Chris Griffiths
@ivydene.com
Bristol now, but originally from oop North. Canals, photography, industrial history, beer. Personal posts, now retired.
One review for the revived Boddingtons bitter, made a prediction of elderly Mancunians posting that it wasn't the same as the original. Well... It perhaps lacks some of the bitterness on the initial taste, but it's a pretty good copy. (City Arms, Manchester.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
One review for the revived Boddingtons bitter, made a prediction of elderly Mancunians posting that it wasn't the same as the original. Well... It perhaps lacks some of the bitterness on the initial taste, but it's a pretty good copy. (City Arms, Manchester.)
Cask in the Courtyard at LHG brewpub, Bristol was not to be missed. A well-chosen selection of 27 casks, all in excellent condition.
September 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Cask in the Courtyard at LHG brewpub, Bristol was not to be missed. A well-chosen selection of 27 casks, all in excellent condition.
Sitting in Hammersmith listening to Christmas music. It must be September!
September 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Sitting in Hammersmith listening to Christmas music. It must be September!
Annual pilgrimage to @thebowbar.bsky.social.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
August 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Annual pilgrimage to @thebowbar.bsky.social.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
Beer festivals: love them, or hate them? I've just published a blog post which may, or may not, come to a conclusion. ivydene.com/do-i-like-be...
Do I like beer festivals? I’m still in two minds. – ivydene
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August 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Beer festivals: love them, or hate them? I've just published a blog post which may, or may not, come to a conclusion. ivydene.com/do-i-like-be...
The day at #GBBF in Birmingham is drawing to a close, so time for something a bit special from @greenduckbrew.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The day at #GBBF in Birmingham is drawing to a close, so time for something a bit special from @greenduckbrew.bsky.social
Reposted by Chris Griffiths
Now with this post from The Minister of Food and Drink AKA @mofad.bsky.social (and the correct @lisagrimm.com!)
Honestly, I'll leave the round-ups to @boakandbailey.bsky.social and @agoodbeerblog.bsky.social
They're the pros
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
Honestly, I'll leave the round-ups to @boakandbailey.bsky.social and @agoodbeerblog.bsky.social
They're the pros
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Now with this post from The Minister of Food and Drink AKA @mofad.bsky.social (and the correct @lisagrimm.com!)
Honestly, I'll leave the round-ups to @boakandbailey.bsky.social and @agoodbeerblog.bsky.social
They're the pros
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
Honestly, I'll leave the round-ups to @boakandbailey.bsky.social and @agoodbeerblog.bsky.social
They're the pros
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
Reposted by Chris Griffiths
Here’s the round-up of The Session 149 and a bonus article from me on pub food. Lots of great writing from many contributors
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
The Session #149: pub food round-up
From fish 'n' chips to pies and pretzels, writers have their say on food in pubs
davidjesudason.substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Here’s the round-up of The Session 149 and a bonus article from me on pub food. Lots of great writing from many contributors
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
davidjesudason.substack.com/p/the-sessio...
How appropriate to be sitting in a taproom reading @privateeyenews.bsky.social.
July 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
How appropriate to be sitting in a taproom reading @privateeyenews.bsky.social.
Happy 10th Birthday @goodchembrew.bsky.social. Taproom open day includes display of material from Bristol CAMRA's award-winning Pints West magazine.
July 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Happy 10th Birthday @goodchembrew.bsky.social. Taproom open day includes display of material from Bristol CAMRA's award-winning Pints West magazine.
In an attempt to get blogging I've joined in with #TheSession 149 about pub food: ivydene.com/memorable-pu... Comments welcome, even if only "don't bother". Thanks to @davidjesudason.bsky.social for collating entries this month.
Memorable pub food (The Session #149) – ivydene
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July 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
In an attempt to get blogging I've joined in with #TheSession 149 about pub food: ivydene.com/memorable-pu... Comments welcome, even if only "don't bother". Thanks to @davidjesudason.bsky.social for collating entries this month.
The pub food options in Manchester have been upgraded since I lived here.
April 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The pub food options in Manchester have been upgraded since I lived here.
Reposted by Chris Griffiths
Meanwhile, in the wee Scottish village of Bad Kerning, Bum's Night is well underway
January 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Meanwhile, in the wee Scottish village of Bad Kerning, Bum's Night is well underway
40ft Brewery, Dalston. Eccles cake stout collab with St John restaurant. Slight sourness to begin with a sweeter aftertaste.
December 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM
40ft Brewery, Dalston. Eccles cake stout collab with St John restaurant. Slight sourness to begin with a sweeter aftertaste.
Pembury Tavern, Hackney. Railway Porter. It's obligatory.
December 27, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Pembury Tavern, Hackney. Railway Porter. It's obligatory.
The neighbours will think we've been very thirsty.
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
November 21, 2024 at 1:01 PM
The neighbours will think we've been very thirsty.
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
Last chance!
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
November 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Last chance!
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Ooh look! Beer!
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
November 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Ooh look! Beer!
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
For any Five Points fans in Bristol (@boakandbailey.bsky.social?) I can strongly recommend this which has just gone on at the King's Head, Victoria Street.
October 31, 2024 at 2:57 PM
For any Five Points fans in Bristol (@boakandbailey.bsky.social?) I can strongly recommend this which has just gone on at the King's Head, Victoria Street.
50 years ago today.
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
April 1, 2024 at 7:14 AM
50 years ago today.
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals