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.

Mumbles, Wales. Located on the waterfront, this pub has been licensed to sell alcohol since 1849 when mariner Samuel Ace opened an inn here. He was one of the pilots who helped ships navigate across Swansea Bay. The inn was popular with fishermen, oyster dredgers, and sailors. The Mumbles Yacht Club was formed here in 1938. The stained glass frieze above the bar depicts local scenes including the Mumbles Railway, the first passenger Railway in the world. It is home to a microbrewery which started producing real ales in 2013 (the two I tasted were delicious!) Oysters are an ingredient in their Oystermouth Stout (Oystermouth is the name of the nearby Norman Castle dating back to the 12th century and well worth a visit), recalling days of snacking on oysters and enjoying a stout. The small two room interior is decorated with lots of memorabilia (of course a lot of it nautical), lots of brick and wood work, and has a beautiful bar. The microbrewery is located directly behind the bar. I especially love the Bullshit Corner where of course I had a nice conversation with a couple of the locals while I enjoyed a Pllot Brewery Gold.

























