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The decline of the great British pub is nothing to raise a glass to, but the growing trend of converting old inns into new homes means it’s not last orders yet. The fall in numbers of pubs has been spectacular. There were 99,000 a century ago, compared to just 39,130 today. ‘Unfortunately pubs continue to … Read more
You might think this fine old British tradition had gone the same way as red telephone boxes and village post offices. So to discover a pub crawl flourishing in the heart of London, showing tourists Britain at its eccentric best, brought a warm glow to the cheeks of this lifelong aficionado of public houses. On … Read more
Coronation Street’s Alison King was spotted with her fiancé for the first time as the pair went on a date following her cosy display with co-star Mikey North at the NTAs. The actress, 46, found herself having to deny reports she had shared a kiss with Mikey, 33, during the boozy awards bash. But it … Read more
A popular country pub is on the brink of closure after TripAdvisor deleted it from searches of Salisbury five miles away when it decided it was ‘too far away’. Owners of The Hook and Glove, in Farley, Wiltshire, have complained that the 110-year-old ‘hidden gem’ has become ‘invisible to the masses’ visiting Salisbury. Just over five … Read more
Shocking police bodycam footage has revealed the moment a drunken thug admitted stabbing a pub landlord to death – before he sobered up and denied it. Lee Abbott, 35, went to the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, armed with a large kitchen knife to attack Christian Thornton, 49, on August 11 last year. … Read more
Shocking police bodycam footage has revealed the moment a drunken thug admitted stabbing a pub landlord to death – before he sobered up and denied it. Lee Abbott, 35, went to the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, armed with a large kitchen knife to attack Christian Thornton, 49, on August 11 last year. … Read more
The smell of bread in Paris, the warmth of a pub fire in London and the scent of roasting chestnuts in New York: Sensory experiences travellers associate with cities around the world Other experiences include hearing the sound of water lapping a boat in Dubai In Sydney, travellers like the cool breeze on the Manly to … Read more
Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz and £2.7billion takeover by Hong Kong family looms Greene King said the decline in group sales was driven by ‘softer’ beer sales Net income across its pub arm slid 4.2% as it fell short of 2018 trading levels The looming takeover offers a … Read more
Lip-smacking Mekong magic… in a Soho pub By Tom Parker Bowles Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2019 Jeow Jeow The Sun & 13 Cantons 21 Great Pulteney Street, London Rating: I’m not sure why I’m quite so mad about the Mekong. It’s … Read more
Pub grub to dazzle and delight… and not a Pringle in sight! By Tom Parker Bowles Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 13 April 2019 The Royal Oak 2 Upper Farm Barn, Whatcote, Warwickshire Rating: Apacket of Scampi Fries and a pint. That, for me, … Read more