Maidenhead 25/10/25
The North Star, Maidenhead My first stop today was at The North Star, a friendly, traditional back-street pub in Boyn Hill. It has two bars: a busier public bar with TV & darts, and a quieter lounge. It is registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). They host quiz nights (every other Thursday), occasional…
Blackfriars to Fleet Street
After three weeks away from the UK, my first Friday night out after work started exceptionally well at: The Cockpit, EC4V 5BY I went with a pint of Five Points XPA 4% here. There has been a pub or inn on this site since at least the 16th century, and the area used to be…
Night out in Manchester
10th September, 2025 Being up in Manchester for one night for work, it seemed rude not to use the opportunity to pop into three favourite pubs which were close to the hotel. The Peveril of the Peak The Peveril of the Peak stands as one of Manchester’s most treasured pubs, celebrated for both its heritage…
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