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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 Grapes
Mathew Street, Liverpool. Established in 1804 (originally as the Little Grapes) although the building dates from 1775 and there has been...
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Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Baltic Fleet
Liverpool. First of all, the building! After walking along the waterway down from Royal Albert Dock you come upon this beautiful piece of...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
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Thomas Rigby's
Liverpool. The building dates from 1726. It was bought in 1852 by Alderman Thomas Rigby who had come to Liverpool in 1830 and prospered...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
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Carnarvon Castle
Liverpool. Dates back to 1859 and is named after Lord Carnarvon, who was responsible for opening the tomb of Tutankhamoun. It is located...
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Aug 19, 20241 min read
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The Empire
Hanover Street, Liverpool. I could not find much much history available for this pub. Located not far from the Lime Street railway...
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Aug 18, 20241 min read
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The Central
Liverpool. Built in 1887, it was once a Walker's Warrington Ales House. With it's incredibly ornate interior, it is said to have one of...
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Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Crown Hotel
Liverpool. Located directly across from the Lime Street Railway Station (it is the first thing many travelers see as they exit the...
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Aug 17, 20241 min read
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Ma Egerton's Stage Door
Liverpool. A Victorian pub with a renowned theatrical heritage located next to the Lime Street Railway Station. Built in 1846 it is named...
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Aug 16, 20241 min read
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The Red Lion
Parliament Street, London. As early as 1434 a tavern known as Hopping Hall existed at this location. In the Victorian era a pub called...
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Aug 16, 20241 min read
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The Westminster Arms
Westminster, London. A small wood paneled pub close to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the Queen Elizabeth II Conference...
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Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Grafton Arms
London. Another pub I really like that has a great history. It was established by at least 1827. Formerly the Kings Arms and the Strutton...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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The Albert
Victoria, London. This one is another favorite of mine. A Victorian style building constructed of red and yellow brick with stucco...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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The Duke of York
Victoria, London. People often ask me whats my favorite pub. Of course there is no answer to this question, but I have visited many pubs...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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The Shakespeare
Victoria, London. Located opposite Victoria Station, it was licensed in 1785. At one time it boasted having the longest bar counter in...
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Aug 14, 20241 min read
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The Victoria
Victoria, London. Originally the Victoria Tavern, built in 1860. Â Located across from Victoria Station and close to Westminster...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read
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The Plumbers Arms
Belgravia, London. Built in 1821/1822. (Another) London pub with a sorted and tragic history. In November 1974 Lady Lucian, who lived...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Hoop and Toy
Knightsbridge, London. The oldest pub in this area of Knightsbridge, established as the Grapes in 1515, licensed in 1760 as the Hoop and...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read
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