Bars visited or discussed, whether on the BotF Bar Review Map or not
Tag: Bars
Dreher Bak – old on steroids
Dreher Bak. “7.3% – dark, malty – old on steroids. Sweet, too sweet” so states my tasting scrawls. Dreher is a Hungarian beer from the Dreher Brewery in Budapest. BotF is usually a fan of both the dark, bok beer …
The Australian Hotel – some things never change
The Australian is at the back of the Rocks and a little off the beaten path. This adds to its charm with the mightily impressive beer list the main reason for its attractiveness. It’s been serving great beer and pizzas …
The Orient Hotel – escaped unharmed
There was a time during the 80s and 90s where if you mentioned you’d been at the Orient the night before, your mate would respond by asking how long you waited in triage. This place was rough and was always …
Longboard Pale Ale at the Grand Hotel
BotF was in Wollongong last week and tried a new beer in a pub that has been newly added to the BotF Bar Review Map. The Longboard Beer Brewing Company is based in Thirroul. It has three founders and has …
Slip Inn and improvements to the BotF Bar Review Map
When BotF was under utilised by a former employer, he spent considerable time making entries on the BotF Bar Review Map. Over time, the BotF Bar Review Map has been ignored, but inspired by Charlie’s West Country adventures, recent trips …
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The Widow Maker, Cyril Dickthorpe’s Sky Bar and Cascade Green
It was a packed day for BotF with a number of BotF related experiences enjoyed. Lunch was partaken with another BotF member at the Combined Services RSL. We chose the fine dining room on the first floor as opposed to …
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Katy and the Princes Motto
Yesterday, was an overcast, grey and cold day – down at Tesco’s with mum doing some shopping … had a look at the beers and ciders … came up with this one, a medium dry Thatchers Somerset cider made with …
Trout, Brains and the Winford Arms
Yesterday spent a few hours with my brother out on a boat at Blagdon Lake, as usual chasing trout. Weather was a little bit chilly down around 10C but with the wind coming from the east, it felt far colder, …
The Pelly
Off out for a pub meal this evening and decided upon the Pelican in Chew Magna on the outskirts of Bristol. Not more than a 15 minute drive, Chew Magna is a small up market village, its high street is …
The Willows – an unpretentious but fine watering hole
It really doesn’t matter how well a pub is adorned, decorated and appointed – what is important is whether cold beer is served, the service is good and the price is right. The Willows in Broke is an unusual pub …
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