Day 2 in Amsterdam: first thing was some culture by way of the Moco museum (see pics). Bar 1 was Tap Zuid where Flammekerchen & a nice BIPA were the order of the day. Bar 2 is Dopey’s Elixer. Strange name but cosy and warm. A cranberry sour from De Dochter Van de Korenaar is the standout on draft.

Stop 4 is Tilt which is a modern bar where whisky is prevalent but we had two good beers including a delicious stout from Homeland. Here is a picture of the two whisky’s we picked out of the huge selection - very happy so far 🤣

Not only did our Eurostar make it to Amsterdam, we were 5 minutes early and were able to check into our hotel early too. Starting off In De Wildeman before heading to a couple of other bars and then walking the light festival which at this rate we’ll be doing whilst it’s snowing!

New diary and first pub crawl of the year with 8 venues planned. First stop is Coach and Horses. Stoke Newington, which has 3 good cask beers and a rather unexpectedly good bottle selection (not telling 🤣)

The silliness (part 1) @thedodomicropub.bsky.social has definitely begun! 🤣

Peri & Brizzle are getting in the NYE mood @thedodomicropub.bsky.social. Outfits for iconic movie moments are great too.

If you want a recommendation for a special occasion meal I can’t recommend Cafe Spice Namaste by Syrus and Pervin Todiwala enough. The welcome, food, drinks and service was wonderful. A Duck Tikka was especially delicious. A wonderful place to celebrate 36 years with @gamerdrinker.bsky.social

@theshirkersrest.bsky.social watch out we are heading your way soon 💗🤣🍻

Lovely mural of Charlie, the previous landlord in Dog and Bell, Deptford

It’s been a lovely relaxing couple of days for me and @gamerdrinker.bsky.social with delicious venison for lunch both days and just had some lovely cheese including a really oozy Gorgonzola dolce. All washed down with my favourite champagne, a Moldovan red, a Pet Nat and some lovely beers.🎄🥂🍻🦌🧀

A good day starting in @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social for Xmas drinks with my sister, then on to River Ale House which is always awesome then on to Dial at North Greenwich but not before a ride on a carousel

Finchley is a ball ache to get to! We started the day in the Bohemia where they had Stollen Stout collab between @elusivebrewing.com & LBC which helped. Alas King of Prussia wasn’t worth the effort. We are now in Tipsy Dog, Hampstead which is great. Found a St Bernardus x Weihenstephan collab too 🍻👍

Peri has a new Fascinator and he really likes it. Good night in Sutton Arms topped off with a bottle of Cherry Chouffe

Latest piece of art now complete. The black is a bit scabby as it was done Friday and colour today. I’m really pleased with the outcome 💗

Starting in Crystal Palace today. First stop The Douglas Fir which is now independent but remains a nice Micro pub. Stop 2 was Westow House - we walked in & straight out again. Stop 3 was Hop Scotch Tap - more a cafe than bar but they did have Naughty & Nice by Vocation in cans so that was good.

Happy Stoutzilla Day @unbarredbrewery.bsky.social from the Southampton Arms

My poor boys don’t know where to look at The Hope Dark Beer Festival 🤣🍻

A message to make @cagarvie.bsky.social a little jealous 🤣

Delicious Three Wine Men tasting at Royal Horticultural Halls and I’m being a total fan girl. It’s amazing how so many people noticed my necklace too 🤪

Great start to the day at Kernel to finally try the Japanese food alongside their lovely beers. The beef gyoza in bone marrow gravy was absolutely delicious (no pics I’m afraid!)

What a fun evening at Wenlock Arms for the @elusivebrewing.com & @unbarredbrewery.bsky.social collab launch. Both the BIPA & Red IPA were good but the blend was even better. After some food we headed to the wonderful Sutton Arms where selection was quite good 🤣

First beers are up at Double Barrelled 7th Birthday Bash: A Cherry Vanilla Cake and Maple Pecan Brownie. Ada likes her new hat too 🤪

My Dad is amazing, just spent a great afternoon with him and he has made me a bit emotional with his comments to me.

Trip to Kingston today and first stop was Park Tavern. This is a great boozer with 5 cask beers and the two we had were in good condition. Stop 2 is Park Brew and Kitchen from Park Brewery where the Gallows Pale (Park) and Basque Cheesecake (Yonder) are delicious. Peri definitely approves 🤣

It’s such a pleasure to spend time with a group of wonderful women that are @craftybeergirls.bsky.social.

