosy, comfortable friendly and welcoming locals pub. 30+ years since my last visit when I was a local and it's not changed a bit although the prevalent smell of wet dogs and fried food spoilt proceedings a bit! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:48:05 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1783&v=74269 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. Mid afternoon fairly busy in this recently refurbished bare and opened out pub, clearly with dining a priority was more like a dining hall than a pub! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:39:04 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1781&v=74268 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 20 Oct 2026. Early afternoon busy as expected, met a friend here for a cheap lunch & pint before moving off elsewhere. Noisy SAGA louts in the main hall so we headed off to the quieter more civilised upstairs to eat. I've only bothered to list the guest ales. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:33:41 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=80&v=74267 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Oct 2026. Usual sprinkling of regulars and the odd lesser spotted for the last half an hour of serving. One of our now more occasional barmen was in performing from his repertoire of old ballads with Karaoke-style backing music. He was thankfully not too loud for conversation still to rule the roost. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:40:46 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74265 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 20 Oct 2026. Ticking over for the last half an hour of serving with a table and a half of regulars and some odd lesser spotteds out the front conversing above the strains from the fiddlers' last movements drifting in from this micropub’s rear. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:31:26 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74264 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 21 Oct 2026. Evening visit until late-on. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:34:37 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=74259 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 20 Oct 2026. Last knockings visit until close. My eyes sparkled upon espying the East India Porter on pump. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:49:08 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3030&v=74281 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 20 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. Were the Tuesday back-room musicians there - I can't recall any noise? Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74280 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Oct 2026. Fell in here mid afternoon after 2 hours of cycling in persistent rain. Burger and pint advertised at 11.50 (but only on Wednesdays) I had both anyway. Only a handful of people in. This place could easily take 200. Had a pale ale “King of the Castle” 4.3%, acceptable. Not sure of the brewer - pump clip had both St Austell and GK on it. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:43:02 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9628&v=74253 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Oct 2026. Lunchtime visit. Start of a very wet cycle to Reading. Friendly staff with a good atmosphere. Pint and a packet of crisps for £5.40 in the centre of Oxford- bargain. Would like to have stayed longer. 5 ales on. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:33 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6337&v=74252 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 20 Oct 2026. Evening visit. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:10:27 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3643&v=74249 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Oct 2026. Mid evening visit. Very dark. Halloween stuff everywhere about 20 involved In a darts match. 4 ciders on hand pumps. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:52:28 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6700&v=74277 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 19 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:01:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74245 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 19 Oct 2026. Abortive evening visit, 9.30pm closed and last stragglers leaving. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:58:28 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=264&v=74244 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 18 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. A live solo singer pumping out crooner's faves. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:54:28 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74242 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 18 Oct 2026. Evening visit. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:39:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1423&v=74241 Visited by Jack William on the 18 Oct 2026. Sunday lunchtime at noon. The tenancy here is no longer with Shepherd Neame but directly with the freeholder, the “Lord of the Manor” apparently. Free of tie by the look of it with Gadd’s and Wantsum on at £5 a pint. Very wet cycle here but three of us made welcome and enjoyed the beer and wood burner. Filling up nicely when we left just after 1. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:48:55 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9627&v=74240 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 17 Oct 2026. Evening visit until late-on. Hardly a seat spare. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:38:13 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=74243 Visited by Andrew on the 17 Oct 2026. Came with Gareth, John and Ian (although Ian had been up guzzling the old the day before and was feeling rough and left after a bit). The pub opened at 4pm and there was already a queue at the door. The place was heaving within 30 mins of opening but Simon and Marie-Anne did a great job getting to everyone. Great pub, great landlords, great beer. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:30:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4566&v=74239 Visited by Andrew on the 18 Oct 2026. Came for lunch to celebrate my dad's birthday. It was very busy but the service was quick and the food good. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:18:35 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=937&v=74238 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 17 Oct 2026. Evening visit until close. 3 regular locals in. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:35:03 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3455&v=74236 Visited by Wittenden on the 17 Oct 2026. Saturday lunchtime, several in. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:17:42 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7617&v=74235 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 16 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:19:17 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2521&v=74234 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 16 Oct 2026. Evening visit. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:15:23 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7458&v=74233 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 10 Oct 2026. Fifth visit of the outing: Busy on arrival at this tiny micropub which is situated down an alleyway running to one side of the Carlton cinema just a little after 6pm and with a good group of drinkers at the front around bench seating and with 18 seated in total throughout it is noted. Some seating in the corridor leading to the cold room afforded our party of two a pew before the next hourly train service heading to London and where it is just a 5 minutes' walk from Westgate Station. Prompt, friendly service with six real ales on to choose from and by all accounts this micropub was the inspiration for the Four Candles in Broadstairs which opened in 2013 and ran until the end of 2025 before the guvnor retired and it became Trigger’s Broom in May 2026. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:17:00 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2202&v=74232 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 16 Oct 2026. Mid to late afternoon fairly busy as expected. Excellent choice as always although sadly creeping into that time of the year with the green hop nonsense - meaningless to the casual punter. