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Pubs with Bruce
I've been a beer lover all my life and I love to travel. Combining these is the ultimate experience. As I've traveled, I've immersed myself in the history and folklore of the places I've visited. Join me on my beer journeys. Okay, it's not as good as actually being there, but who knows? You may be inspired to enjoy travels (and beers) of your own.


Punch and Judy
London, Covent Garden. Built in 1787 and located on a corner of the Central Market Building. It is named after the first recorded Punch...
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Jan 111 min read
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Lamb and Flag
London, Covent Garden. Established in 1623 and first mentioned as a pub in 1772 when it was known as The Coopers Arms (the name changed...
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Jan 111 min read
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The Marquis
London, Covent Garden. Established in 1638, located off of Trafalgar Square. Originally known as The Hole in the Wall, it was notorious...
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Jan 81 min read
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The Viaduct Tavern
London, City of London. Established in 1865 and named after the Holborn Viaduct, it was formerly a gin palace and opium den. Located...
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Jan 81 min read
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Ye Olde London
London, City of London. Established in the 1730s on Ludgate Hill (next to St. Martin Ludgate) as The London Coffee House (also known as...
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Jan 81 min read
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The Cockpit
London, Blackfriars. In the late 13th century Edward I commanded the site to be used to accommodate the Franciscan Friars. The first...
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Jan 71 min read
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The Blackfriar
London. This unique triangular shaped building is located on the site of a Dominican Friary (the friars were known as the Blackfriars...
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Jan 51 min read
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The Spice of Life
London, Soho. Located at Cambridge Circus (across the road from The Cambridge), the pub was founded as The George and Thirteen Cantons in...
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Jan 51 min read
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The Cambridge
London, Soho. Established in 1744 as the King's Arms. Rebuilt when Charring Cross Road was constructed and renamed The Cambridge in 1891....
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Jan 41 min read
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Coach and Horses
London, Soho. The pub has been on this site since at least 1731. It is thought that a shuttle service ran from the pub to Smithfield...
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Jan 41 min read
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Old Fields
Southfields. A few steps from our flat (just north of Wimbledon), this was my local during our stay here. Opened in 1997, it is a...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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The Park Tavern
Wandsworth. Dates back to 1865. It was a former coaching inn that was a favorite watering hole and refuge for notorious highwayman John...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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King's Arms
Wandsworth. Dates back to the 17th century although the original location was across the road from where it is now. It is a two bar...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Spread Eagle
Wandsworth. First mentioned in census records in 1644 and bought by Young's in 1836, in 1898 part of the original building was rebuilt....
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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The Eight Bells
Fulham. Built at the Northern end of the original Putney Bridge, it's first license was granted in 1629, making it the oldest pub in...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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The Golden Lion
Fulham. Built in 1455 it is reported to be the oldest pub in Fulham (although it has been renovated and has a very contemporary look,...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Kings Arms
Fulham. The current building dates from 1888 but there has been a pub on this site since the 16th century when it was a coaching inn on...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Dog and Fox
Wimbledon. The pub was originally commissioned in 1776 by Earl Spencer, the Lord of the Manor. However, records show that it existed...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Zetland Arms
London, South Kensington. Built in 1846, it is one of the few surviving buildings from when this area was originally developed. The name...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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