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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.


The Old Bell
London, Fleet Street. The Old Bell stands on the site of a previous tavern - The Swan - and in 1500 became the location of Fleet Street's...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Punch Tavern
London, Fleet Street. Established in 1839 as the Crown and Sugar Loaf, it was renamed The Punch Tavern in the 1840s to honor the staff of...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
London, Fleet Street. Established in 1538 and rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. The pubs vaulted cellars are thought to...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Ye Olde Cock Tavern
London, Fleet Street. Two dates are given for the original building which was located across the street - 1549 and 1668. The present...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Old Bank of England
London, Fleet Street. Built in 1886 and occupied by the Bank of England from 1888 to 1975 before being refurbished and made a pub in...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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The Seven Stars
London, Holborn. Dating to 1602 and originally The Leg and Seven Stars (referring to the seven provinces of the Netherlands and a popular...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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The Ship Tavern
London, Holborn. Established in 1549 at the height of the English Reformation, it was used to shelter Catholic priests and hold secret...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Princess Louise
London, Holborn. Built in 1872, it is known for its well preserved Victorian interior which includes lots of marble, etched windows,...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Old Red Lion
London, Holborn. Established by the 16th century, the Red Lyon was the most important inn in Holborn, and Red Lion Street and Red Lion...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Ye Olde Mitre
London, Holborn. Built in 1546 to serve the servants of Bishop Ely who lived in the palace next door, it is named after the hat of a...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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The Thirsty Pine
Gloucester. Not really a pub but a great beer bar! 15 kegs, 5 casks, and a couple of nice German beers on tap (Schneider Weisse,...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Whitesmith's Arms
Gloucester. Located across from the Gloucester Docks, it has been a beer house since 1871 and is named after the metalworkers from the...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
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The Turks Head Inn
Gloucester. Couldn't really find any definitive history, but this is a funky boozer for sure. Not a lot of space around the central bar,...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Imperial Inn
Gloucester. Originally called the Plough, it first appeared in licensing records in 1722, although it is likely much older than that. It...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
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The New Inn
Gloucester. Built around 1350 as a pilgrims' inn for visitors to the shrine of Edward II in St. Peter's Abbey (now the Cathedral). It was...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Dick Whittington's
Gloucester. The building dates back to 1314 and was originally known as St. Nicholas House, owned by the Whittington family. It became a...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Cross Keys Inn
Gloucester. The building dates from the early to mid 16th century, made up of three cottages, and was licensed in 1720. In medieval times...
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Robert Raikes' House
Gloucester. Named after Robert Raikes, founder of the Sunday School movement, the forerunner of the current English school system. The...
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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The Sword Inn
Gloucester. The left hand building was originally a pub called The Sword in 1680. It was later named the Spirit Vaults, The Union, The...
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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