Geocaches - 0
Pubs - 3
Once again, the Worcestershire innocent finds himself in the Smoke.
Its 9:30pm by the time the Cumberland Hotel Reception has been navigated and the bags have been dropped off at the surprisingly spacious room.
Armed with Des De Moor's London Pubs book and the Cask Marque App, I will hit the nearby streets and squeeze the maximum adventure out of the 90 minutes available before "time gentlemen please" is called.
The Carpenter's Arms, 12 Seymour Place, Adnams Bitter
Random BeerInTheEvening Quote - "The Carps is a great little local for office workers and residents."
Off to the Good Beer Guide Entry first. It looks like a proper pub. Not sure where the residents are coming from - this is moments from Oxford Street. Do normal people live around here?
Handsome |
Quite incredible.
I burst through the door, to be greeted by a friendly Scot who is making his escape for a fag. With little perusal, I go for the first real ale that I can see - a decent pint of Adnams Bitter, served in a Wainwright ale glass.
Later I notice the beer board. Things would have a been different. I am getting a taste for Harveys.
Note to Self - Pay more attention in future |
Having knocked off the Good Beer Guide entry in the area, I look to see if there are any Cask Marques to attack.
But not before taking a photo of the rather nice tile work.
Survived the refit |
Random BeerintheEvening Quote "There was a roaring fire and a generally comfortable feel to the place"Indeed. The roaring fire was the first thing I noticed. And we are not officially into Autumn yet, are we?
Three Tuns Return |
The Times super fiendish sadoku knocked off whilst enjoying the Tribute. First time I've had it for a while and it was excellent - if not exactly LocALE.
Wait for the hungry Americans to appear. |
Find the CM Certificate in the corner of the pub. A successful scan. 10:45 - and a choice. Should I have another pint here or head to the next Cask Marque Pub around the corner?
I'm only two off the bottle opener, so off I head into the night.
The City of Quebec, 12 Old Quebec Street, Peroni
Random BeerintheEvening Quote - "Yes,its cruisy but it makes it exciting / interesting"I read the above quote without my glasses. Old age means that I thought is said "Crusty". There is nothing I like more than a good earthy pub.
The Cask Marque App has a map and it leads me to the door of this unassuming, typically city centre looking pub.
I would have taken a photo, but there was a bouncer outside and I didn't think he would appreciate it.
Maybe bouncers are required because its open after 11pm, I thought. Certainly the bright lights and loud disco music gave the appearance that the party wasn't stopping anytime soon.
Disappointed with the underwhelming choice of ale, with most clips turned around, I go for a Peroni (not even in the ceremonial glass that announces to the world you have spent more than a fiver) and take it to the end of the bar - where the certificate is ironically displayed.
49 - I promise a better pint for the prize winning 50th |
After 15 minutes of the music, I decide to tweet my disappointment that a fun pub with shite beer is part of the Ale Trail.
Head back to hotel for a great night sleep.
I awake to be informed by the Internet that I have done it again.
Mrs Mappiman is beginning to disbelieve my ever more convoluted excuses as to how I end up in these sorts of places.@Mappiman1 first time I've heard a gay bar referred to as a 'fun pub'!— OldTownSteve (@strongers1975) September 21, 2016
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