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@Wolverine1547 @Britains___Pubs @VinnieSull1van @ChelseaDan5 It is supposed to reopen once the redevelopment around it is complete. Hopefully it will

@Britains___Pubs @VinnieSull1van @ChelseaDan5 The North Pole on Isle of Dogs was a proper British Pub escape from all the plastic chains on Canary Wharf. Too bad she’s gone.

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@NHS_Martin That was a mistake only getting a half. Last time I was there, I went for a quick pint of Harvey's and stayed for three. NBSS 4 which is a pretty rare event for me.

New Post - A right Herbert in Plumstead. retiredmartin.com/2026/03/05/up-…

Nice spot of #bass in the @crowntavernec1

@TheMurkyDepths I shan't hold my breath.

Good news! The grotty streets and public realm around Plumstead station are to be improved after 10-15 years of talk. fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2026/02/20/str…

@NigelSommelier @desdemoor That's a real shame. He was a decent chap and fellow south east London dweller. I'm in the pub, so I'll raise a glass now.

Very sad to hear of the passing of #beer write and judge, @desdemoor. I was only judging the IBC beer awards alongside him a few months ago. His book on Cask Ale was quite something. RIP. I shall be raising a glass to him tonight 😔

Following the visitation from @StymieSi I thought I really ought to get over to #knowlesOfNorwood to check out their ale and drop off the latest #londonDrinker

@CharlieJSDavis I think publishing pictures of past pub visits is rather sad and pathetic. Are you going to the pub or not?

It’s Independent Pub Day today! Which I am disappointed to only just find out exists! We’re lucky to have so many great independent pubs locally in Eltham, New Eltham and further afield. If you can, go out and support one today 🍻

@ProfessorPubUK @NigelSommelier I'm not sure what that means. I limit my consumption by not drinking everyday, not drinking at home and sticking mainly to beer and cider. I've done this for years and wil continue to do so.

The impact of rising alcohol prices? - "39% of consumers are limiting their alcohol intake due to affordability, compared with just 22% who say they’re doing so to support health and fitness goals and 14% who want to be more mindful" drinksretailingnews.co.uk/price-a-bigger…

@CarpeZytha Just as it should be

Unaccountable elites win. The people lose.

@NigelSommelier @HullCAMRA Fortunately, not in a row #baileyHead last year

CAMRA's Pub of the Year is, once again, The Tamworth Tap. Third time in a row. Congratulations to them 🍻 beertoday.co.uk/2026/01/23/tam…

@mitrebarnet It's seems you may be right but apparently only because the EU threatened retaliation

Greenland is another staged panic and hate campaign against Trump from Starmer and EU leaders. My take is that Trump’s objective is to utilise the resources and ramp up the defence capability in Greenland. This will not end in a war or invasion, but Greenland will be developed.

@CarpeZytha Yeah, but no, but..... They told them to go work for Tescos and everyfink!

Suck it up spoons sneerers.

@CarpeZytha That looks pretty accurate to me, even though I missed the poll

What's the most dreadful thing about craft beer?

@SkintDad It's why God invented beer. Shame the government wishes to deprive everyone.

It’s difficult not to feel like this at times. I know I’ve been feeling this way more and more over the last couple of years, but I still try to be as positive as I can, because it can end up consuming you.

@martyn_thornber @StymieSi I'm doing a Circle Line London Terminals crawl today. It's pretty much the standard price in Zone 1. I have no qualms using my vouchers.

@StymieSi Never thought I'd see a £5 ticket in a Spoons 😳

Pre emptive, Lion & Unicorn, Waterloo station. Bit of quality from this early morning Spoons. Nice little expensive Old Moor Porter, 9/10 carpet, chirpy staff and it smelt disturbingly clean. Nailed on future GBG I reckon.

@StymieSi What can I say? In a world of churn, the may be a good move.

Not a good idea, for so many reasons, but if it's good enough for @StymieSi, it's good enough for me. #ESB in the Parcel Yard.

@andycomfort And on this particular part, not at all advanced or even started.

@aplarge Huddersfield to Stalybridge electrification is part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade. Work on some sections of TRU is well advanced.

You'll see from this that what Hull was promised in 2018 and what Hull is likely to get are poles apart. Hull's only mention is that NPR trains will use existing infrastructure (i.e. non-electrified 65-90 mph max line between Selby & Brough). Standby for outrage incoming...

@NigelSommelier Presumably more money the Government won't be getting

I'm surprised at the level of debt involved here, £2.3million approx.