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Your last Pint?

By Unabomber, in General Chat

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Clogger_

Clogger_

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On 23/02/2026 at 10:07, skolfoxes said:

Yeah you do need to be careful, but thankfully there are a few tells, and thankfully the one in Coalville seems to stock the real stuff as well.

 

As you say one is the writing on the bottle neck, also if you look at the label the Czech stuff will say 'Imported and distributed in the UK by Molsen Coors' whereas the UK version will say brewed in the UK. The bottle lids are different as well and apparently the barcode on the Czech bottles starts with 859 as opposed to 50 if it's the Burton version.

 

Big fan of Budvar as well, but agree that Pilsner Urquell's the best, just wish you could get it on tap reguarly!

 

 

Not sure whether to trust someone called skolfoxes on subject of beer...

westernpark

westernpark

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5 hours ago, Stadt said:

They do some interesting stuff at the brewery and then they just almost never distribute it in their pubs? The tank lager is excellent and quite unique yet they won't do anything with it. Their lack of guest beers is rubbish too, if they reciprocated with other breweries they'd managed to shift more of their own gear.

They definitely do and I enjoy buying the odd can from the shop there. However, they are mostly underwhelming variations of the same IPA/NEIPA with really stupid American names. Occasionally they’ll have one on as guest at the globe or somewhere similar. I’d be all over them if I could buy a pint of ‘Western Park’ or take more inspiration from the Mill Hill style- Leicester themes.

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Officer Doofy

Officer Doofy

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15 hours ago, Clogger_ said:

Not sure whether to trust someone called skolfoxes on subject of beer...

Get into it

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skol-104173256-Lager-Beer-440ml/dp/B01N5MN97V/ref=asc_df_B01N5MN97V?mcid=cfe96c317b9e3e038e86c55c7d965131&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=710402048791&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7765632384312570284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006891&hvtargid=pla-2371599786430&psc=1&hvocijid=7765632384312570284-B01N5MN97V-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Clogger_

Clogger_

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4 hours ago, Officer Doofy said:

Get into it

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skol-104173256-Lager-Beer-440ml/dp/B01N5MN97V/ref=asc_df_B01N5MN97V?mcid=cfe96c317b9e3e038e86c55c7d965131&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=710402048791&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7765632384312570284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006891&hvtargid=pla-2371599786430&psc=1&hvocijid=7765632384312570284-B01N5MN97V-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Urgh sends a chill down my spine that

suffolk fox

suffolk fox

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Not beer related but can some clever bloke or lady explain why every greene King Pub has always a bucket under one of the urinals in the gents.  Is it to catch the dregs to serve later?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr Marco

Dr Marco

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1 hour ago, suffolk fox said:

Not beer related but can some clever bloke or lady explain why every greene King Pub has always a bucket under one of the urinals in the gents.  Is it to catch the dregs to serve later?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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you must be taking the piss!

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NJFox

NJFox

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This thread history is proving most useful in planning our trip to London next week. Will be in Marylebone for the first time in a few years, and a return visit to the Barley Mow is already planned. Thanks to all who have made other suggestions!

Zear0

Zear0

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On 11/03/2026 at 16:18, Likely Fox said:

Draught Guinness €4 for ½litre in Victoria bar near Porches in Portugal 😎

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Very late to reading that but we go there on holiday every year, beautiful place.

The Blur

The Blur

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Off to Worcester this weekend so have been trawling through this thread.   Got Plough, Weavers, Paul Pry and Dragon Inn listed.  Any more recommendations?

 

@Bordersfox- sounds like you are bit of an expert.   Do you have any restaurant recommendations?  Your post about hot sauce shop sounds like it is worth a visit too!

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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12 hours ago, The Blur said:

Off to Worcester this weekend so have been trawling through this thread.   Got Plough, Weavers, Paul Pry and Dragon Inn listed.  Any more recommendations?

 

@Bordersfox- sounds like you are bit of an expert.   Do you have any restaurant recommerecommendations?  Your post about hot sauce shop sounds like it is worth a visit too!

Foregate Street/The Tything which has a remarkable number of traditional pubs on it. Lamb & Flag in addition to those mentioned. The Ounce is good for food. Hanbao on this street what do incredible burgers. There's Firefly too. 

The Blur

The Blur

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2 hours ago, CosbehFox said:

Foregate Street/The Tything which has a remarkable number of traditional pubs on it. Lamb & Flag in addition to those mentioned. The Ounce is good for food. Hanbao on this street what do incredible burgers. There's Firefly too. 

 

Just checked out your recommendations,  looks bang on.  Cheers fellow.  

westernpark

westernpark

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1 minute ago, The Blur said:

 

Just checked out your recommendations,  looks bang on.  Cheers fellow.  

Worcester is the loveliest city. Unfortunately due to in laws, I have to spend a lot of time near Ledbury. Worcester is the superior city, to Hereford and Gloucester.

bovril

bovril

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21 hours ago, The Blur said:

Off to Worcester this weekend so have been trawling through this thread.   Got Plough, Weavers, Paul Pry and Dragon Inn listed.  Any more recommendations?

