Discover how a popular South London pub gave the Elephant and Castle area its iconic name and enduring legacy. London’s Elephant and Castle Area Named After Historic Local Pub Elephant and Castle is a cool London area name. Few know where it actually came from. A pub in that area gave it the name. The…
The Circus Tavern, once frequented by George Best, surprises visitors with its tiny size. The pub is run by Barry Hayes. George Best’s Old Haunt Is It The Circus Tavern’s Size Surprises There’s this pub in Manchester called The Circus Tavern. People call it Europe’s smallest. George Best used to grab a drink there. Barry…
Cheddar pub seeks camera to manage parking, stop abuse. ANPR system and pay machines planned for the Bath Arms Hotel car park. Somerset Pub Seeks Camera for Car Park Abuse Prevention A pub in Cheddar might get a new camera. It will help manage the parking lot better. Drivers are reportedly abusing the car park…
Remember the Penny Black? This popular pub opened early for postal workers and partiers. Edinburghs Penny Black Awaits Drinkers After Dark And Before Dawn People in Edinburgh remember the Penny Black bar well. It was known for karaoke early in the morning. Most folks were eating breakfast then, not singing. The pub opened early for…
Alex Giblin takes over Charlie Bassetts, known for its campsite and famous visitors, with positive changes. New Manager at Celebrity Favorite Pub with Campsite Brings Changes The pub Charlie Bassetts has a new manager. Alex Giblin now runs it. People like the changes so far. The pub sits on a large piece of land. Campers…
The landlord of The Robin Hood in Stoke-on-Trent is leaving after the pub was put up for sale. Uncertainty surrounds the pubs future. Stoke-on-Trent Pub Landlord Steps Down as Venue Is Offered For Sale A couple is leaving their pub. The pub’s future is still uncertain. Jack Burgess and Jo Diskin ran The Robin Hood,…
Renovation of West London pub tied to Kirstie Allsopp faces delays. Application withdrawn just before council decision. West London Pub Opening in Doubt After Application Withdrawal A pub in West London faces renovation delays. Kirsty Allsopp’s husband may have a connection to it. The property firm, Wentworth Andersen, owns the pub, and Ben Andersen is…
Matt Saunders, owner of Queen of Bradgate, opens Queen of Hockley in Nottingham, featuring live music and craft beers. Familiar Face to Open Queen of Hockley Pub in Nottingham City Centre A new pub, Queen of Hockley, opens this spring. It will be in the city centre. Revolution bar closed last summer, after being on…
Pub landlord must alter a bull mural to meet planning rules. Council initially demanded removal. Pub Mural Must Be More Farm-Like After Council Planning Dispute Martin Peel runs The Bulls Head pub. It is located in Wootton Wawen. The pub is about 400 years old. He had a local artist paint a bull mural. The…
A man is jailed after pulling a gun in a pub; his granddaughter took his late wife’s ashes, sparking a family standoff. Gunman Jailed After Ashes Snatch Spurs Pub Confrontation A man pulled a gun at a pub. His granddaughter took his late wife’s ashes. He streamed the scene on Facebook Live. Martin Gordon, age…