Time to head to cosy country pubs, and the Royal Oak in the #NewForest village of #Fritham is utterly charming. #hampshirepub #countrypub #countrypubs #villagepub #englishpub #pub #bar #bskybeer

Slightly hidden away on the edge of #Gdansk city centre is this rather great beer and burger joint - Loft. Very relaxed atmosphere, excellent local beers and tasty burgers. What’s not to like? #gdańsk #poland #polska #pivo #beer #ale #craftbeer #pub #bar #bskybeer

A great bar on Bournemouth’s Holdenhurst Road, the Firkin Shed offers a great selection of keg, cask and Belgian beers. Bournemouth’s best spot. #bournemouth #craftbeer #pub #beer #bar

Pub-hunting at this time of year always leaves me with loads of photos of pubs bedecked in festive finery. I mean, I’m fine with that, but it looks odd if I’m still posting them in June. That said, Poole looks great with a bit of tinsel and some twinkling lights.

Behind this unassuming exterior is a rather large #ruinbar with a vast garden. Csinos Presszo in #Pécs harks back to the early days of ruin bars when they felt like a real discovery - and were eye-wateringly cheap. #hungary #magyarország #beer #craftbeer #pub #bar

Am I unnaturally drawn to Czech bars or are they just great? Even in somewhere as wonderful as #Gdansk, I found Balsam so appealing. With a proper tapster serving Pilsner Urquell and Kozel, and delicious beer snacks, it was wonderful. #poland #czechbeer #bar #pub

Going through my old photos, I saw this and realised I’d somehow never posted it. It’s #Mikkeller in #Shoreditch and is an extraordinary place. Local, corner-pub vibe with outstanding. I must’ve been too in awe to post it… 🤦 But it’s a no-brainer. #london #craftbeer #pub #beer

Cats are Halloweeny aren’t they? Don’t fear this one though, Sadler’s Cat is a casual, incongruous, chalet-style bar near Manchester Victoria and the place to go for Cloudwater in NOMA. #manchester #beer #ale #craftbeer #beerporn #pub #bar

Some sensational global craft beers on offer in Hopaholic, a #Budapest bar in an area that has been party central for years but is a quickly becoming a must-visit for craft beer fans. #hungary #craftbeer #beer #pub #bar

My friends have been to @craftbeerchannel.bsky.social Beer & Love. Again, they loved it! Without being northern stereotypes, they noticed a change in London beers in other, great pubs we’ve visited before - a lack of carbonation. Is there a reason for this? #london #londonpubs #beer #pub

A beautiful throwback outside the centre of #Pécs, #Hungary, Művész Presszó fits the bill perfectly. An astonishing selection of interesting beers, shabby chic interiors and a suntrap outside area to watch the world go by. #craftbeer #beer #pub #kocsma

Incredible beers in this subterranean craft brewpub in the back streets of Budapest. Gravity has some genuinely surprising styles - hello, Lichtenhainer - and it was such a welcoming, friendly place. #budapest #beer #ale #craftbeer #brewpub #hungariancraftbeer

Out the back of Birmingham’s Moor Street station, hidden away from the Bullring, is the fantastic Kilder. Great beers and style, plus some excellent snacks. #birmingham #pub #bar #craftbeer

A great repurposing of the former Tetley brewery in Leeds as regeneration hits the area. Part museum but still a pub, it’s great to see Kirkstall revamp the Tetley. #leeds #leedslife #tetley #kirkstallbrewery #pub #bar #beer

I’ve put it on Instagram before but I need to put it here. It’s, a craft beer haven in the centre of Europe. #Csakajósor is a glorious beacon in #budapest A genuinely ridiculous selection of beers, I’ve always been introduced to a new beer culture on all five visits. #craftbeer #craftnotcrap

Some incredible brews being poured in this subterranean beer haven. I’d not really crossed paths with Parabolic Lazarus before, but their taproom in #Budapest is a wonderful space with excellent beers. #taproom #hungariancraftbeer #hungary #craftbeer #pub #bar #beer

Delirium Village in #Brussels. An alleyway of great beers, with numerous bars throwing out an impressive range of brews from #Delirium and beyond. #belgium #deliriumtremens #deliriumvillage #bruxelles #belgique #belgianbeer #beer #pub

