Blog Post Archive

Some Pubs are Open

05 August 2020 by Clive Walker

Some pubs are open now and operating with one metre + distancing in place. It's not every pub because some cannot open under these guidelines and others are reviewing how they can open safely. Yet, after the COVID-19 lockdown, we are seeing a slow return to a degree of normality in the pub sector.
Not the Beer of the Month post

02 May 2019 by Clive Walker

Well, that was very successful. Not! My plan to publish a Beer of the Month post, um, every month has failed after just a few months. Obviously I have not been drinking enough beer!
My first visit to a Sussex Bottle Share evening

05 April 2019 by Clive Walker

Sussex Bottle Share is a beer tasting event that was created by Rach Smith in January 2018. Yesterday, Sussex Bottle Share was held in the Malt Shovel in Horsham and I went along to see what happens.
Return of the Spring Equinox Beer Festival

04 March 2019 by Clive Walker

The North Sussex CAMRA Spring Equinox Beer Festival took place last weekend. The 2019 Festival was the sixth North Sussex CAMRA event. And my 4th. Doesn't time fly!
Beer of the Month: January

08 January 2019 by Clive Walker

I'm planning to write a Beer Of The Month post every month in 2019. Each beer will be one that has made a big impression on me in preceding weeks. This is the first of those.
A new brewery near Horsham

16 October 2018 by Clive Walker

Bestens Brewery in Lower Beeding is a new brewery for the Horsham area (it was previously in Cuckfield). I was able to visit on Saturday for a taster of their beers.
A few words about the Dark Star and Fuller's deal

16 March 2018 by Clive Walker

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Fuller's had taken a 100% stake in Dark Star, one of my favourite, small independent breweries. With a deal like this, it's always best to see how the two companies work together before deciding if it's good or bad. The time to judge this deal is in a year or two when the impact is clear.
The Half Moon shines brightly

27 November 2017 by Clive Walker

The Half Moon in Kirdford was bought in the summer by fashion model, racing car driver and TV personality, Jodie Kidd. The Grade II listed pub has been renovated with new bar and interior, new menus, an outdoor patio area, and a host of other improvements. Here's my review of the Press Lunch.
A tour of Firebird Brewery

16 November 2017 by Clive Walker

Firebird Brewery tours take place every second Tuesday of the month. My coworking colleagues and I booked a place on this week's tour and loved it.
Hats off to Horsham's new brewery!

02 November 2017 by Clive Walker

There's a new brewery in Horsham! Chapeau Brewing in Redkiln Close opened their doors for a pre-launch party on 1st November. I was lucky enough to be invited to try their beers.
A Friday Pub Night at Welton's Brewery

08 October 2017 by Clive Walker

Every first Friday in the month, Welton's host a pub night at their brewery. I visited for October's pub night where Horsham Old Ale was introduced.
Beer and Curry Night at Kissingate Brewery

22 January 2017 by Clive Walker

As you may know, Kissingate Brewery is a small brewery in Lower Beeding on the outskirts of Horsham. They hold several events at the brewery throughout the year and yesterday was a Beer and Curry Night.
A lunchtime pint at the Horsham Beer Festival

13 September 2016 by Clive Walker

I visited Horsham Beer Festival at the weekend. It was a great event as always. The range of beers was fantastic. And the atmosphere was just right. Many thanks to Gareth Jones (The Beer Essentials) and team for making the event happen.
A new start for the Frog and Nightgown

08 May 2016 by Clive Walker

The Frog and Nightgown in Wimland Road (just off the A264 between Horsham and Faygate) has been closed for three years. But, the pub has new owners now and it re-opens on 21st May. Great news!
A couple of pints at the Anchor Tap

22 February 2016 by Clive Walker

Horsham's new pub, The Anchor Tap in East Street, opened on February 12th. I missed the opening but visited the pub on Saturday afternoon for a couple of pints.
A Saturday pint at The Bedford

13 December 2015 by Clive Walker

In the first of what I hope will be a regular series of articles, here's my write-up of a recent visit to the Bedford pub near Horsham station.
Dark Star to open a pub in Horsham

13 November 2015 by Clive Walker

It's true! After a few days of rumours, Dark Star Brewery in Partridge Green has announced that they are opening a pub in Horsham in early 2016.
A quick pint at the Forester's Arms

23 August 2015 by Clive Walker

I went out for a cycle ride yesterday and finished the ride with a pint at the Forester's Arms in Horsham. It's a favourite of mine, particularly during the summer when the pub's garden makes an ideal spot for post-ride relaxation.
The Dragon awakes!

08 June 2015 by Clive Walker

The Dragon in Colgate has been redeveloped in recent months. The pub has been extended to give it a bigger restaurant area and inside has been completely refurbished. It's quite a transformation!
Wonderful beers at the Spring Equinox Beer Festival

29 March 2015 by Clive Walker

I visited the North Sussex CAMRA Spring Equinox Beer Festival at the weekend. It was a great evening and I tried several beers that I'd not tasted before.