The Pub - A Cultural Institution - from Country Inns to Craft Beer Bars

WINNER OF THE DRINK BOOK AWARD AT THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2017.

Pete Brown has visited hundreds of pubs across the UK and is uniquely placed to write about pubs that ooze atmosphere, whatever the reason, be it food, people, architecture, location or decor. The best pubs are those that always have a steady trade at any time on any day of the week, and where chat flows back and forth across the bar. They're the places where you want to drink weak beer so you can have several pints and stay longer. Some are grand Victorian palaces, others ancient inns with stunning views across the hills. Some are ale shrines, others gastropubs (though they probably don't call themselves that any more). A precious few are uniquely eccentric, the kinds of places that are just as likely to have terrible reviews on Trip Advisor as great ones, because some people don't realize that the outside toilets, limp sandwiches on the bar and really disturbing full-size mannequin glaring at you from the corner are all part of the charm.

This collection of 300 pubs with atmosphere will include 50 pub features and 250 smaller descriptions, alongside quirks of local history, pen portraits of punters or publicans, legends, yarns and myths, and case studies of different trends and types of pub.

About the author

PETE BROWNmakes people thirsty for a living. The author of seven books on beer, cider, pubs and why they matter, his broad, fresh approach takes in social history, cultural commentary, travel writing, personal discovery and natural history, always delivered with the humanity and wit you'd expect from a great night in the pub. His work has appeared in the UK in publications includingThe Guardian,The Times, theDaily Telegraphand a host of beer-themed publications, and in the US in titles includingAll About Beer,DraftandCidercraft. He also features regularly on BBC Radio 4'sFood Programme, and judges a range of beer, cider and pub competitions. His blog,http://petebrown.blogpsot.co.ukhas global reach, and he is internationally regarded as one of the leading commentators on the vibrant craft beer scene. Pete hastwicebeen named British Beer Writer of the Year, and is also twice winner of Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writing awards.

Summary

WINNER OF THE DRINK BOOK AWARD AT THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2017.
Pete Brown has visited hundreds of pubs across the UK and is uniquely placed to write about pubs that ooze atmosphere, whatever the reason, be it food, people, architecture, location or decor. The best pubs are those that always have a steady trade at any time on any day of the week, and where chat flows back and forth across the bar. They're the places where you want to drink weak beer so you can have several pints and stay longer. Some are grand Victorian palaces, others ancient inns with stunning views across the hills. Some are ale shrines, others gastropubs (though they probably don’t call themselves that any more). A precious few are uniquely eccentric, the kinds of places that are just as likely to have terrible reviews on Trip Advisor as great ones, because some people don't realize that the outside toilets, limp sandwiches on the bar and really disturbing full-size mannequin glaring at you from the corner are all part of the charm.

This charming collection of 300 pubs explores what makes each one ooze atmosphere, be it food, people, architecture, location or décor, and looks at the quirks of local history as well as different trends and types of pub. Full of pen portraits of punters or publicans, legends, yarns and myths, this entertaining book is the perfect gift for regulars of that well-loved British institution, the pub.

Additional text

"Paints a vivid picture of England's historic and contemporary pub scene"

Product details

• Authors: Pete Brown
• Publisher: Small, Jacqui
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781910254523
• ISBN: 978-1-910254-52-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 257 mm x 27 mm
• Series: Jacqui Small
• Subject: Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales