Pubs & More

PUBS & MORE Welcome to BRITISH & IRISH PUBS, an imaginative selection of 'special interest' tours designed specifically for the frequent traveler to Britain who'd like to spend two to three nights in one place with value-added, behind-the- scenes, sometimes 'rarely open to the public' opportunities to see and experience more of the 'real Britain'. Ask our Britain Specialist to include a special Pub Tour for you and your group with your next visit to Britain! English Pub Tours London's Draught Picks MORE London's Draught Picks THE EAGLE Clerkenwell *London's original gastropub, with a cookbook aptly titled "Big Flavours & Rough Edges".*
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A good-natured crush of drinkers and diners, many of them local journalists.	A hearty steak sandwich, stuffed eggplant with beets and chickpeas.	Gambrinus, a Czech lager.	Explore the cool neighborhood, whose derelict factories are now lofts.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP THE GRENADIER Belgravia A tiny gem hidden down a mews in one of London's poshest areas.
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Madonna and Guy, plus a tidal surge of office workers in the early evening.	Robust English cuisine such as wild boar with black-currant puree.	Old Speckled Hen bitter.	Walk off your pints in Harrods, Harvey Nicks or other hip Knightsbridge stores.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP THE COW near Notting Hill In a dull location, but popular and packed with whimsical Guiness memorabilia.
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Fashionably scruffy Londoners; families with babies in praams on weekends.	A two-person seafood platter; grilled sardines.	*The 'Cow Special', a pint of Guiness* with six Irish oysters.**	Visit Westbourne pub, across the street, which attracts a younger, louder set.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP THE QUEENS Primrose Hill *Trumps grander gastropubs by retaining local charm.*
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Regulars include Jude Law, so who cares if it's a bit of a squeeze?	Cumberland sausage with mashed potatoes.	"Ram Rod Special": Ram Rod ale mixed with Special bitter.	Stroll up and over Primrose Hill to Regents Park and the London Zoo.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE Islington Large, airy, organic gastropub in one of London's trendier neighborhoods.
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Eavesdrop on earnest Islingtonians in the bright blue-and-white room.	Modern British food such as smoked haddock with white beans and spinach.	St. Peter's Best organic bitter.	On Wednesdays and Saturdays, go antiquing at the Camden Passage Market.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP THE GEORGE Liverpool Street Terence Conran's postmodern take on the traditional pub.
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*Commuters having a half* before dashing to Liverpool Street Station next door.**	Old English desserts like lemon posset and sherry trifle.	*Wine: a bottle of Hobgoblin* real ale.**	Looking for more variety - eat at one of the four adjoining Conran restaurants.
BACK TO 'LONDON'S DRAUGHT PICKS' BACK TO THE TOP English Pub Tours Cotswold Pubs Vales & Dales Pubs Sussex Pubs COTSWOLDS PUBS A selection of pubs and inns Good food, good drink and, of course, the 'best' of company! *A pub 'stop off'* (Ask our Britain Specialist for recommendations.) BACK TO 'ENGLISH PUB TOURS' BACK TO THE TOP VALES & DALES PUBS A great 5-day, long-weekend 'get-away' Ripley Castle - a fortified Manor House Friday - Arrive Manchester & transfer to your hotel in the heart of Yorkshire. Afternoon visit to Clapton or the Malton Brewery and dinner and an overnight at the hotel. Saturday - spend an hour or two at the Malton market, go to York, where, after a visit to the Jorvik Viking Center, the rest of the day is 'free'. Return to your hotel and in the early evening, a 'welcome' drink at the thatched Star Inn at Harome, and before supper, at the Wombwell Arms in Wass. On Sunday - a 'leisurely start' before the Yorkshire Dales, immortalized in "All Creatures Great and Small" and other novels by James Herriot. A traditional Sunday lunch at the Three Tuns, Osmotherley, before Ripon to Ripley Castle (pictured above) for a special visit. Malton for an optional Pub supper at the hotel. Monday - Pickering on market day, Harrogate for antiques shopping in the afternoon, Malton - 'farewell' evening in Yorkshire. BACK TO 'ENGLISH PUB TOURS' BACK TO THE TOP SUSSEX PUBS Arundel Castle, seat of the Dukes of Norfolk Morning coffee and a walk around the gardens of Groombridge Place. Late afternoon tour of the famous Harvey Brewery. A further 'few pints' of the local brew at the 'welcome' evening at your hotel. Walking tour of historic Lewes. Lunch at the Griffin Inn at Fletching. A ride through the Sussex countryside on the Bluebell Railway. A walk around the lakes and cascades at Sheffield. Pub Supper in a 15th century inn. Morning 'at leisure' "Taste of Sussex' lunch at the English Wine Company Antiques-hunting in Brighton Evening 'crawl'. Royal Pavilion. Have lunch - Arundel for a tour of the Arundel Brewery. Pub evening and supper. A guided walking tour of Arundel. Lunch - Arundel Castle. (pictured above) Evening pub supper at the George & Dragon, Burpham. Sightsee the old Roman city of Chichester and its cathedral. Lunch - Weald & Downland Museum. BACK TO 'ENGLISH PUB TOURS' BACK TO THE TOP More Ways to Experience England Gloustershire Wine Tasting Walking the Cotswolds Double-Decks in Yorkshire GLOUSTERSHIRE WINE TASTING TOUR Three Choirs Vineyard, Newent Kenilworth Castle Warwick Castle Tewkesbury Abbey Eastnor Castle Goodrich Castle Wine-tasting at the Three Choirs Vineyard (pictured above) Stanway House Hailes Abbey Sudeley Castle Guided walking tour of Gloucester, the Dockyard & Blackfriars. Tailor of Glouscester's House - there really is one! Special tour of the cathedral - optional 'choral evensong' Berkeley Castle Walking tour of the Colleges in Oxford London BACK TO 'MORE WAYS' BACK TO THE TOP WALKING THE COTSWOLDS 'Walks' - averaging approximately 8 miles in length (on various dates through September) Calcot Manor, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire An area of natural beauty, neat stone villages, traditional pubs and unspoiled countryside. 'Walks' follow 'rights of way' that have their origin in history. Planned well within the range of 'capabilities' of all reasonably 'fit' people who desire a leisurely appreciation of the area. BACK TO 'MORE WAYS' BACK TO THE TOP DOUBLE-DECK TOURS IN YORKSHIRE Comfortable, compact cabins with two full size bunk beds Use tastefully equipped, converted double-decker buses. Experience England's largest and most diverse county in 'Mobile Hotels', which are unique. Equipped with four comfortable, compact cabins - each one with two full size bunk beds, vanity unit with hot and cold water, electricity and clothes storage. Showers and toilets on both decks. Viewing and dining area is on the upper level. Ideal for discovering Yorkshire by taking either a 2-night, 3-day or 4-night, 5-day tour. Visit ancient abbeys and quaint villages, Bronte Country, Brideshead (Castle Howard) and the ever popular novels of James Herriot. In Whitby (Dracula country) - stays in B & Bs. BACK TO 'MORE WAYS' BACK TO THE TOP **Thanks for searching the Web with us! Britain Home**Page