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Guinness
Some Guinness was spilt on the barroom floorWhen the pub was shut for the night.When out of his hole crept a wee brown mouseAnd stood in the pale moonlight.He lapped up the frothy foam from the floorThen back on his haunches he sat.And all night long, you could hear the mouse roar,“Bring on the goddamn cat!“
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The Lot
The German likes his beerThe Pommy likes his half and halfBecause it brings good cheerThe Scotsman likes his whiskyAnd the Irishman likes his hotThe Aussie has no national drinkSo he drinks the bloody lot.
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Short Scottish Toast
Here’s to the heath, the hill and the heather, The bonnit, the plaid, the kilt and the feather.
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Irish Birthday Toast
Here’s to a long life and a merry one.A quick death and an easy one.A pretty girl and an honest one.A cold pint– and another one!
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Joshua Brooks
Joshua Brooks, on the corner of Charles and Princess Street, began life in 1993, and was quickly established as one of Manchester’s prime nightspots. This is when the Chemical Brothers (then known as Dust Brothers) begantheir first residency at the club, and have gone on to become global superstars. Copious amounts of upcoming and established DJs and bands have since played within the basement’s bricked walls. The last few years have seen a lot of change at the venue, having had a complete refurb and brand new soundsystem installed as well as a whole host of clubnights joining, meaning there will be something on every night of the week, catering…
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The Holyrood 9A
“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.” VoltaireIn Edinburgh’s old town, just off the Royal Mile, you’ll find new The Holyrood 9A, a place to call your own in the heart of the city.The gleaming pumps offer 20 beer and ale varieties from Scotland and around the world. We take our beer seriously. There’s wines and spirits in any which way and a classic cocktail list for your well deserved post-work tipple.The Holyrood’s all day menu includes mouth-watering ‘two-handers’ – an eclectic array of delicious gourmet burgers, with plenty more large and small dishes to…
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Harrogate Tap
Harrogate Tap opened in December 2013 in the original station building. The station was built in 1862 and was the first building in Harrogate to be built of brick. As with our Taps at Sheffield and York the building was unloved and in need of significant repair and restoration. The works to re-instate the original frontage, including demolition of an ugly lean to from the 60’s, roof renewal and interior restoration of the original decorative ceilings took around 6 months. The bar is now a comfortable and opulent environment to enjoy a huge array of beers in the great city of Harrogate. Our bars at Sheffield and Leeds feature micro…
