50 Best Pub Crawls in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland [Paperback]

Barrie Pepper (Author), David Perrot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2000

The 50 easy day hikes in this book will take the beer enthusiast and traveler through some of the best bits of Britain, allowing them ample opportunity to stop off at some of the country's classic pubs to enjoy the best beers Britain has to offer. From the authority on British beer, this essential guide contains maps, pictures, and interesting information on local history, points of interest, brewing heritage, and more.

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From the Back Cover

You've Got to Learn to Walk Before You Can Crawl

The heat from the smoky fire reaches you at the scarred, wooden bar. The pint of real ale in your hand is cool, solid, and glows copper-red in the light of the flames. Taking another long pull of beer (after all, you've earned it), you think to yourself, "it can't possibly get any better than this." Then you remember you have two more pubs to visit, and you think, "maybe it can!"

Join Barrie Pepper, one of Great Britain's best-known beer writers, as he guides you on 50 excursions by foot, bus, and train through some of the most picturesque parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to sample their finest traditional ales in some of their most historic pubs. This is pub crawling at its best!

Each of these 50 pub crawls, from Aberdeen to York, includes concise and clear directions, a detailed map of your route, pub recommendations (including what's on tap and on the menu), brewery and pub histories, and fascinating facts about points along your way.

From a trip across London Bridge, to a hike over the meadows of Wharfedale, or even a ride on the Severn Valley Railway, you will agree that this is the way to see Great Britain & Ireland.

About the Author

Barrie Pepper is one of England's best known beer writers. He has recently retired as Chairman of the British Guild of Beer Writers after seven years in office. This is his 14th book. His previous books include Irish Pubs, The International Book of Beer, The Bedside Book of Beer, and The Old Inns and Pubs of Leeds. He writes for What's Brewing, Pub Management Magazine, American Brewer, the Yorkshire Post, and several other newspapers and journals. His other interests include sport and music, and he enjoys good company and conversation in the convivial atmosphere of genuine pubs. He and his wife, Carolynne, who runs a beer shop, live in one of the leafier parts of Leeds.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158017177X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580171779
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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