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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.


Cooper's Arms
London, Chelsea. The original Cooper's Arms was licensed in 1831 as a beer house, demolished in 1874, and rebuilt 40 feet from its...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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The Pig's Ear (formerly the Chelsea Pig)
London, Chelsea. The pub dates back to the late 17th century when it was named the Black Lion. Peninsular War hero quaffed the...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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The Cardogan Arms
London, Chelsea. Dating back to the 17th century when it was the Rose and Crown and built shortly after the King's Road became a public...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Anglesea Arms
London, Chelsea. Built on the site of a market garden and nursery dating back to 1712. The building dates to 1825 and it was licensed in...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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The Star Tavern
London, Belgravia. Established in the mid 19th century. Not easy to find - through an archway onto a quiet cobbled mews. Like the Nag's...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Prince of Wales
London, Kensington. Established in 1805 on the site of an ancient thoroughfare. Kensington Church Street formed part of a twisting lane...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Goat Tavern
London, Kensington. Built in 1686 and licensed in 1688 it is said to be the oldest pub in Kensington. Shortly after, it was purchased by...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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The Nags Head (Kevin Moran)
London, Belgravia. One of my favorite pubs in London. A tiny pub on a side alley that you really have to look for. Established in the...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Fox and Hounds
London, Belgravia. Established in 1860, like many pubs in this area it was built as a watering hole for staff of the Grosvenor estate....
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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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The Antelope
London, Belgravia. Built in 1827, like other pubs in this area it was built for the servants of local gentry. Wood paneling and etched...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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The Wilton Arms
London, Belgravia. The pub dates from 1826 and although it has gone through a major revolution recently it still retains a bit of an old...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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The Gloucester Arms
London, South Kensington. A beautiful flatiron shaped corner building, there has been a pub on this site since 1795. At one time Richard...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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The Builder's Arms
London, Kensington. Established in 1807 to accommodate Kensington's builders. Lots of space with beautiful wood floors surrounds the bar...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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The Churchill Arms
London, Kensington. Built in 1750, it is one of London's most recognizable and famous watering holes. The exterior is dripping with...
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Dec 27, 20241 min read
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The Queens Arms
London, South Kensington. Established in 1859, located on Queen's Gate Mews ( a mews is a row of attached houses that have been converted...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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The Grapes
London, Limehouse. Formerly The Bunch of Grapes, the current building dates from the 1720s and is on the site of a pub built in 1583. it...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Old Thameside Inn
London, Southwark. Although the pub opened in 1986, the site and the building have a long history. The building was an old spice...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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The Roebuck
London, Southwark. Dates back to at least 1825, rebuilt in 1892. A beautiful exterior opens to a lovely spacious interior surrounding a...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Horseshoe Inn
London, London Bridge. There has been a pub on this site since 1848, with the current building dating back to 1897 when it was known as...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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