Prince of Wales (Clapham - London)

December 2nd, 2011 · 2 Comments

Prince of Wales

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure is one way to sum up this quirky little drinking hole, and in my opinion, it’s certainly more of a treasure chest than anything else. This inviting pub is covered from head to toe in what seems like an endless collection of strange and wonderful items. [...]

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Tags: Clapham and Battersea

The Terrace Bar (Kings Cross - London)

October 29th, 2011 · No Comments

The Terrace Bar

In the center of Kings Cross sits a youth hostel above a Cafe (which shortly is turning into an extention of the afore mentioned bar) and the Youth Hostel has an ourdoor rooftop garden (with patio, tables and patio heaters) accessible via a small staircase at the back of the downstairs cafe. The [...]

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Tags: Euston and Kings Cross

Nolita’s Club (Hatfield - Hertfordshire)

October 23rd, 2011 · 1 Comment

Nolita’s Club

A very popular Hertfordshire nightclub, Nolita’s is set in the surprising location of the Hatfield countryside and I am driven by a friend with a group of well dressed drinkers in a sportscar through Hertfordshire to approach a populous scene. There are dozens of suited up cars populating the car park and with no [...]

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Tags: Hertfordshire

The Rosebank Pub (Fulkirk - Scotland)

October 21st, 2011 · No Comments

The Rosebank Pub

A rather grand addition to the humble scottish town of Fulkirk, the Rosebank Pub welcomed me and of my oldest friends with open arms. The interior is well designed, with a multi-tier galley over looking the larger booth tables below. The food menu is incredibley good value and the staff are attentive and [...]

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Tags: Fulkirk

The Crutched Friar Pub (Tower Hill - London)

August 24th, 2011 · No Comments

The Crutched Friar Pub

The Crutched Friar is a rather premier venue hidden away on what could only be described as an alleyway behind Tower Hill station. Making our way toward Fenchurch street station we shop outside the Crutched Friar which welcomes us with a broad frontage drawing us into the illuminated interior. It is [...]

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Tags: Tower Bridge and London Bridge

The Bar at the Dorchester (Park Lane - London)

August 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments

The Bar at the Dorchester

A posh bar crawl is not complete without a trip to the Dorchester. I love the name of this place, it rolls off the tongue and after having had a cocktail or two before entering the premises I find myself saying the name of the venue out loud as we are [...]

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Tags: Marble Arch and Park Lane

The Breakers Bar (The Sun Deck - P&O Ventura)

May 13th, 2011 · No Comments

The Breakers Bar

A strong contender for my favourite bar on board the P&O cruise liner Ventura. Breakers bar, on deck 16 spends it evenings under the starlight and overlooks the Laguna pool to view the entertainment going on at night. It was the first part of the boat I experienced upon coming on board and [...]

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Tags: P&O Ventura

Whelans Club (Dublin - Ireland)

April 30th, 2011 · No Comments

Whelans Club

Needless to say that based on the way Whelan’s looks from the outside, none of expected it to be quite so elaborate inside, in fact this has been one of the best cases of Tardis syndrome I have ever seen from a pub. Passing the bouncers, we enter a rather dark busy wooden room [...]

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Tags: Dublin

The Ox and Gate Pub (Neasden - London)

April 9th, 2011 · No Comments

The Ox and Gate Pub

Unfortunately not every trip to a Pub, Bar or club is in the highest of spirits or for the party scene and in this case my family and I attended the wake of a family friend - Roy Ballance. This was my first trip to Neasdon and this pub really my [...]

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Tags: Wembley and Hendon

The Temple Bar (Temple Bar - Dublin)

March 30th, 2011 · No Comments

The Temple Bar

Probably the most famous bar in Dublin, temple bar is referenced as a collective of streets but the true temple bar is a very well established community pub. Inside the walls and corridors of the venue is a traditional pub layout of multiple rooms leading in to a glass roofed smoking area with [...]

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Tags: Dublin