01/12/18 - Good Beer Guide Ticking in Windsor

There's nothing finer than when all your hobbies combine.

The 10th Stage of the London Countryway, delivers me into Windsor.   And can there be a more spectacular entry into any town than the "Long Walk", coming down from the Copper Horse?

George III on his Copper Horse

The pubs are at the end of the Long Walk

The Corner House, 22 Sheet Street, Inspector Remorse, Electric Bear Brewing Company

A slight deviation from the Long Walk brings me to the first tick of the day.....  A impressive building that looks like its going to do what it says on the tin.... A pub in the corner.

Up close and Personal

Christmas Bar

Getting in the place proves slightly tricky.   The corner doors in the corner house stick.   The large glass windows make it easier to look out of than into and once inside, you can laugh at the others finding it impossible to gain access.   Several times, I hear the barman shout "the doors stick - keep pushing".

Anywhere else, a sign would be put up.   Probably got something to do with planning permission why this hasn't been actioned here.

My glasses steam up following the change in temperature from cold walk to warm surroundings.  Two men in Orange Marshall jackets emblazoned with the acronym APSE are mistaken as to who they represent.   On first viewing, I think you can guess who I thought they worked for.

My choice from the 10 handpulls was mainly because I am aiming to drink more Porter/Stout this winter and not because of its comedy name.

Inspector Remorse my Apse.

The Sticky Doors and my Inspector Remorse

Queen Charlotte, Church Lane, Black Sheep

The country's shortest street is in an area that contains a high volume of pubs.   A perfect escape from the tourist hordes.

Proof that its a tiny street

The Queen Charlotte

From the exterior and chalk written snack board (Wasabi Nuts and Olives, neither of which were dry roasted), you could describe this as an unlikely entry into the Good Beer Guide.

We are firmly in the territory of GastroPub here.

My Untappd check in of Black Sheep caused Mrs M to mistake good lacing with a monster head.

I made my exit before weights and measures had been informed - but not before a photo of the a grand vista from the pub loos.

Winner of Pub Loo View 2018

The Carpenters Arms, Market Street, London Pride

This traditional Nicholson's pub has more of a claim to being in the Country's shortest street.

The Real Thing

And I was never going to cross the threshold without wondering whatever happened to Ashby's Ales.  One minute, you are a greeting, the next a forgotten relic akin to Hofmeister.

All Hail Ashby's Ales

The bay window provided a perfect vantage point to view the Reindeer Parade.

The London Pride was pint of the day.

The Acre awaits for another visit and before the Good Beer Guide in Windsor can be marked as "Complete".

Only bettered by ESB

I'd had enough to drink today.   The building opposite looked straight.

Its fine, honest