An unassuming bar in #Brussels, La Fleur en Papier Dore is an icon. It’s relaxed and blends elegant touches with a laid-back atmosphere - and great beer. Enjoying a Westvleteren 12 here was so good I forgot to take any good photos, so thanks to M&J. #bruxelles #belgium #belgianbeer #beer #pub #bar

Feeling like a classic #Czech country watering hole with a small interior and a functional terrace, Lahvárna is part of the old brewery complex in #ČeskyKrumlov. #czechrepublic #czechia #czechbeer #brewery #beer #pub #bar #craftbeer

A striking facade in the spacious surroundings of the sprawling exhibition centre hides quite a new microbrewery, #Kolkovna. With own-brewed beers on tap, the interior recalls a historic beer hall, with more than a touch of the hunting lodge about it. #brewpub #prague #holesovice #pivovar #czechia

As a solo traveller with a love of craft beer, Craft House in #Prague is what I look for - relaxed and friendly and a great selection of unusual brews, including a goulash sour! #praguenewtown #czechrepublic #czechia #czechbeer #pub #bar #craftbeer

Tantalisingly close to the legendary Zlateho Tygra, the relatively hidden U Kunstatu seems a world away. Very focused on upmarket craft offerings, it offers an impressive selection and a beautiful garden in which to enjoy them. #prague #praha #czechia #czechbeer #craftbeer #czechrepublic #pub #bar

One of the biggest surprises of my beer travels in #Prague was Pivovar Bubenec. Quite an unassuming but attractive corner pub in a quiet area is this spectacular craft brewpub. Some sensational brews are being thrown out here. #bubenec #czechia #czechbeer #brewpub #pub #bar #czechrepublic

Built in 1850 as Prague’s second station, Stanice 6 is now a community space and bar with games, art and a terrace on which to watch the trains. It also serves a good range of beers including from local breweries. #prague #praha #bubenec #czechia #czechbeer #czechrepublic #pub #bar #community

A grand old building at the northern end of Prague’s Castle district is U Černého Vola. As traditional as you like, with expertly poured beers thrown out with a beautiful blend of care and disdain, this is the epitome of an old Czech pub. #prague #czechrepublic #czechia #czechbeer #pub #beer

Excellent craft bar on Vinohradska in #Prague, #BeerGeek was a very pleasant bonus. Cavernous subterranean room and an enviable draft list. Spent a good while here getting more acquainted with top-class #Czech craft. #praha #czechrepublic #czechia #czechbeer #craftbeer #pub #bar

Two monasteries in #Prague, both serving their incredible own beers. #Břevnov Monastery is the oldest brewery in the #CzechRepublic and a great place to spend a sunny day. #Strahov dates from the 17th century and provides a homely feel in grand surroundings. #prague #brewery #beer #pub #brewpub

Opposite Hradčanská metro station is the focus of the neighbourhood, Automat Matuška. Great beers in a modern setting, but wait there’s more - a canteen serving delicious barbecue. #matuska #bubeneč #prague #praha #praguepub #czech #craftbeer #pub #bar #brewpub

Full credit to the barman in the Yorkshire pub who warned me about the pint of Staropramen I’d tried to order. £6.70?! We’re not in Bohemia any more, Tonto. Needless to say, I went with something different.

A cool neighbourhood bar with a retro feel and its own #brewery serving unusual brews such as saison, grisette and mild? I was always going to love Lajka in #Prague #praha #praguebar #pivovar #brewpub #bubenec #czech #czechbeer #craftbeer #pub #bar

Honourable mention to Pivnive & Bar Ferdinand in Holesovice. At 48kc a pint, its the cheapest I’ve found. Yeah, Ferdinand may not ne the best, but it’s a great air-conditioned staging post near Kolkovna #prague #praha #holesovice #cheapbeer #pub #bar

Ticking off some big hitters on my final full day. Few places in Prague are as iconic as U Zlatého Tygra. In an Old Town building dating from the 14th century, it was writer Bohumír Hrabel’s favourite watering hole. #prague #praha #pub #beer #bar

Almost heaven, central Bohemia. A #craftbeer fan’s haven in #Bubenec. After a weekend in the country, I’m back in #Prague and immediately hit ‘paydirt’ in #Bubenec. Rich with great places but Base Camp bottle shop had me drooling. 18 fridges of glory, in unassuming surrounds. Astonishing. #pub

