THE ENGLISH PUBS

Mention England and one thinks of pubs. In Malaysia, pubs tend to be noisy, seedy joints - more of karaoke clubs. Even at the ripe age of 60, I have not entered any pub in Malaysia although I have taken a peek in one or two outlets. Thus I was keen to visit the English pubs of which I have read so much about.

The first pub I went was near to our hotel. The Cambridge Pub. It was crowded - mostly tourists. We went upstairs where it was quieter for some pub food - Fish and Chips, Steaks, Beef Pie and of course - beer. Food was average but the beer was good.

   

I had the pie - very generous helping. Hubby was pleased with his big portion of Fish and Chips. Alicia... well....... she seemed not happy over her portion....... just joking !

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In Bathampton, near Bath, we went to a village pub - "The George Inn". It was a typical English village pub where locals gather for a drink and a  chat. It was a pleasant place to unwind as the pub was sited near a canal. The bartender, a young man was friendly and chatty and we had a good time sampling the local beer. Dinner was good and service was excellent.

      

  

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In Levens, near the Lake District, we had dinner at the " Hare and Hounds" - a small village pub.  It was a quiet and pleasant place and we noticed the publican seem to know his 'regulars' well. They chatted about the local news as they downed their pints.We tried the local ciders - choosing the sweet variety. Sooo goood....

 

  

 

According to our host in The Lane House (our B & B place), this pub has the best pizza in the village.

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In Aysgarth of Yorkshire County, our host recommended "The George & Dragon Pub". The building was old indeed - built in 1700s. Food was nothing to boast about but the pub had a pleasant ambiance about it. The beer and cider were good.

 

So at the ripe age of 61, I finally got to go 'pubbing'! I thoroughly enjoyed those pubs. Cheers!!