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From our reviews of pubs around the country to interviews with some of Britain’s most fascinating landlords. From tales of historic pub culture and to autobiographical stories from our life as pub go-ers! We update our blog every 2 weeks, and we promise to educate, elucidate and tittillate your passion for pub culture with every post!

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Heritage Pub Tours Announcement

Important change to HPT scheduling

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The Ship & Shovell, London

This Central London pub will have you seeing double!

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Victorian Elegance in Birmingham’s Boozers

A review roundup of some of our favourite Birmingham pubs

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A Crooked End

Josh muses on the loss of an iconic Black Country pub.

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Josh in front of the Guinness Factory in Dublin
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A Good Day for A Guinness

A reflection on Lindsay and Josh’s visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin

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stalking bruce: a beginners guide to drinking in dublin

Let’s start with some (un)necessary context. Linds’ adores Bruce Springsteen – arguably more than me. We have 4 pictures (all framed) of Bruce hung up …

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Musing on Galway: Marking the difference(s) between an English and Irish Pub?

I’m writing this article in a hotel room in Galway. It’s our first night in Ireland – and after a gruelling 12 hour travel day …

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An englishman walks into an irish bar…

This is the short story of how my new fiancée unwittingly forced me into the most embarrassing 10 minutes I’ve ever had in a pub.  …

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The Colourful Pubs of Galway

A review roundup of the pubs we visited in Galway, Ireland.

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