Author: andrewcjdodson

  • Weavers Coffee Shop

    Weavers Coffee Shop

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    Forget neon signs and £5 lattes. Weavers in Newbury is all about proper food, warm drinks, and a vibe that makes you want to linger.

  • The Old Doctor Butlers Head

    The Old Doctor Butlers Head

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    Somewhere between Moorgate and the 17th Century If you want a real hidden gem in the City of London – like, tucked-away-down-a-backstreet-and-somehow-not-turned-into-a-Pret kind of hidden – this is the one. I stumbled across it on a bleary-eyed morning commute, then came back that evening with a good friend, and honestly? It was so good I…

  • 29

    29

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    Last weekend I turned 29 (and being the over thinker that I am), reflected on the past year, and realised it’s been… a lot. I started a new job, got married, brought home a golden retriever puppy (Crumble – adorable, mildly feral), and recently started redeveloping my blog The Yellow Book, a slightly chaotic but…

  • Tipsy notes #1

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    On the tube currently – on my way back from Denmark Hill (which I know isn’t on the tube for those purists – praise the lord for Citymapper) to Tottenham Hale. I need to start with something interesting which I haven’t yet… sorry – I’m 28, recently married, sleep deprived from getting a puppy called…

  • The Hop

    The Hop

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    The Hop is a unique cask ale focussed pub located under the railway arches of Leeds Station. Laid out across two of the arches and on two floors as well as a large outside area, the Hop has something for everyone.

  • The Woodbine

    The Woodbine

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      The Woodbine Pub is a lovely Irish pub located in Highbury, North London. It’s warm, inviting and beautifully maintained with wooden panelling and fairy lights adding to the ambience. Alongside the selection of cask and keg beers, they offer a quiz on Tuesdays and other offers through the week to attract punters and also…