Including 30 walks with stops at more than 180 fine pubs, this practical pocket-sized guide covers every part of London, from the heart of the city and the bustling West End to majestic riverside routes and the leafy Wimbledon common. Each pub on every walk has been selected for its high quality ale, its location, and its superb architectural heritage. Trails of varying lengths suit everyone from the casual pub goer to active walkers, and there are routes to suit pub architecture aficionados, shoppers, theater goers, literary lovers, and beer tourists. The walks are accompanied by an easy-to-follow map, detailed pub listings with hours of operation, average walking times, and notes on interesting places to see along the way. Each starts and finishes close to public transportation and many link to adjacent walks. Neat, compact, and highly informative, this is the perfect companion for a day out discovering the real London.
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"The ultimate pub crawls." "--The Evening Standard"
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Bob Steel is a geographer by profession and has been a teacher for much of his life. Apart from a lifelong interest in good beer and good architecture, he is a keen walker, cyclist and organic gardener. He has been a trustee of BioRegional, the sustainable development charity, and a Committee member of his local civic society. He has written many magazine and newspaper articles, but this is his first major publication.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Spent an enjoyable few days "testing out" this Guide and I cant recommend it strongly enough. Its not really a guide to good beer, but a guide to Pub architecture and social history. Things like snug screens and astounding urinals... but the author also knows his beers and you can indeed find the very best beers as you wander along the walks. The illustrations show you what to expect and the maps guide you well. There are lots of little interjections and sidelines on Londons history and things to see en route between the pubs that you would otherwise miss and don't feature in other guidebooks
We ended up missing out most of the so called Real tourist spots like Buckingham Palace, to see the actual Real London that this book can show you. From ancient Inn to "back Street boozer". Came upon this via Rick Steves website and am jolly glad we did.
We ended up missing out most of the so called Real tourist spots like Buckingham Palace, to see the actual Real London that this book can show you. From ancient Inn to "back Street boozer". Came upon this via Rick Steves website and am jolly glad we did.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ionian
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As you would expect from CAMRA, this is an excellent and well researched guide. There are 30 walks but, not being a Londoner, I have managed only 3. I'm looking forward to some of the other 27 next time I'm in town.
Although the walks vary in length and number of pubs, they usually manage to visit around six pubs in about a mile. This is just about right for the discerning CAMRA member. Clear maps and good directions kept me on track. A mine of interesting information about both the pubs and the surrounding area reinforced my enjoyment of the real ales on offer. The book is well organised and will (just about) fit into a large jacket pocket. What more could you ask for?
Thank you Bob Steel, you certainly know what real ale pub goers want! Cheers!
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Although the walks vary in length and number of pubs, they usually manage to visit around six pubs in about a mile. This is just about right for the discerning CAMRA member. Clear maps and good directions kept me on track. A mine of interesting information about both the pubs and the surrounding area reinforced my enjoyment of the real ales on offer. The book is well organised and will (just about) fit into a large jacket pocket. What more could you ask for?
Thank you Bob Steel, you certainly know what real ale pub goers want! Cheers!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By C. F. Smith
Format:Paperback
It's a great book very well set out with all the information you need to have a very happy afternoon. There are about 30 walks in it and you can easily complete one in an afternoon. The longer ones can still be completed if you start a little earlier. I (along with friends) have completed hald a dozen of them and they are a great way even for those living in London, to see a bit more of London and drink a range of ales while supporting the good old English pub.
A must for all real ale fans and even if you're not you'll soon become one!
A must for all real ale fans and even if you're not you'll soon become one!
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My book is packed
Heading to London this weekend and my book is in my bag ready for the walks I have planned. Lovely book can't wait to put it into action.
Published 1 month ago by Penelope Pitstop
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London under a new light
Excellent guide. I never knew there was such an interesting variety of pubs. Worthy exploring. If you like beer this book is a must.
Published 3 months ago by M. Orciani
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LONDON pubs
This is a wonderful book. With about 5-8 pubs per walk, all being pretty close to each other, one walk makes an ideal day
out if you love good, often old, London pubs. Read more
out if you love good, often old, London pubs. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JD
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Hours of anticipation and enjoyment
Excellent guide to intersting & varied pubs, maps would be improved by having the names of the pubs on them rather than numbers which you then have to refer back to text but some... Read more
Published on 24 April 2011 by Lizlovestoread
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A factual error
I own one of the pubs listed, the George and Devonshire, in Chiswick. It is the oldest pub in Chiswick, built some time prior to 1657, and we still trade in the original building. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by A. Shields
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Great Beerienteering Guide to London
Used this guide over a glorious April weekend and it didn't let us down. Great pubs (usually - there was the odd duffer), with great beer. Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by adh
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Highly recommended!
A good pick of pub walks with all the neccessary information about transport links to and from the routes. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by Knut Albert Solem
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