A personal favourite of mine in Malá Strana, #Prague. Plonk your expertly poured 72Kc Urquell on the ledge outside and watch the world go by. #praha #malastrana #lokal #karluvmost #praguebar #czechia #czechbeer #beer #ale #pub #bar

A great little craft bar near the river, Drinkøteka is casual but has an enviable selection on tap and in the fridges. It helped there was a Ukrainian craft takeover when I was there! #prague #praha #praguebar #czechia #czechbeer #craftbeer

One of the reasons I was so excited to spend a decent amount of time in Prague was to visit places like U Hrocha. It’s an amazing local’s pub that gets very popular. No frills, just excellent beer and what looked like great snacks. #prague #praguelife #praha #malastrana #czech #hospoda #czechbeer

Hot news from the continent! It’s not April 1st… tomato gose seems to be an emerging trend. In the past few hours I’ve had an arrabbiata-flavoured one (Tabasco + basil) - brewed by Didko in Ukraine - and now I’m having a goulash one - a Zihovec (CZ) and B-Bop (HU) collab. I… don’t mind them 😟

Been in Prague a day and a half. At this point I might have to publish a pub a day rather than the usual one a week. The first time I’ve spent significant time here since 2009 and my god it impresses with its excellence and variety. And I’ve not touched the old town (Malá Stránská excluded).

At the bottom end of Stirchley is the beacon of crafty goodness that is Glasshouse #taproom With a great range of their own brews, it’s well worth a jaunt. #birmingham #stirchley #brum #beer #pub #crafbeer #glasshouse

I’m a fan of the revamped #Manchester Victoria station, with its blend of history and modernity. Nowhere sums that up better than Victoria Tap. A great place to while away the time with its great offering, specialising in Belgian, German and local brews. #mcr #stationpub #beer #pub #craftbeer

A timewarp of a pub. Walking in transports you back to some unknowable past with 21st clientele and a long-lost sense of propriety. Down a #Vienna side street not far from Westbahnhof, #Känguruh attracts a mixed crowd with the focus on drinking. #austria #beer #ale #pub #wien #österreich

The historic Prospect of Whitby in #Wapping is London’s oldest riverside pub, dating from 1520. Famous patrons include JMW Turner and the lash-kings of London past, Pepys and Dickens. #london #londonpub #prospectofwhitby #historic #historicpub #pub

For some reason I enjoy drinking near barrels. Don’t know why, they just add to the atmosphere when the venue is already good. Barrel Store by #Attic is a great example. Spent a lovely evening in this friendly bar in #Birmingham #JewelleryQuarter enjoying delicious beers. #beer #ale #craftbeer

This one hurts like hell. The closure of Brownhills in Leeds. What a place. Great beers, staff and atmosphere. We visit Leeds on many occasions and this easily rivalled North Bar as one of the best not just in Leeds but in the north. Please be back soon. www.instagram.com/p/DJMrj6kMbH...

As central as you like in #Budapest, First offers a good range of #Hungarian craft as well as food. It’s a fine place to relax with a couple of tasty beers. #budapest #hungary #magyarország #kézműves #brewpub #craftbeer

In #Malton, Yorkshire’s food capital, is a place that kicked off the revolution - #BrassCastle taphouse by @brasscastlebeer.bsky.social With a stylish, laidback atmosphere, it’s a great place to unwind with good beer that blends tradition with modernity. #yorkshire #beer #pub #craftbeer

Seems an appropriate pub for this Easter weekend. Holy Tavern in #Clerkenwell harks back to the 18th century. On the site of the monastic order of Knights Hospitaller, it’s a faithful re-creation of a 1700s #London pub. #farringdon #history #historicpub #londonpub #pub #beer #happyeaster

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An absolute belter of a pub in #Birmingham, The Wolf has an impressive selection of craft and manages to nail the relaxed/community feel. A destination pub, no doubt. And nice to see Joe Lycett too. #beer #ale #craftbeer #pub

At the end of a solo evening down Ouseburn. I love that I think of every group of three or more as an indie band. The looks help. You may say I’m a dreamer, but was in the Temple, Manchester, ages ago, and heard a few dads talking about how well their sons were doing. The sons were the Blossoms.