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I enjoy a beer and a chat about life, the universe and everything (sorry) but especially in the comfortable surroundings of a traditional UK/Irish pub particularly those of architectural importance, (as exemplified by those on CAMRA's National Inventory).
I am horrified by the accelerating rate of reduction in numbers of pubs during the Credit Crunch of 2009. I am therefore "doing my bit" to ensure some of my favourites survive.
Username: Beertiful
Age: 58
Sex: male
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The Claret Free House, Addiscombe
On Friday 1st May 2009, the Harvey's Sussex Extra Stout was in excellent condition.
The price of a pint is competitive, the locals are either friendly or at least polite and the surroundings comfortable. Its proximity to Addiscombe tram stop (adjacent) makes visiting a breeze. Yes, John (the former part-time manager) may have moved on but The Claret survives. Long may it continue.
The real cider, (usually Biddenden), is also well worth a try.
4 May 2009 22:07
The Claret Free House, Addiscombe
Yesterday's six real ales included Dark Star Hophead Extra at 5.8% plus their Espresso Stout; both in tip top condition and at the right temperature (for me). Also as well as the regular Palmer's beers there was Anastasia's Exile Stout - absolutely beautiful.
Contrary to others, I can accommodate a variety of different tastes and styles, and the Palmer's IPA was also very good. Just what you'd expect of a quality session beer.
OK sometimes it is not perfect occasionally, but everywhere has its bad days. Yesterday was a good day, so much so, I have had to increase my rating to 10.
25 Aug 2008 10:21
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The Royal Standard, Croydon
Eight of us visited this pub on the evening of 20.12.2011. We had had a curry out in South Croydon on a snowy night. The illuminated frontage of the pub called out to us like a beacon in the night. Inside the welcome was warm and the London Porter was fantastic. The beer was up to the usual high standard of this pub: delicious. Well worth the visit to taste Fuller's beers as they should be. No cheese could be seen nor smelt.
2 Jan 2011 20:00