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Coffee is a fashion victim. Time was, you wanted a cup of coffee in a restaurant or good food pub, you ordered a coffee. It came, fresh from the filter if you were lucky (stewed on a diabolical hot-plate if you weren’t). You added milk and sugar to taste and drank it. Then came the … Continued
My name is Jo. And I am an addict. After nearly thirty years on the wagon I have fallen into the clutches of a dangerous new legal high – the Flat White. Its origins are hotly disputed. Did it first appear in Aukland or Melbourne? Maybe the Cricket World Cup should be burned and its … Continued
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date” to be sure. Especially in the UK and we’re nearly at the end of it – close enough to look back and see what people have been drinking. With (hopefully) still a few warm days left in which to join them. Our big 5 this summer … Continued
Are you enjoying the Dip Your Own strawberries in our pubs? Here are some reasons why we chose the Driscoll’s Amesti Strawberry from Lower Ruele Farm. The best of the best! 1. 60 hectares of strawberry plants are grown on Lower Ruele, 48 of which are grown in “table-tops” – that’s a lot of strawberries! … Continued
Beer has been around for centuries and our British history was built on the stuff! It quenched our thirst when water was too putrid to drink, saw us through many a battle and rewarded us after a hard day’s work. In honour of National Beer Day on 15th June 2015, we’ve chosen some types of … Continued
To help raise money for people in Nepal following the two devastating earthquakes, our teams decided to put one night of tips towards charity. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of all our guests and teams, as we managed to raise over £2,000 for the Kamala Foundation in Nepal and. Here is a message … Continued
Our wine buyer Jo Eames has come up trumps yet again with this seasons wine list. So, here are a few that are guaranteed to please, and what we think would make really good pairings. 1. U San Muletto Vermentino Chardonnay (France) Hailing from the warm hills of Corsica, this fabulous blend of Vermentino and … Continued
By taking meat and fish from your plate, some people might be left thinking, “what will my meal be centred around? Where will I get my protein?”. Don’t despair, there is a huge variety of great dishes to rival your steak and chips, and I’m not talking about those dry tofu-based sausages you get in … Continued
Of all the things in life there are to be frightened of, wine (and what to eat with wine) should not be on the list. Food and wine are two of our greatest pleasures and greatest comforts. So eat what you fancy, drink what you like – and if you want a simple guide to … Continued
The Embankment in Bedford has kicked off its next fundraising drive for Sports Traider to help local youngsters fulfil their sporting ambition and potential by launching a brand new seasonal dish on its menu that raises money for the cause. The Bedford pub is making a donation for every Superfood Salad it sells … Continued