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London Pub Walks (Camra Walking Guides)

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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.

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.

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.