Just had an amazing tasting of Loire region wines at Conway Hall, Holborn. Smaller measures so @gamerdrinker.bsky.social & I managed 60 different wines (no spitting). We managed to pick a couple of faves out of all that, a Pinot de Aunis for me and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 2015 for him ❤️🍷

After a fabulous evening on Wed and afternoon yesterday at Wandsworth Common Beer Fest, it’s now time for an evening in the @thedodomicropub.bsky.social. Peri, Oberon, Beerlinda and Zeum are happy to see @camila1.bsky.social friend Malcolm who is off to Nepal tomorrow 🍻❤️

First stop today is William IV. Leyton for the Forest Fest. We’re starting with Brodie’s Amarillo and Old Street Pale, which is a good start.

Had a nice time on Thursday at The Pembury for the Wet Hop beers and their delicious pizza, before heading to Binch wine bar for a change of pace - this is a really cute place. Headed to Sutton Arms and a place I won’t mention for some stronger beers to finish the night.

Watching Hanwell Town under 18s is more fun than I was expecting. They are playing pretty well at the moment and are 2-0 up with one goal scored direct from a corner!

First stop today is The Foresters Arms, Forest Hill; an outpost for the Fauna Brewery, Arundel. If the rest of the beers taste like the first two we are in for a treat!

Tonight’s @craftybeergirls.bsky.social is in the recently refurbed Craft Beer Co, Limehouse (now the Clement Attlee). It’s a great pub and I can’t remember the last time I saw three west coast beers in the same pub - bloody love it 💗🍻

First stop today was The Clement Attlee nr Limehouse (Craft Beer Co). Good refurb and the usual good and wide selection of beers. Stop two is Pretty Decent, Victoria Park, an ok space but very loud in here. Beer choice not too bad.

Just found out some depressing beer news today! The Lowlander in Covent Garden is no more 😢. Still a pub but owned by the same people that took over the Exmouth Arms so it’s highly unlikely to be worth visiting anymore.

Great @fullersjohn.bsky.social (free) tasting of Fullers Vintage Ales in The Admiralty tonight ranging from 2025 to 2006. 2014 was my favourite version but the 2025 was pretty good too. A bit of light relief after #borefts2025

It's not a pub. It's a pop up within a department store. Can we stop calling these temporary things pubs, and taking trade away from pubs?

Normal service was resumed for day 2 #borefts2025 as we were near front of queue. Another tradition has held up in that it’s raining today! 🍻🌧️ 😏

After a crappy start to the morning, it’s joyous to be back at #borefts, tainted of course with sadness as it’s the last one 😢. Peri and Oberon are a bit bemused by the blue beer 🤣

Well apart from our tram breaking down the journey to Den Haag was pretty good. Rootz Bar was great especially as they had a new Cascade beer for us.

Taking the @durationbeer.bsky.social Ducks in a Row launch @thedodomicropub.bsky.social very seriously 🤪. Rubber Ducky is delicious.

@llyr.co.uk currently watching the new Lady Ga Ga song directed by Tim Burton 💗

Just about warm enough to sit on our balcony for a couple of beers (starting with a not too juicy Buxton Brewery NE IPA) whilst listening to Bruce Springsteen after a very stressful two weeks 💗

Had a much needed fun night watching Hanwell Town win their first round FA cup match 1-0 in the 91st minute. Even got a selfie with Big Sam whilst repping @thedodomicropub.bsky.social

When Lucy @thedodomicropub.bsky.social issues an instruction to dress up for her presentation for Ealing and West Middx Pub of the year “like the BAFTAs” I of course obey said instruction fully and with great joy 😂💗🍺

Visited the Magritte museum this morning and really enjoyed it. Now doing some of the St Gilles bars.

After some culture this morning at the Horta museum now on the beer. Couple of places closed for summer hols but am drinking what will probably be the best value beer of the weekend in Merlo!

Off the Eurostar and in Cantillon 10 minutes later. First time for Zeum, Oberon and Mozzarella here and I think they like it.

Just the weather for this beer at the Brentford Rooftop Beer and Wine event organised by @thedodomicropub.bsky.social and Plonkers Wine Bar.

Here’s the new ink. Very pleased with how this looks.

Lots of fun tonight Mother Kelly’s, E2 for @beerwithnat.bsky.social for her 10 years in beer. Lots of great beers obvs including two interesting labels from Holy Goat 🥰🍺