The 21st Century Pub

The pub, with origins going back several hundred years, is under threat as never before. Several reasons have been identified, most notably the availability of cheap (but often inferior) booze in supermarkets, tenancy restrictions and high rents imposed on landlords by the pub owners, and the smoking ban. Sadly, until the government recognizes that these little buildings scattered throughout the country are not only an irreplaceable community focus but also a major tourist magnet, unique to the British Isles and Ireland and contributing significantly to our national wealth, we are in danger of losing them forever.

Can I Do Anything?

Yes, turn your computer off now and go straight to the pub.




Monday, 20 November 2017

Leeds

A great city with many splendid pubs



13th March 2017 and the irrepressible Steve Barfly is well prepared for an afternoon session.

The Scarborough is ideally located for Leeds railway station. The building, which pre-dates the railway, was built in 1765. It became a pub in 1826 and, according to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, was originally called the Kings Arms, but took the name of the first owner of the pub, Henry Scarborough.

Yozza, Bean, Jones the Beer and Barfly about to enjoy the first, but not the last, pint of the day in The Scarborough.


Pub decor inside The Scarborough




In 1969 this lot thought they were Born to be Wild. Now they are just Born to Drink Mild

The Victoria, situated on Great George Street, just behind Leeds town hall, was built by the Victoria Hotel Company in 1865. The interior is a wonderful display of polished wood, brass and ornate mirrors and the beer was in splendid condition.

One of the many ornate mirrors in The Victoria

Beer drinking, like football, is a game of two halves



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