 

@Bordersfox- sounds like you are bit of an expert.   Do you have any restaurant recommendations?  Your post about hot sauce shop sounds like it is worth a visit too!

Do go and see King John. Probably my favourite Monarch's tomb in England. 

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Bordersfox

Bordersfox

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23 hours ago, The Blur said:

Off to Worcester this weekend so have been trawling through this thread.   Got Plough, Weavers, Paul Pry and Dragon Inn listed.  Any more recommendations?

 

@Bordersfox- sounds like you are bit of an expert.   Do you have any restaurant recommendations?  Your post about hot sauce shop sounds like it is worth a visit too!

Apologies I've not been as regular on the forum recently. 

 

Weavers is good from the station if you travel by train.  Plough is an absolute gem of a boozer. Copenhagen street has both Oil Basin and a Belgian beer bar that are great.  They are close to the Plough and on the way from Weavers if that's your first stop.  

 

Firefly is in the opposite direction, still 5m from the centre and is the best boozer from a purely 'beer' perspective and is always well supported.  

 

If you want character then head to Charles II or Cardinals hat.  Fantastic beamed boozers, they'll have a decent cask selection but nothing exciting particularly.  

 

The Dragon is known for Guiness if that's your bag, it's not mine so I've not been but supposed to be a nice gaff.  

 

There's others as well. A really underrated place to go drinking.

 

Food wise depends what you are after! The oil basin and Belgian place have a guy between them that does pizzas.  Bubbles the wine bar does really nice small plates.  There's a Turkish grill called Anatolian Palace that's good.  

 

For brunch Waylands Yard opposite Weavers is excellent but gets very busy.  Sweet Greek also good for lunch and coffee.  If you are looking for any specific cuisine DM.  

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The Blur

The Blur

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11 hours ago, bovril said:

Do go and see King John. Probably my favourite Monarch's tomb in England. 

 

9 hours ago, Bordersfox said:

Apologies I've not been as regular on the forum recently. 

 

Weavers is good from the station if you travel by train.  Plough is an absolute gem of a boozer. Copenhagen street has both Oil Basin and a Belgian beer bar that are great.  They are close to the Plough and on the way from Weavers if that's your first stop.  

 

Firefly is in the opposite direction, still 5m from the centre and is the best boozer from a purely 'beer' perspective and is always well supported.  

 

If you want character then head to Charles II or Cardinals hat.  Fantastic beamed boozers, they'll have a decent cask selection but nothing exciting particularly.  

 

The Dragon is known for Guiness if that's your bag, it's not mine so I've not been but supposed to be a nice gaff.  

 

There's others as well. A really underrated place to go drinking.

 

Food wise depends what you are after! The oil basin and Belgian place have a guy between them that does pizzas.  Bubbles the wine bar does really nice small plates.  There's a Turkish grill called Anatolian Palace that's good.  

 

For brunch Waylands Yard opposite Weavers is excellent but gets very busy.  Sweet Greek also good for lunch and coffee.  If you are looking for any specific cuisine DM.  

 

 

Fantastic stuff,  thanks guys. 

 

I'll try to remember to post which pubs and foodies I went to at end of the weekend but I'll say one thing for now.   Paul Pry, what a gem of a little pub if you are drinking in the main triangular area.   

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SemperEadem

SemperEadem

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7 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

It looks like Sheffield on Monday might be a case of what's open sadly. 

 

Any Belfast recs much appreciated. 

Both games there this season have suffered this.

SemperEadem

SemperEadem

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A pint of Lukas which is the Bavarian style Helles that Thornbridge do. Had it at the Hallamshire House in Sheffield but there was a wake on so felt a bit of fool being in there.

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Stuntman_Mike

Stuntman_Mike

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1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

A pint of Lukas which is the Bavarian style Helles that Thornbridge do. Had it at the Hallamshire House in Sheffield but there was a wake on so felt a bit of fool being in there.

Good stuff that is. I had it up that way when my bro was working in Tunnel Tap.

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Stadt

Stadt

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17 hours ago, CosbehFox said:

It looks like Sheffield on Monday might be a case of what's open sadly. 

 

Any Belfast recs much appreciated. 

Checked on Facebook/insta for these, takes you towards the tram at the Wellington as well 

 

Benjamin Huntsman Spoons

Kapital (11:30)

The Grapes (11:30)

Three Tuns (12:00)

Wellington (12:00)

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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1 hour ago, Stadt said:

Checked on Facebook/insta for these, takes you towards the tram at the Wellington as well 

 

Benjamin Huntsman Spoons

Kapital (11:30)

The Grapes (11:30)

Three Tuns (12:00)

Wellington (12:00)

Can't see Three Tuns open

Voll Blau

Voll Blau

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On 01/04/2026 at 16:34, CosbehFox said:

It looks like Sheffield on Monday might be a case of what's open sadly. 

 

Any Belfast recs much appreciated. 

Imagine they're on your radar but...

 

Duke of York

The Crown

Robinson's

 

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