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Message jjsint P beers 7768 º places 1340 º 06:48 Wed 9/13/2017 Originally posted by imdownthepub All up to date now. Again, thanks. I realise it's a trying time for admins.
Message jjsint P beers 7768 º places 1340 º 09:29 Thu 9/14/2017 A couple more: Ok, this is my own damn fault. White Bear should be Coventry Road, Hinckley, not just Coventry, Hinckley. I blame Trump. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/white-bear-hinckley/73760/ Also, Taps in Leicester seems to be shut. While it's not on FB, Google or WhatPub, it is never open, the website's gone, and I saw a local Meetup was cancelled there due to closure of venue. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/taps/49069/
Message jjsint P beers 7768 º places 1340 º 08:42 Wed 9/20/2017 Further to my above post, Taps in Leicester has definitely shut. Shame, it was OK... better venues in the centre but (almost) always a shame when a place goes. Edit: the Font has also closed. Never went there but from the reviews is didn't sound like an RB-worthy venue anyhow. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/font-leicester/18776/

Message WingmanWillis P admin beers 1568 º places 1912 º 13:50 Wed 9/20/2017 Originally posted by jjsint Further to my above post, Taps in Leicester has definitely shut. Shame, it was OK... better venues in the centre but (almost) always a shame when a place goes. Edit: the Font has also closed. Never went there but from the reviews is didn't sound like an RB-worthy venue anyhow. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/font-leicester/18776/ All sorted
Message Grumbo P beers 20241 º places 1140 º 06:11 Fri 9/22/2017 A few updates from the exotic East (of England): Chelmsford - Worldwide Alcohol - closed September 2017 Ipswich - Brewery Tap - Closed March 2017 Ipswich - Robert Ransome (JDW) - This pub originally opened in 1997 as a Yates Wine Lodge. In May 2009 it was leased by JD Wetherspoon and converted into the Robert Ransome. This closed in July 2017 and the building reopened in August, once again as a Yates. Ipswich - Mulberry Tree - Closed July 2017
Message imdownthepub P beers 26214 º places 2122 º 05:17 Sat 9/23/2017 Bump, not forgotten about, just in Beer Festival mode at present.
Message imdownthepub P beers 26214 º places 2122 º 10:18 Mon 9/25/2017 Originally posted by jjsint A couple more: Ok, this is my own damn fault. White Bear should be Coventry Road, Hinckley, not just Coventry, Hinckley. I blame Trump. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/white-bear-hinckley/73760/ Also, Taps in Leicester seems to be shut. While it's not on FB, Google or WhatPub, it is never open, the website's gone, and I saw a local Meetup was cancelled there due to closure of venue. https://www.ratebeer.com/p/taps/49069/ Done

Message imdownthepub P beers 26214 º places 2122 º 10:18 Mon 9/25/2017 Originally posted by Grumbo A few updates from the exotic East (of England): Chelmsford - Worldwide Alcohol - closed September 2017 Ipswich - Brewery Tap - Closed March 2017 Ipswich - Robert Ransome (JDW) - This pub originally opened in 1997 as a Yates Wine Lodge. In May 2009 it was leased by JD Wetherspoon and converted into the Robert Ransome. This closed in July 2017 and the building reopened in August, once again as a Yates. Ipswich - Mulberry Tree - Closed July 2017 All done
Message MrTipple beers 20415 º places 247 º 04:30 Sat 10/14/2017 The Tea Merchant in Canary Wharf closed at the end of September and has just reopened as "The Merchant" (not making this up). It's no longer a Fuller's Kitchen but now a "Craft Beer House". Minor changes to the interior decoration, chucked out all the gin bottles and added loads of (relatively standard) craft bottles. No change so far to the number of taps (but stay tuned apparently - not sure why they wouldn't have done that tough during the two weeks mini refurb). Anyway, quite a number of guests on on cask and the usual Fuller's affinity to Sierra Nevada on Keg (counted three on the last visit). Mighty Admines, retire Tea Merchant and add The Merchant. Contact details etc remain the same, web address http://www.themerchantcanarywharf.co.uk/. The Tea Merchant managed to survive a shocking 9 months before Fuller's cut their losses...
Message MrTipple beers 20415 º places 247 º 04:34 Sat 10/14/2017 On further Canary Wharf news, Giant Robot has opened on top of Crossrail Place. Bizarre place with several bars on one floor. One dedicated to craft. Claims to have 36 taps, didn't verify that myself. Bulk standard fayre oh though, all keg. But loads of cans - and exciting stuff like Evil Twin, Lervig, Beerbibliotek etc. https://www.streetfeast.com/visit-us/giant-robot/