Change of venue for the 2nd half of #SHULEI. Hoping for a better performance from the Foxes. The Kings Head is pub #2 of #31PubsInJanuary
1st pint of 2026 is Black Country Ales' BFG at the Salmon, Leicester. Cheers ๐ป
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Haha, no chance with me, did the #31pubsinjanuary challenge ๐๐
#31PubsInJanuary completed with a trip to the Cock & Hoop in Nottingham. It's been emotional ๐ญ
31 of 31!
@thekernelbrewery Pale Ale 4.2% at @axisbeer
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31. Axis, Gateshead
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30. Microbus, Gateshead
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@campervanbrew Leith Juice Session IPA 4.7% at @microbusgateshead
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29. The Central, Gateshead
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28. Station East, Gateshead
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@sixdnorth Wanderlust Wheat Pale 4.6% at @the_central_bar
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The Angel, Manchester
Stonehouse Stone the Crows on hand pump
Fittingly, #38 and last of my #31PubsinJanuary fun and games is one of Manchester's best pubs, the ever wonderful Angel. 6 cask beers, almost always a dark option. Lymestone Stone the Crows on good form.
Sureshot Brewery Tap, Manchester
Sureshot cask stout
Call #37, the penultimate bar of my #31PubsinJanuary adventure is the Sureshot Brewery Tap in Manchester. Hand pumped stout amongst the offerings in this viaduct unit.
@threefiendsbrewhouse Nimby's American Pale Ale 3.4% at @thestationeastgh
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The Piccadilly Tap in Manchester
Pub #36 of the final day of the #31PubsinJanuary challenge is Manchester's Piccadilly Tap. Handy for trains and, on this occasion, a locally brewed cask stout.
The Old King's Arms in Congleton
Pub#35 of my #31PubsinJanuary wandering is the Old King's Arms in Congleton. 4 handpumps with a tasty Draught Bass being my choice. Busy with locals. Lots of conversation.
Little Street Cellar in Congleton
Pub #34 of #31PubsinJanuary is Little Street Cellar in Congleton; a quirky underground bar with vaulted ceiling and 4 local cask beers.
@darkstarbrewco American Pale 4.7% at @thesteamboatofficial South Shields
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27. The Steamboat, South Shields
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26. The Alum Ale House, South Shields
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@wainwrightbeer Amber 4.0% at @alumalehouse21
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25. The Marine, South Shields
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@twobytwobrewing Snake Eyes 4.7% Hazy Pale, at @themarinene33 South Shields
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The Lower Turk's Head on Shudehill in Manchester
Pub #33 of #31PubsinJanuary is the Lower Turk's Head on Shudehill in Manchester. Holt's Bitter and quirky seats.
Jack in the Box in Manchester
Manchester Stout
Pub #32 of the #31PubsinJanuary adventure is Jack in the Box in Manchester. A (spoilt for) choice of Stroopwafel and Manchester Stout amongst the 8 casks.
The Wickstead Arms in Nantwich
Pub 31 of #31PubsinJanuary is Nantwich's Wickstead Arms. Crowd of blokes watching footie. Hand pumps include a very palatable Titanic Plum Porter to set me up nicely for a Pink Floyd tribute band at the Civic Hall; probably a better choice than the Karaoke being set up in the pub.
The historic Crown Hotel in Nantwich
Number 30 of my #31PubsinJanuary challenge is the astonishing Crown in Nantwich. Heaving as you would expect. 5 cask beers and a ton of history.
The historic Black Lion in Nantwich
Pub #29 of the #31PubsinJanuary jaunt takes me to the historic Black Lion in Nantwich. Open fire and absolutely packed, including lots of mediaeval folk in period dress. Weetwood ales and a guest from Leatherbritches.
The Magnet in Stockport
Tartarus Rainbow Serpent rocky road milk stout
And #28 of the #31PubsinJanuary adventure is Stockport's wonderful Magnet. Great beer choice and a stout to die for.