Mick Ayres
@mickayres.bsky.social
Pubs, Beer,Art, History and stuff.
What you might call an imposing looking pub, Skehans, SE14, London.
November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
What you might call an imposing looking pub, Skehans, SE14, London.
Boddingtons Cask Conditioned Bitter in the @theshirkersrest.bsky.social , a decent golden ale, would I write home about it... no but it's nice enough.
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Boddingtons Cask Conditioned Bitter in the @theshirkersrest.bsky.social , a decent golden ale, would I write home about it... no but it's nice enough.
Electric Bear Expresso Self, a big coffee hit with this cask Porter.
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Electric Bear Expresso Self, a big coffee hit with this cask Porter.
Harveys Old Ale in @theshirkersrest.bsky.social , wonderful, I'm being a bit spoilt today.
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Harveys Old Ale in @theshirkersrest.bsky.social , wonderful, I'm being a bit spoilt today.
@kernelbrewery.bsky.social Brown Ale, what a great pint, now on my second in The Lucky Anchor, Deptford. By the way how is this pub not in the Good Beer Guide, only my second visit to be fair but faultless beer each time.
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
@kernelbrewery.bsky.social Brown Ale, what a great pint, now on my second in The Lucky Anchor, Deptford. By the way how is this pub not in the Good Beer Guide, only my second visit to be fair but faultless beer each time.
A Chilli Pastry Stout from Hammerton in Badger Badger, Deptford High Street. It's getting warmer but I'm enjoying the challenge.
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A Chilli Pastry Stout from Hammerton in Badger Badger, Deptford High Street. It's getting warmer but I'm enjoying the challenge.
Wonderful green hopped beer from Anspach & Hobday, Hop Pickers Harvest in The Dog & Bell, Deptford.
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Wonderful green hopped beer from Anspach & Hobday, Hop Pickers Harvest in The Dog & Bell, Deptford.
It's sad to see a traditional Pie & Mash shop close It's doors but this is a splendid conversion into a pub in Dalston.
November 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's sad to see a traditional Pie & Mash shop close It's doors but this is a splendid conversion into a pub in Dalston.
Found it in the end, nearer home in The Borough Beer House, Farnham.
October 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Found it in the end, nearer home in The Borough Beer House, Farnham.
A nice piney pint with a hint of lemon sharpness, nice from @elusivebrewing.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A nice piney pint with a hint of lemon sharpness, nice from @elusivebrewing.com
Next up another favourite, Vibrant Forest Pupa.
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Next up another favourite, Vibrant Forest Pupa.
@kernelbrewery.bsky.social coming up trumps again with A London Porter. Excellent this afternoon in the @nagsheadreading.bsky.social .
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@kernelbrewery.bsky.social coming up trumps again with A London Porter. Excellent this afternoon in the @nagsheadreading.bsky.social .
Ashtrays still have a purpose in life, housing stray succulents.
September 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ashtrays still have a purpose in life, housing stray succulents.
Classic beer in a classic pub. Hop Back Crop Circle in The Wyndham Arms in Salisbury.
September 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Classic beer in a classic pub. Hop Back Crop Circle in The Wyndham Arms in Salisbury.
Ghost Whale in Brixton with a ghostly sun overhead, I quite enjoyed this craft bar yesterday. 7/10
September 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Ghost Whale in Brixton with a ghostly sun overhead, I quite enjoyed this craft bar yesterday. 7/10
An excellent pint of @elusivebrewing.com Nelsons Revenge in The Hand And Marigold, SE1.
September 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
An excellent pint of @elusivebrewing.com Nelsons Revenge in The Hand And Marigold, SE1.
The Strada Beer Bar, Corfu Town, good for a beer and a bit of people watching. 6/10
August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Strada Beer Bar, Corfu Town, good for a beer and a bit of people watching. 6/10
Finally found some proper Greek craft beer, 5.6% similar in taste to BrewDog Elvis Juice, nice.
August 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Finally found some proper Greek craft beer, 5.6% similar in taste to BrewDog Elvis Juice, nice.
Even a bog standard lager is acceptable in 30+ degree heat. Gouvia, Corfu.
August 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Even a bog standard lager is acceptable in 30+ degree heat. Gouvia, Corfu.
Having obtained my first ever age related concession entry fee at the age of 65, you would have thought I'd have grown up a bit... But no.
August 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Having obtained my first ever age related concession entry fee at the age of 65, you would have thought I'd have grown up a bit... But no.
Corfu Beer Ionian Pilsner, very good, IPA, not too sure, and Bitter Dark, not bad.
August 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Corfu Beer Ionian Pilsner, very good, IPA, not too sure, and Bitter Dark, not bad.
Corfu Brewery Tap in Corfu Town. 6/10.
August 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Corfu Brewery Tap in Corfu Town. 6/10.
Not sure if I've put this on up before but The King Charles I not too far from Londons Kings Cross Station is one of Londons great boozers. 8/10
August 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Not sure if I've put this on up before but The King Charles I not too far from Londons Kings Cross Station is one of Londons great boozers. 8/10
Cherry Sunday, Kriek Boon.
July 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Cherry Sunday, Kriek Boon.
Had a superb pint of Siren Maltiverse on Friday night, 3.4% and maybe not totally traditional in taste, but a mild.
July 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Had a superb pint of Siren Maltiverse on Friday night, 3.4% and maybe not totally traditional in taste, but a mild.