At last I’ve taken my first peek inside the Bath Hotel since Thornbridge came in. As the brewery promised, there’ve been no major changes to the decor. The lick of paint that’s been applied isn’t even Thornbridge Green – it’s a sort of slate grey colour. House beers accounted for half the handpumps, with the … Continue reading
Just last year the Thornbridge brewery was widely esteemed for improving struggling pubs as well as crafting great beers. But with its takeover of the popular Bath Hotel, could Thornbridge be starting to lose the admirers who made it a success? Continue reading
Pub visits this week 4 Locations Sheffield, Grimsby A couple we’ve recently made friends with have just moved to Sheffield. They like pubs. Pretty good choice, then. And they’ve got themselves a place in Crookes. I think that’ll be a night at the Princess Royal then. So on Wednesday a little group of us get … Continue reading
Pub visits this week 7 Location Sheffield Tuesday. My first day in a new job. The team is taking me out for lunch. “We can go anywhere you like, Pete – you choose.” Now, many would counsel caution here. It’s not just my first day in a new job: it’s my first day in any … Continue reading