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:40:43 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=351&v=74226 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 16 Oct 2026. Mid afternoon quiet just a couple of other chaps taking note of the knowledgeable and enthusiastic barman's advice on the beers available. Comfortable relaxed atmosphere with country & western music softly playing in the background. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:17:16 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7235&v=74225 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 15 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:10:37 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74224 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 15 Oct 2026. Evening visit. A sort of open mic evening, first a small choir singing protest and freedom songs then a soloist guitar singer with Mr Bojangles. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:57:59 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6815&v=74223 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 14 Oct 2026. Last knockings visit until close. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:52:38 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3030&v=74222 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 14 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. 2 or 3 only in. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:50:15 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74221 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 16 Oct 2026. Early afternoon busy in the dining area with more arriving during my short stay. Barmaid was busy clearing the lines ready for Goachers Dark, sadly it wouldn't be ready just yet so opted for an HPA. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:55:12 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=356&v=74220 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 10 Oct 2026. First visit of the outing: Very busy an hour into the Gadds’ Green Hop beer festival on our arrival shortly after one o’clock and with 8 guest green hop beers on in addition to Gadds’ own green hop launched just three weeks earlier. My fellow real ale enthusiast and I met up with two DFLs (Down from London) as the locals refer to them as, who have now resided in Ramsgate since 2019 and are enjoying every day of it. I managed to dodge the queue to the festival bar by just timing it right each time and so prompt, friendly service. A clement day with a good few also outside seated at the Tressel tables. We were conveniently on highchairs very close to the festival bar to keep an eye of when to join the queue to it. Just over an hour and half sufficed to sample four halves before a gentle stroll into Broadstairs. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:15:38 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8514&v=74228 Visited by McGargle on the 14 Oct 2026. Another disappointment. Three bar staff doing things which didn't seem to involve serving customers. Eventually attracted attention from someone who seemed to prefer to be anywhere but behind the bar. Glass grudgingly topped up. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:10 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1094&v=74219 Visited by McGargle on the 14 Oct 2026. Not a good start as the one barman tried to sort out a fobbing keg line. There was a big queue so thought I'd try The Ship. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:03:49 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=965&v=74218 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 13 Oct 2026. Evening visit until close. Lowish footfall not encouraged by European football on TV in seemed. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:44:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8196&v=74206 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. Last pub of the weekend. Tony had decided to stay in Newcastle to find a curry so it was just me and Ian here. This was the first pub I ever went to in Newcastle. It's not changed much. It's a big anonymous horseshoe shaped drinking hall, split in two parts. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:34:32 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=466&v=74205 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. One of my old haunts back in the day when I used to come here to drink Labatt's Blue. It was busy inside but eventually we got a seat. It wasn't quite as I remembered but then I probably came here during the week when it was quieter and that was 30 years ago. Another example of you can't really go back. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:30:45 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9626&v=74204 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. Although a Greene King pub it had a huge range of non GK beers. It was heaving. A large horseshoe shaped pub nicely done out. We ended up standing near the fruit machine. And I think I lost my hat here. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:25:03 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9625&v=74203 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. A big square pub. We sat by the window and Tony chatted to some locals about their dog. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:18:30 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9624&v=74202 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. A split room pub. Very busy with locals but we got a seat. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:16:42 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9623&v=74201 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. We walked here from Monkseaton. A smallish place with seating outside. Disappointed by the beer quality. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:13:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9622&v=74199 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. We walked from the Dog and Rabbit in Whitley Bay. Big place. Ian and Tony drank a lot of whisky here. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:08:02 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9620&v=74198 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. We caught the metro from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay and then walked to the pub. Nice place. We were the first in and Ian had his 27,000 different beer here. Eventually a few people turned up and all chose to drink the hazy Two by Two beer. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:03:53 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7911&v=74197 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. I couldn't convince Ian or Tony to actually go into Tynemouth to look about so we just got off the metro and came here. It's a station bar - quite big and airy. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:55:09 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9619&v=74196 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Oct 2026. First pub of our Metro tour. Lovely place, proper old school. We were the first in as it opened at midday. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:52:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9618&v=74195 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 10 Oct 2026. Fourth visit of the outing: As always, packed in this really quite tiny micro such is its popularity and for our late afternoon arrival. One of the old Four Candles regulars in among the crowd alongside two fellow real enthusiasts from Ramsgate who we earlier caught up with at Gadds’ taproom for their Green Hop festival. Usual friendly speedy service. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:16:43 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8832&v=74231 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 10 Oct 2026. Third visit of the outing: A band of musicians entertaining the amassed followers to the left-hand-side of the bar as you face three real ales on to choose from and from two of the local microbreweries, Shivering Sands at Manston outside Ramsgate, and Wantsum at St Nicholas-at-Wade outside Birchington-on-Sea. Prompt service late afternoon from one of the two staff members keeping up with demand. We timed it just right for some seating. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:16:18 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3021&v=74230 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 10 Oct 2026. Second visit of the outing: Full with a singer and guitarist entertaining the assembled punters but a bench seat to be had for our mid-afternoon visit after fish and chips opposite in the Mermaid café which our walk back from Gadds’ green hop festival had made us ready for. Usual prompt, friendly service and four real ales on. