London Pub Walks (Camra Walking Guides) [Paperback]

Bob Steel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008 | Series: Camra Walking Guides

Including 30 walks with stops at more than 180 fine pubs, this practical pocket-sized guide covers every part of London, from the heart of the city and the bustling West End to majestic riverside routes and the leafy Wimbledon common. Each pub on every walk has been selected for its high quality ale, its location, and its superb architectural heritage. Trails of varying lengths suit everyone from the casual pub goer to active walkers, and there are routes to suit pub architecture aficionados, shoppers, theater goers, literary lovers, and beer tourists. The walks are accompanied by an easy-to-follow map, detailed pub listings with hours of operation, average walking times, and notes on interesting places to see along the way. Each starts and finishes close to public transportation and many link to adjacent walks. Neat, compact, and highly informative, this is the perfect companion for a day out discovering the real London.

Editorial Reviews

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"[A] charming guide to the best of London’s pubs."  —Chicago Tribune

"The ultimate pub crawls."  —The Evening Standard

About the Author

Bob Steel is the author of Peak District Pub Walks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: CAMRA Books (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852492163
• ISBN-13: 978-1852492168
• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for real ale enthusiasts visiting London, September 16, 2008

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Austin Rowan (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This excellent guide provides reviews of well over 100 London pubs, all of which offer real ale, arranged by neighborhood into short walks of 5-7 pubs. On a recent visit to London, I found a few real gems in this guide. If you're over there, do not miss the spectacular Cittie of York, a Samuel Smith house near the Inns of Court.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Its the Pubs AND the beer, July 11, 2008

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Duppas Person "Duppas Person" (Upper Darby, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

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I bought this book over in England after going on one the authors aletrails, he really knows his stuff about beer, but the book is really about the best pubs in terms of architecture and social history. Its not about just finding good beer, though he certainly tells you about that as well - and where the good pub grub is. Its a great offbeat guide to London and takes you to "real" places and shows you how 'real' Londeners live. Great to see its now available in America.

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you going there?, February 11, 2011

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This review is from: London Pub Walks (Camra Walking Guides) (Paperback)

If so buy it. You can walk around with the rest of your group in tow. It will lead you past everything you need to see plus you can hit 4-5 pubs on the way over 4-8 hours of walking tours and sites. Its much better than CAMRA guides (easier, lighter, take a backpack). CAMRA is more if you want to find X beer. This is to find the most scenic pubs in the most scenic areas on foot. Best for walkers with cameras. Mix in some scenic stuff for the spouses and your set. We did all 6 days on 6 walks - mixed with other stuff and this book was a Godsend. Good job Bob! "I'll be back!" Best money I have every spent.