everything aches and I think I could sleep for a solid week if given the chance

this is excellent! I've seen so many (oft american-written/published) embarrassing attempts at guides to demystify British pubs that it's great to see a definitively good and accurate one at last. I look forward to sharing it with everyone! top job by all involved!

I got so fed up with all the copilot AI shite and adverts in W11 that I just stuck Ubuntu on my laptop a few months ago and honestly haven't looked back. I'm still kind of amazed how well gaming works on Linux these days thanks to all the compatibility work that the Steam Deck has prompted.

yep - visually and atmospherically it's still absolutely worth a watch even if you know the plot

Yeah Attic is a really good shout too - love their beers. Glasshouse are good too and only a short walk down the (slightly dodgy) canal from there.

ah shit I'm sorry 😥 condolences from us both

My old haunt of Scruffy Murphy's is still there if you're really at a loose end. Fond memories of being a grubby 20 year old before (and after) gigs knocking back cheap pints and rocking out back when I was a midlander