The torygraph did a story on the subsidised food and drink for our elected members of parliament The taxpayers’ subsidy for the bars and restaurants in the Houses of Commons has risen to £5.8m a year, despite promises by parliamentary official to cut public funding for politicians’ meals and drinks. They did not mention the price...
Spoons are having a january Sale – in the past they have done their food cheaper which was a good deal as the prices have rocked over the last few years, But this year would you just go for a cheap pint (a few years ago they sold it for 99p a pint, If I...
Maybe 2011 has passed me by in terms of great films – the ones I went to see were dissapointing - i have been mostly been watching great DVD and streaming! the whole 3D expericence has totally put me off the cinema experience Here are some montages of the films of the year from various...
My local store said they had a few bottles but they were gone UPDATE: Looks like they are all up on ebay starting at £100 !!! Scottish Quality Glenbridge has been carefully matured in European Oak Sherry casks for at least 40 years in one of Scotland’s premier distilleries. Intense Flavour Open the cap to...
I know I go on about Brains pubs too much on this blog and yes the City Arms does feature a lot – but sod it. From Wednesday 23rd to Wednesday 30th November we’ll be holding our stout and porter festival! We’ll be celebrating the best in dark beers here at the City Arms! We’ll...
Hopefully they will open it up to beer drinkers community to help choose or even brew new beer – Iam thinking hoppy beers to give certain scottish beers or Amercian beers a run for their money. From SA Brain Welsh brewer SA Brain and Co Ltd today announced that it is to extend production facilities...
My local brewery and my go to pint (2nd beer I ever drank 20 years ago, 1st was Buckley SBB) and I still have a pint of at least once a week. Brains Dark, has been named the ‘World’s Best Dark Mild Ale’ and ‘Europe’s Best Dark Mild Ale’ at the World Beer Awards 2011....
Mrsuw treated me to lunch today at the newly opened Wally’s Kaffeehaus upstairs in the famous Wallys Delicatessen in Royal Arcade in Cardiff. I was expecting wooden cladding and grandeur with chandeliers as it’ was touted as a Viennese Coffee House. But it was modern and light which was a bit disappointing as the mrs had talked...
There is talk of American craft ale in the spoons upcoming Autumn fesitval. Here is the full list 1 BRAINS DARK 3.5% ABV Brains Brewery, Cardiff. Est. 1882 2 HARVIESTOUN NUMBER OF THE BEAST 3.6% ABV Harviestoun Brewery, Clackmannanshire. Est. 1985 3 BATEMANS XB 3.7% ABV Batemans Brewery, Lincolnshire. Est. 1874 4 EVERARDS WHAKATU...
Some interesting Belguim beers but nothing untested in the past at the Otley brewing flagship pub when they have a Bottle Beer Festival – no prices mind. The current count is eighty-eight bottles! Due to be topped up with a few more of our favourites as we get closer to the festival. American Anchor Brewing...
According to a press release from Camra. Almost 100 new breweries have opened across the UK in the past year, with a “staggering” 5,500 beers now in regular production, a new report showed today. The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) said there were now 840 breweries following a surge in beer production. Roger Protz, editor...
Some great Tshirts from ThinkGeek that someone who is reaching his forty‘s would love for a special day. This may look like a standard t-shirt, but it’s actually the Iron Man Mark IX suit. This latest version is much lighter than all previous versions, featuring a flexible interior with knitted cotton exterior. Unlike the Extremis...
How much is the price of a pint of Real Ale in London – £2.40 if you are an MP
Jan 3, 2012
Green King Ruddles for £1.29 a pint- would you be tempted?
Jan 3, 2012
I did not have a favourite film of 2011 – which is a shame but these guys did
Dec 14, 2011
So has anyone managed to get a bottle of the Aldi Glenbridge 40 Year Old Single Malt Whisky?
Dec 9, 2011
City Arms Cardiff Stouts and Porters beer festival 23rd November 2011
Nov 18, 2011
Good news for craft beer fans in Cardiff – Brains to open new craft brewery
Nov 14, 2011
Cardiff Brew wins World’s Best Dark Mild Ale
Oct 31, 2011
Wally’s Kaffeehaus at Wally’s Delicatessen, Cardiff
Oct 4, 2011