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:15:58 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8175&v=74229 Visited by Andrew on the 09 Oct 2026. Ian and I had arrived in Newcastle about 5pm and were staying a metro ride away from here. This pub is in a row of shops about 30m from where I used to live in Newcastle 30 years ago. Back then Micropubs hadn't been invented. The pub was nicely done out. There seemed to be a back room but we stayed in the front and looked out the window. The off licence opposite was now a bakery. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:34 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9608&v=74194 Visited by Andrew on the 09 Oct 2026. Just up the road from the Tipsy Toad. Very busy. Nicely done out. Nice relaxed feel and friendly staff. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:17 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9609&v=74193 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. The brewery tap. We got off the metro at Jesmond and walked up. Gave me an opportunity to look at my old halls of residence from when I was a student. The brewery is on the town moor, and I'd assured Ian and Tony that we'd have to dodge cows. We didn't. They were all on the other side of the building. There was a wedding going on in part of the building but the bar was still open to all. On leaving Ian was concerned at the lack of street lights back to the road. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:44 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9617&v=74192 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. Ah the Hotspur. Where I used to drink 30 years ago. Always guaranteed to get Newcastle Exhibition Bitter back then. No luck with that today (or ever). The pub was busy, and there was no cosy feel. Proof that you can't go back. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:09:37 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=464&v=74191 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. A shed. Ian and Tony really liked it. It was fine, but a shed. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:07:17 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9616&v=74190 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. A micro pub off a square. It's downstairs off the square and it was packed. We sat on a table in the Square and marvelled at Dave's Hot Chicken at the end of the road. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:04:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9615&v=74189 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. I was looking forward to coming here as it's supposed to be an historic pub. Well it may be historic but someone's done a jolly good job of hiding it. The interior looks gutted. The ceiling beams have been painted grey. Huge TV screens are everywhere showing cricket. Shame really. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:34 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9614&v=74188 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. Not been here for nearly 20 years and I don't remember it looking like this at all. Anyway, it was perfectly nice. It's an upstairs pub where the toilets are downstairs and you need a code to get in them. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:57:26 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=457&v=74187 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. In railway arches I think. Not overly busy. Small downstairs where we sat looking out the windows at the front. Although 3 beers were on, two went off as we came in. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:54:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9613&v=74186 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. Third stop in Gateshead. Friendly place. Felt a bit like a quirky cafe. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:51:37 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9612&v=74185 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. Not originally on our list to visit but it looked so good we went in. It's a Tardis of a pub. It's got 3 levels with a bar on each and a terrace garden on the roof. Friendly barman. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:43:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4612&v=74183 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. We walked over one of the many bridges from Newcastle to Gateshead and soon found ourselves here. Nice place. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:55 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9611&v=74182 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. Third pub of the day. Lovely old interior. Really liked the place. Good music too. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:37:28 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9610&v=74180 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. First time here for us. We arrived just before opening at midday and stuck our faces in the windows so they knew to open up - which they duly did. Funny place. Felt a little contrived - fake book cases, unused brewing gear etc. Got busy within 30 mins though so popular. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:32:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4611&v=74179 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Oct 2026. First stop of the day for Ian, Tony and I. Great pub this. It was 11am so not surprisingly the pub wasn't very busy. Not been here in the day before so I'd never seen the sun stream in the stain glass windows before. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:27:43 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=459&v=74177 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 12 Oct 2026. Evening visit until late-on. A JDW festival ale sampling night. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=74174 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 11 Oct 2026. Late evening visit until close. A modicum of punters was in. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:47:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74173 Visited by Wittenden on the 10 Oct 2026. Early afternoon on a sunny Saturday in October. We came to meet our son and his partner:we sat at a window seat in the front bar and discussed the situation. A very well run house. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:47:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9607&v=74172 Visited by Wittenden on the 09 Oct 2026. Friday evening, a pleasing mix of diners and drinkers.We were staying in one of the letting rooms in a recent barn conversion. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:02:15 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9606&v=74170 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 10 Oct 2026. Evening visit until close. Only recognised two of the songs played by the live rock tribute band. Not seen so many dancing as tonight. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:35:40 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=864&v=74168 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 10 Oct 2026. Evening visit. Good chance to read the in-house supplied Saturday's Daily Mail! Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:32:46 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1326&v=74167 Visited by Wittenden on the 09 Oct 2026. Unplanned but welcome visit in a Friday mid afternoon. Busy with diners and drinkers.As is the Law, we sat in the Top Snug. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:11:39 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=5406&v=74166 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 09 Oct 2026. Last knockings visit until close. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:45 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2521&v=74165 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 09 Oct 2026. Evening visit. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:23:40 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7458&v=74164 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 09 Oct 2026. Evening visit until close. Only one in again. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3455&v=74163 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 09 Oct 2026. Busy footfall with some Friday regulars on parade among the more occasional for the last half an hour of serving. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:25:13 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=74162