Published on 2 March 2010 in Pubs, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
When I lived in Ealing and wanted to go to the pub, the discussion between meself and Catherine usually went 'Pub?' 'Yeah. Go on then.' Then we'd leave the house. Near six years in Merton and the conversation still goes "'Pub?" "Yeah. Which one?'
Published on 29 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
In the third of the series, it's time for the community pub with a great feel to it - the Princess.
Published on 28 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton, The Trafalgar
We've been to the Sultan - now it's time for another real ale mecca. Swift half in the Traf anyone?
Published on 27 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
The first in a series of posts about pubs in the Merton and Colliers Wood area - in this one we visit top ale house, The Sultan.
Published on 22 December 2005 in Life, London, Pubs, Christmas, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
So I've been in a pub before now where a brass band turned up playing carols, but never have I been in a pub where they brought a nonchelant sheep, a petrified looking pony and a vicar who lead an informal carol service. Well until tonight anyway!
Published on 27 November 2005 in Pubs, licensing laws, Merton, newspapers, pubs, pubs in Merton
So there I was, sat in a pub having a few pints. We left about 12:30, despite the pub opening for another 30 minutes and with me having drunk a whopping pint more than I normally would. And we managed to get home without causing one fight, and without throwing up on any pavement. Or anywhere for that matter.
Published on 22 October 2005 in London, Pubs, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton, The Trafalgar
I don't know what it's like anywhere else in the country, but Merton has officially gone Trafalgar Mad. Little did we know when we arranged to meet in the Colliers Tup that we'd be there during a Trafalgar Day Party (late license to 1am, live music, and bar staff dressed in naval uniforms).
Published on 29 May 2005 in Pubs, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton, The King's Head, Young's
I'd rather been hoping some knight in shining armour would turn up and change the King's Head from being a boarded up mess, to being a really nice pub again. Stranger things have happened. But it was not to be.
Published on 17 October 2004 in Pubs, Merton, pubs in Merton, The King's Head, Young's
It was back in July that the Kings Head in Colliers Wood closed down - just days after change of use planning permission was given. It's now boarded up and wire fences surround the place
Published on 1 August 2004 in London, Pubs, Fullers, London, pubs, pubs in Ealing, pubs in Merton, The Red Lion, Young's
The Red Lion wins another award, I lament about the lack of London Pride round here and Young's beer gives me headaches. Still that's the way the cookie crumbles.