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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.


Lost and Found
Birmingham, UK. This grand building was constructed in 1833 and refurbished in 1869 by Castle Bromwich architect John Gibson. It was...
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Greville Arms
Solihull, UK. A large suburban pub, part of the Sizzling Pubs chain, located about 1 mile from the Solihull town centre (I enjoyed a nice...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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No. 1 Dovehouse Parade
Solihull, UK. A small bar/cafe at the end of a row of shops just down the road from Solihull town centre. Another place that is the hang...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Platform Three
Solihull, UK. Located across from The Olton Railway Station (the nearest to our flat) which only has two platforms, hence the name of the...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Sun on the Hill
Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, UK. Although this pub is only about a decade old, there has been a pub on this site since the 19th century....
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Wellington
Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, UK. Built between 1868 and 1870, this building features a beautiful Stucco Italianate front. A beautiful...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Shakespeare
Birmingham, Lower Temple Street, Birmingham, UK. Originally established in 1774, the pub moved to its current location in 1911. Located...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Tap and Spile
Birmingham, UK. Established in 1821 and located on the Gas Street Basin. A cozy pub downstairs from the street with three small rooms and...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Brasshouse
Birmingham, UK. The building was built in 1781 by the Birmingham Metal Company and was Birmingham's first foundry. It is located on the...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Mermaid
Wolverhampton, UK. A lovely country pub on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, in 1780 the Mermaid Inn was one of 23 buildings in the close...
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Oct 5, 20241 min read
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The Beech House
Solihull, UK. A very large building with a nice outdoor seating area, it is located on the outskirts of the Solihull town centre. There...
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Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Masons Arms
Solihull, UK. A rambling early 19th century building located on Solihull's town square. the brewery deeds go back to the 1750s when the...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
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The White Swan
Solihull, UK. The original building was constructed between 1550 and 1565 and was first recorded as a coaching inn in 1583. By 1828 it...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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The Flute and Flagon
Solihull, West Midlands, UK. Located near the Solihull Town Centre bus stop, it has a large bar, several spacious rooms and patio area...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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The Huntsman
Bath. Built between 1748 and 1750 by John Wood the Elder, who is known for designing and building some of the finest streets and...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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The Old Green Tree
Bath. This tiny pub (there are many in Bath!) was built in 1716. The name celebrates a tree that stood next to the bowling green which...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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The Volunteer Rifleman's Arms
Bath, UK. One of Bath city centre's smallest pubs, located in a small passageway between New Bond Street and Upper Borough Walls. The...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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The Sam Weller's
Bath, UK. Sam Weller is a fictional character in The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens' first novel, and is the character that made...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
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The Railway Brewhouse
Newton Abbot, UK. Located adjacent to the Newton Abbot Railway Station, the single room interior features memorabilia of the "age of...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
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