Retired Not Out, Paul Chappell's Journal

Posts About my Favourite Pubs

Marple, Samuel Oldknow

Today I was in Marple and had an excellent session in this micro pub. Near the bar was a large ten-seater table where the locals congregated, in Germany the table would be known as a Stammtisch.

17th November 2025

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New Brighton, Bow-Legged Beagle

After a long walk from Seacombe to New Brighton I had a rest and several pints at the Bow-Legged Beagle.

2nd October 2025

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Newcastle Byker, Free Trade Inn

Today my wife and I went to Newcastle for a couple of nights. After a long drive we ended up in this wonderful pub, it’s out in Byker.

14th September 2025

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Oldham, Fox and Pine

A visit to the Fox and Pine micro pub in Oldham.

24th July 2025

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Penketh, The Ferry Tavern

Photograph of The Ferry Tavern, a pub on the banks of the river Mersey at Penketh, Cheshire.

31st December 2024

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Richmond, No 29 Alehouse & Gin Bar

On the drive home from Newcastle, we decided to all into this pub in Richmond.

16th September 2025

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South Shields, The Steamboat

Today we did a trip out to Tynemouth, North Shields and South Shields. The second pub we visited was The Steamboat in South Shields.

15th September 2025

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Tynemouth, Tynemouth Lodge Hotel

Today we did a trip out to Tynemouth, North Shields and South Shields. The first pub we visited was the Tynemouth Lodge Hotel in Tynemouth.

15th September 2025

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Wigan, Three Pubs to Visit

Yesterday I visited Wigan and drank some real ale in the pubs mentioned in this post.

17th December 2025

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