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The Cricketers Arms, Coney Lane, Keighley.
Grade II Listed, dating from the early 1800's. Originally called the Sportsman until 1874 when it became the Cricketers Arms.
The pub sign is of Sir Len Hutton, Yorkshire CCC 1934-55, and England 1937-55.
OBIT: A beacon of hope in a sea of dereliction, I was deeply saddened to find that it closed for good on 12 March 2022.
Further update, 15 February 2024. The entire building and surrounds have been demolished. And so The Cricketers is no more, just a pile of rubble on the floor.
Caernarfon narrow streets.
A 2-min walk from Caernarfon Castle
Address: 7 Palace St, Caernarfon LL55 1RR
Caernarfon is a royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, with a population of 9,852. It lies along the A487 road, on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is 8.6 miles to the north-east, while Snowdonia fringes Caernarfon to the east and south-east.
September — the first golden days of Autumn where the early morning air turns crisp, fruits are ripening in the hedgerows and the fragrant hop flowers hang in giant cascades in the hop gardens of England. Hop picking used to be a traditional seasonal labour for poor families who would travel from London's East End to the hop gardens in Kent, often walking the 35 miles and sleeping rough. By the 1950s, Mechanisation and cheap imports had brought an end to the tradition. The hop vine is a rather vigorous plant — I left mine to grow, as I wanted it the hops for photographing, but it's currently attempting to eat the garden! The title is from a poem, 'The Hop Garden' by Christopher Smart, written in 1752.
www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/spice-island
“SPICE ISLAND, PORTSMOUTH
Located on the Portsmouth waterfront with fantastic views overlooking the harbour, this traditional spacious pub has a beautiful outside patio area perfect for soaking up the sun in the summer months with a refreshing drink.
Our Grade II listed Spice Island pub is less than a ten minute drive from the Portsmouth and Southsea train station. We’re surrounded by natural beauty and close to local attractions such as Portsmouth’s Museum & Art Gallery, and the historic dockyard.
A PUB FOR ALL
A pub for everybody and every paw, being both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility and free Wi-Fi.
DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK FOR ANY OCCASION
Whether you’re a meat-lover, vegan, vegetarian or non-gluten, there's a dish for everyone at Spice Island. Our appetising menu has plenty of options and is enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike. We serve British comfort food with great flavour, including seaside favourite fish and chips, plus sharing platters and ice cream.
ABOUT OUR PUB
Built on the harbour front in the 1700's, the name derives from being the first place spices from around the world landed. We were historically located just outside the gates of old Portsmouth thus was lawless and home to press gangs for Nelson's Navy. Having just survived the ‘Blitzkrieg' in WWII, you can still find us with the best view in the heart of historic Portsmouth.”
www.stillandwest.co.uk/find-us
“The Still & West is a stunning Grade II listed pub in Old Portsmouth, where smart modern style mingles with traditional nautical charm. Promising fine food and drink and sublime views over the Solent, it’s a special place to relax at the water’s edge.
Overlooking the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, we've got one of the best locations on the south coast. Handy for the M275 and also on many popular walking routes, the Still & West is just a stone's throw from the bright lights and maritime world of Portsmouth.”
Palmers ales are brewed in one of Britain’s oldest and prettiest breweries and have been since 1794. The only thatched brewery in the UK, Palmers sits adjacent to the river Brit just a mile from Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. All our fine ales are brewed using water from our own naturally rising spring.
Our Head Brewer uses only the finest Maris Otter malt and carefully selected whole leaf hops to produce ales in a way they have been made for generations. Palmers historic brewhouse has a traditional Mash Tun, an open top Copper, along with top fermentation, this is the way ale should be brewed.
www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/spice-island
“SPICE ISLAND, PORTSMOUTH
Located on the Portsmouth waterfront with fantastic views overlooking the harbour, this traditional spacious pub has a beautiful outside patio area perfect for soaking up the sun in the summer months with a refreshing drink.
Our Grade II listed Spice Island pub is less than a ten minute drive from the Portsmouth and Southsea train station. We’re surrounded by natural beauty and close to local attractions such as Portsmouth’s Museum & Art Gallery, and the historic dockyard.
A PUB FOR ALL
A pub for everybody and every paw, being both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility and free Wi-Fi.
DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK FOR ANY OCCASION
Whether you’re a meat-lover, vegan, vegetarian or non-gluten, there's a dish for everyone at Spice Island. Our appetising menu has plenty of options and is enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike. We serve British comfort food with great flavour, including seaside favourite fish and chips, plus sharing platters and ice cream.
ABOUT OUR PUB
Built on the harbour front in the 1700's, the name derives from being the first place spices from around the world landed. We were historically located just outside the gates of old Portsmouth thus was lawless and home to press gangs for Nelson's Navy. Having just survived the ‘Blitzkrieg' in WWII, you can still find us with the best view in the heart of historic Portsmouth.”
Pubs in Low Light #9
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Popped in to sample a local real ale. Atmosphere was fantastic and busy with a roaring fire place and old original features. Looking out of the window lost in the fells as it went dark and no phone signal(bonus). Could of stayed for a few. Must be lovely to finish here for the night after a demanding walk.
www.stillandwest.co.uk/find-us
“The Still & West is a stunning Grade II listed pub in Old Portsmouth, where smart modern style mingles with traditional nautical charm. Promising fine food and drink and sublime views over the Solent, it’s a special place to relax at the water’s edge.
Overlooking the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, we've got one of the best locations on the south coast. Handy for the M275 and also on many popular walking routes, the Still & West is just a stone's throw from the bright lights and maritime world of Portsmouth.”
While down in Cardiff celebrating my mate's 60th birthday, we popped into the 'Rummer Tavern'.
I am always on the lookout for something to photograph for my 'Quiet Pint' series of images, and while I was testing out different angles etc with my Beer - (a Wye Valley 'HPA') - another of our mates threw his hat on the back of the chair opposite me.
He apologised and was about to move it, but I said "No, leave it ... it's just what I needed" ... the shot was born !!!
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Cheers ... Dave
At the Exeter & East Devon CAMRA Festival of Winter Ales at the Great Hall, Exeter University, Devon, England.
William Street, a Georgian Terrace in the West End of Edinburgh hosts, in many opinions, three fine bar/restaurants. "The Melville Bar", "Bert's Bar" (Now called "The Voyage of Buck") and "Teuchters" (opposite). On almost any given evening, the street is buzzing with cafe culture.
This picture was taken on a cool evening just as the street lighting came on.
Fancy a pint anyone ?
For a double dose of real ale. HSS.
After coming home from a bike ride yesterday freezing cold (must be getting old) I decided to raid the the hard drive. Hence the above. And yes, many a fine headache has been purchased on these premises.
Enjoying a nice ale in my local on a Sunday evening. The name above the door is "The Athletic Arms", but it is universally known as Diggers, reputedly because this is where the grave diggers from the old boneyard directly across the road from it would come to slake their drouth after work.
A funky real ale establishment in the centre of Nottingham. Recently voted in the top ten UK bars by the Independent. Who am I to argue?
Can't beat a bit of black and white candid action.
Apologies to anyone who liked a couple of my recent uploads. I'm making a habit of sharing images intended for smaller groups. Like my ex teacher used to say - concentrate Cowley!
Hope you are all having a great weekend.
The Drewe Arms Inn at Drewsteignton is a well known hostelry in the Dartmoor National Park seen here in August 1980.
The pub was well known for having the UKs oldest landlady "Aunt Mabel" Mudge who did not retire until she was 99 in 1994.
The building is Grade II* Listed
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A 19th Century Fishermans Inn, The Royal George is a free house set in the heart of the old village of Staithes. It is situated on the cobbled High Street, amidst an array of fishermen's and smugglers' cottages just a few hundred yards from the beach and tiny harbour.
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As Boris and friends (UK Government) wont let me go to the pub (& rightly so) - I 've got to blame Boris. I have had to have a pub delivered to my house (sorry no party - just all for me) Delivery by the Ossett Brewery with some Ossett beers including some named after A4 60016 SILVER KING.
Even with the delivery charge (£4) the 24 bottles of beer was cheaper than Weatherspoons.
CHEERS
STAY SAVE & HEALTHY
Housed in the restored Allen Mill, the Allendale Brew Company sits in the heart of the North Pennines countryside. Once part of the area’s lead-mining industry, the mill now serves a very different purpose — home to one of Northumberland’s best-known independent breweries. The old stonework and rural setting make it a fine example of how local heritage has been given new life in a modern craft setting.