The Post Office Vaults, Birmingham

Can merely echo comments below. great little place, slight shame about the premises. IT really MUST be said however, that free-of-tie places in central Brum are rarer than hen's teeth, and it would be impossible to attempt this through a pubco (Ilooklikeme: this is probably why the prince of Wales, great pub that it could be, was not considered) Beer is always superb.

31 Oct 2012 13:08

The Royal Oak, Rusper

My partner and I regularly travel here from Streatham in S London, and adore it.
To me, its idiosyncracy is a great strength, ensuring it stands out from the crowd.
I've always found the beer here to be excellent, both in terms of cellarmanship and choice, so it really SHOULD be in the beer guide. If the local branch don't like Sara, that's their affair, but completely irrelevant.
Local branch, GET A GRIP!

11 Sep 2012 11:34

The Buffet Bar, Stalybridge

Well worth missing a train for. This place has been a legend for decades, and deservedly so. Bags of atmosphere, a great range of great beer, victorian charm and much railwayana, and the (very cheap) food is recommended. I regularly go miles out of the way just to drop in.

26 Jul 2012 11:35