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Pubs vs Bars

Well we know who’s won already don’t we? Pubs of course, the great british pub tradition is long and stories and the bars of the world can’t hope to complete with the grand history of pub culture that lives on in the inns of the British Isles and the old colonies.

I might be right but that would not make for a very interesting read so let’s dig in a little deeper on the question of the day; what’s best bars or pubs? To come to a conclusion I’m going to look at a few of the key factors for an enjoyable drinking experience to have before passing out in your hostel, or in your auberge de jeunesse Barcelone if you’re a bar goer….

1. Clientele  In a pub you get a nice mixture of the old, young and middley aged people in a relaxed More

Cider Vs. Beer – The Southampton Arms

I don’t know about you but I have to admit to being partial to cider. However until recently I was pretty conventional in my tastes. Usually when I enter a pub and talk to the staff a robotic voice seems to emerge from my mouth to utter the words “A pint of Strongbow please”. It’s like going to Starbucks and ordering a cappuccino, how unadventurous can you get. That’s why when a mate asked me to meet him at the Southampton Arms and sample some of their ciders, I was intrigued enough to agree.

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The Bok Bar & Enigin Scam Busters

Many pubs in London are trying to reduce their carbon footprint and the Enigin Scam initiative shows smaller places like The Bok Bar in Marylebone how to avoid easting energy and reduce their consumption.

Overview of the Bok

The Bok Bar is situated just off Baker Street and is unique in more ways then one. From the outside it looks like a traditional London boozer with chalk boards advertising the specials for both food and drink. You wouldn’t think that it was part of a larger chain. On the inside the first thing you see is the bar itself set up in a wide rectangle in the centre of the room. The area is brightly lit with fake chandeliers casting a little too much light to be completely honest – on several occasions punters have asked the landlord to lower the wattage in the bulbs. However as the bar also shows live sporting events including the football and rugby, the extra light is perhaps a sensible precaution as there is little natural light to be gleaned from the windows in the pub.

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The Dove London

What makes a pub great? The beer is cheap, the atmosphere and the people around are nice, it is near where you live, it is open till late? According to me, a great pub has all these merits, or at least most of them. But more importantly, a great pub has to be unique and to lure you in every time you pass by. So let me present to you a great pub that I discovered recently and which I believe anyone will enjoy drinking in. The name of the Pub is The Dove, by the river Themes just next to the most beautiful bridge, the Hammersmith Bridge.

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The Castle Pub, Walthamstow

Now, I don’t venture as far out as Walthamstow (zones 3-4) very often, but when a friend had a big birthday, and promised roasting marshmallows and a bonfire I found myself out of excuses to avoid getting on the Victoria line. And I’m very glad I did. Not only was the party a triumph (I would suggest that everyone with their own garden invests in a fire pit!) but the pre-party drinks at The Castle pub just down the road were a success too.

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Metro Night Club in Marylebone

Located on Oxford Street in London’s Marylebone, the Metro Night Club not only offers a nice, eclectic mix of drinks and music, but it offers a true rock club experience.

The Metro is not a trendy hipster club (though you will find loads of hipsters there – thankfully the crowd is diverse so you may also see those people are in teaching English jobs there.). Metro’s dark, almost dingy interior might be a little off-putting, but you don’t go to a rock club for the décor. After all, a classic rock club experience needs a bit of dark dankness. Plus, you forget about the décor with the high energy and awesome sounds in the club. And people. Lots of people.

Metro Night Club is often packed with an enthusiastic, dance-happy crowd. The crowd also usually won’t stop moving, or singing along, thanks to the excellent DJs who spin for the club. These wizards play a great varied mix of soul, funk, retro and indie rock, and seem to know exactly what the crowd wants.

As for drinks, while there are pricier bottles and cocktails, there are also cheap drinks for the masses, like 2.50 pound pint-sized beers and 1.50 pound mixed drinks and shots. All in all, the Metro’s a great place to dance, sing, and drink the night away.

The nearest London Underground Station to the Metro Night Club is Tottenham Court Road. So you don’t have to drive and this may be a good thing considering all the drinking that will be done.

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Octave in Leicester Square

Near the Covent Garden Tube Station in London’s Leicester Square, Octave is a popular jazz venue that is a laidback, modern environment perfect for drinks, food, and music. Octave’s live regular jazz evenings means that you will always have chill music to accompany your eats or drinks.

