Fully updated to reflect the growth of London's beer scene Listings include traditional pubs, specialist beer bars, bottle shops & more Features colour photography and maps throughout Organised by area and borough for easy reference Over 300 venue listings complete with opening hours, public transport links and local landmarks
The essential guide to beer drinking in London, packed with detailed maps and easy-to-use listings to help beer lovers find the best places to enjoy a perfect pint while visiting the city Laid out by area, this indispensable guide includes a comprehensive listing of pubs serving the best British and international beers, wherever you happen to be in the UK's capital city. Features tell more about London's rich history of brewing and the city's vibrant modern brewing scene where well-known brands rub shoulders with tiny micro-breweries. The venue listings include a variety of real ale pubs, bars, and other outlets with detailed information on opening hours, local landmarks, and public transport links to make planning any excursion quick and easy. Tasting notes are provided for key beers available in the area--both domestic brands and foreign favorites--and there are indexes to search for pubs close to museums, attractions, Underground stations, and 2012 Olympic venues.
How beer is made and packaged, and what makes cask beer unique and essential, are explained in clear and accessible terms. How cask, as we know it today, emerged as brewing techniques evolved in the 18th and 19th centuries, and how it persisted in the UK.