Author: ewan
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The Pembury Tavern
If you’ve spent any time drinking in Hackney, you’ll know The Pembury Tavern isn’t just another pub, it’s part of the area’s beer identity. Sat right by Hackney Downs, it has become a reliable pilgrimage point for anyone who takes their pints seriously without needing the place to feel like a sterile taproom. This is…
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Hackney to N1 Pub Crawl: Four Stops from Mare Street to De Beauvoir
This is a crawl for people who want variety without trekking across London like it’s the Pennines. Starting on Mare Street in Hackney and drifting west into N1, you’ll hit four pubs with completely different energy – each one worth the walk, and close enough together that the crawl feels like a proper journey rather…
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Guinness
Guinness isn’t just a beer – it’s a standard. It’s the one pint people don’t just drink… they judge. Creaminess. Head height. Head retention. Temperature. Even the glass. That’s exactly why Where’s My Booze is so good for Guinness drinkers. With WMB, you can rate the pour of every beer at every pub you visit…
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Beamish
If Guinness is the global default, Beamish is the stout people talk about after they’ve graduated from the obvious order. It’s a proper Cork stout, loaded with Irish brewing heritage and a reputation that’s grown louder in recent years – partly because it’s excellent, and partly because it’s so hard to get your hands on…
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The Baring
Tucked just off the Regent’s Canal, The Baring is the sort of pub that makes you forget you were “just popping in for one”. It’s got that rare balance: gastropub polish without the stiffness, and a laid-back local feel that still works for a date, a catch-up, or a solo pint. Inside, the place is…
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Hope Street – Pub Crawl
Hope Street sits at the cultural crossroads of Liverpool. Flanked by the Philharmonic and the cathedrals, it’s a stretch that rewards lingering rather than rushing – and its pubs reflect that. This crawl keeps things tight: three pubs, all within minutes of each other, each offering a very different take on what a Liverpool boozer…
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Allsopp’s Pilsner
Long before lager became the default order in British pubs, Allsopp’s Pilsner was already part of the story. The Allsopp name carries serious weight in UK brewing history, tied to Burton-on-Trent and the early adoption of continental lager styles at a time when most British drinkers were firmly wedded to ale. Allsopp’s Pilsner today trades…
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Plaquemine Lock
Tucked along the canal on Graham Street, Plaquemine Lock is the kind of pub that feels discovered rather than stumbled upon. With its Louisiana roots and laid-back energy, it draws in locals who know exactly why they’re there – and newcomers who quickly work it out. By day, it’s an easy stop for a pint…
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Where to Find Westmalle Dubbel on Tap in London
Westmalle Dubbel, the Belgian trappist favourite, blesses very few London beer taps. This trappist beer, brewed by the impressive Westmalle Brewery, has a complexly dark flavour, making it a true standout in the beer-sphere. This masterpiece may be a difficult find for beer lovers anywhere outside of Belgium, however locating a London tap is no…
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Broadway Market, Hackney – Best Pubs
1. The Dove To any regular custodian of Broadway Market, The Dove is a staple. During the weekend, this boozer is the epicentre of the bustling Broadway Market scene. Its outdoor tables and hole-in-the-wall serving quickfire Aperol Spritz the magnet of the east London crowd. The real prize are the taps. A variety of…
