Great article, great pub and great beers. Just a very short walk from Carshalton station as well!

If Bratislava Mestiansky Pivovar is the brewpub / restaurant just up the hill from the castle it's definitely worth seeking out.

Sad news. Great player. I was at Old Trafford (as a neutral) the day of his famous backheel goal for Man City that sealed United's relegation.

What about Seville marmalade though - is it safe to eat on your toast if you're on drugs that say to avoid grapefruit juice?

Hard to argue with that list, although Bristol may not be as insular as you suggest. Plenty of interesting beer from outside Bristol in places like Cornubia, Gryphon, Lime Kiln and even Good Chemistry's wonderful Kings Head since new management came in earlier this year.