Octave is open for lunch, afternoon drinks, dinner and cocktails. Speaking of cocktails, Octave offers more than 70 cocktails on its menu. The cucumber cooler is a refreshing cocktail, and for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, there are lots of virgin cocktails to enjoy, too. Most cocktails are reasonably priced, starting at 6 pounds each. Champagne drinks start at around 9 pounds each. They are well-worth the extra cost, though so you all can partake on your teaching English jobs. After all, you are enjoying a well-made cocktail while listening to great music. If you have a sweet tooth, you will love Octave’s desserts menu, too.

Octave stays true to the cool jazz vibe with its chic interior: sexy red walls with large, striking pictures of jazz heroes. It’s rather dark inside the club, but that adds to the atmosphere, enhancing the jazz club experience. Octave often offers wonderful live jazz acts, and also hosts live dancing nights, too.

All in all, Octave is a great place for jazz, as well as a casual meal, excellent cocktail, or dessert. It is certainly the place friends will go to have a good lime and for laughs. So get there early and enjoy the scene.

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Take a trip to Colliers Wood

A friend of mine lives in Colliers Wood in South West London, it’s right down near the bottom of the Northern line on the tube after Tooting Broadway. An interesting little place that seems to be largely dominated by trading parks with a massive PC World, TK Max and Argos. There is also a significant number of billboards and advertisements, a place I imagine a discount displays homepage is here site would do very well.

There are a few housing estates dotted around but it’s not a place that on first glance you would think is a nice place to live but having spent a bit of time there with my friend I have thought differently. One of the things that stands out when you get off the tube, apart from the huge hypermarket down the road, is a lovely looking pub called The Colliers Tup. My friend and I frequent this establishment regularly and despite it being rather expensive for where it is, it is a great place to have a drink. They have a nice selection of largers on tap, they often have live music on the weekends, if you’re into that sort of thing, and sometimes you can get two good quality burgers for £10.

When the weekend arrives, especially as it’s now getting rather hot in our country, the place is buzzing throughout the day and evening. There is a massive beer garden that has a great atmosphere with a number of different barbecues on the go. Definitely a place to check out whilst the weathers going good.

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Review: Fuller’s London Pride Premium Ale

After spending the day with a number of clients discussing fuel management, I met up with some of my friends and we went out for a beer. We began talking about beer and which ones we thought was the best. One of the ones that made the cut was “Fuller’s London Pride Premium Ale”. Here is why.

This beer comes in what we call the traditional beer bottle shape and has been around for over 160 years. It is dark gold when poured in a glass and it has a fast vanishing head, which I did not particularly care for. I believe the head of a beer should last longer it for no other reason than you will feel like you are drinking a real beer.

London Pride has an inviting smell and you may be able to detect the lovely blend of hops, malt, and some kind of fruit, I can’t indentify. For a beer it really smelt good, which was quite surprising.

The taste is a bit on the bitter which may be because of the different kinds of hops used in the brewing process. There is a quiet malty taste there which is gentle and not overpowering. Some of us found it to be a bit watery also. This beer cannot be called gassy and is fairly still.

So from Fuller’s London Pride Premium Ale you get a complex tasting beer than should get well with a good solid meal or when out with your drinking mates. It is by far more than drinkable.

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69 Colebrooke Row Review

As my friend and I were looking at banner stands for an upcoming trade show he began telling me about a local bar called 69 Colebrooke Row. He wanted us to go there on the weekend so here is what he told me about the bar.

69 Colebrooke Row is a bar located on the side of a quiet street in London. The bar is very convenient with an agreeable number of seats and was once called a symbol of nightlife in London. The bar does not possess a specific name, but occasionally called 69 Colebrooke Row.

The bar’s façade gives a very subtle appearance and the area runs 6X5 meters in length and width. In this bar, visitors are always greeted by soft background music and men clad in white coats that make you reminisce on ancient apparel. The bar does not offer plenty refreshments for customers, but has adequate stock.

69 Colebrooke Row caters regularly to customers that are attracted to the variety of bitters and cocktails. The bitters are mostly homemade traditional recipes. The featured cocktails and bitters are served with Colebrooke’s flavored chocolates that are favored by many customers. The bar also conducts classes to teach the recipes for popular Colebrooke classics to all kinds of visitors.

On Sundays, live music at the bar range from jazz bands to acoustic guitars. New visitors can check out 69 Colebrooke Row schedules that features music events lined up for the current month.

I am so interested in visiting this bar and will tell you what my experience was like soon.

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