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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 White Hart
Whitechapel, London. Established in 1721 with the current building dating back to around 1900. Its history is intertwined with the...
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Jul 281 min read
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New Moon and the Lamb Tavern
Leadenhall Market, City of London. Two nice pubs located in beautiful Leadenhall Market (originally a 14th century noble house with a...
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Jul 261 min read
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The Swan Tavern
City of London. Likely existing as an inn or tavern for centuries before its first documented record in 1721, the current site of the pub...
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Jul 161 min read
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The Crosse Keys
City of London. The original Cross Keys Inn was one of four City of London inns licensed to hold plays in the late 16th century. The...
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Jul 131 min read
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Ye Olde Watling
City of London. Named after the old Roman road on which it stands, this pub was built in 1668 on the site of its predecessor which burnt...
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Jul 121 min read
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The Anchor
Bankside, London. Dates back to 1616 when it was the brewery tap room for the Anchor Brewery, built on the site of an earlier inn named...
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Jul 121 min read
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The Lord Clyde
Borough, London. Named after Field Marshall Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde, a distinguished Scottish military figure who fought in the...
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Jul 111 min read
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The George
London Bridge. After a walk across London Bridge (with a nice view of Tower Bridge) I arrived at The George, a truly iconic London pub....
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Jul 102 min read
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East India Arms
Aldgate, London. Built in 1829 on the site of the Magpie Ale House (1645), the red brick Georgian building is one of the oldest in the...
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Jul 51 min read
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Princess of Prussia
Aldgate, London. Dating from around 1859, it is named in honor of princess Victoria, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, upon her marriage...
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Jul 41 min read
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The Ten Bells
Aldgate, London. Dating back to 1750 and originally known as the Eight Bells Alehouse. Named for the number of bells in the peal housed...
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Jul 31 min read
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Hoop and Grapes
Aldgate, London. Dating back to 1593 and the oldest licensed public house in the City of London, it is one of the few timber framed...
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Jul 31 min read
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The Albion Inn
East Molesey, Sussex. Established in 1831, one of the first beer houses to open in East Molesley under the terms of the 1830 BeerHouse...
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Jul 21 min read
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The Angel and Crown
Richmond. Built in 1547 it has served various purposes over the years including as a post office and as a sweet shop. It became a...
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Jul 21 min read
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White Cross
Richmond. Originally the Waterman's Arms, the pub was built in 1740 on the site of a former Observant Franciscan friary next to the...
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Jul 21 min read
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The Grapes
Falmouth. Established in the 1700s, the pub has been known as a gathering place for sailors, merchants, and navy men whose ships were...
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Jun 291 min read
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Chain Locker
Falmouth. The pub first opened its doors in the 1660s as the Maritime Hotel with its back to the newly opened prison on the opposite side...
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Jun 291 min read
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The Kings Arms
Marazion, South Cornwall. A traditional Cornish pub with the building dating back to the 18th century. It is said that the name changed...
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Jun 291 min read
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Pennycomequick
Falmouth. Located on the Moor (a busy area in the heart of Falmouth), the pub is one of the town's oldest establishments, dating from the...
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Jun 291 min read
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The Moth & The Moon
Falmouth, Cornwall. Established in 1861 and originally known as The Mason's Arms, the pub is located on Killegrew Street (the main street...
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Jun 281 min read
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