What lovely weather for summer

[Ash]

Rob McKenna - is that you?

Indeed.

Had friends down from the North at the weekend. Managed to take them to six Highgate pubs, including The Spaniards. Prince of Wales was rocking on Saturday night - Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks is a regular, by the look of it. He must have sold more records than I thought.

Our guests weren't so impressed with the £20 roasts in the Red Lion and Sun the next day. Especially the £8 service for slapping down a couple of plates. Table service indeed. Hmmph.

[WES]

Indeed.

Had friends down from the North at the weekend. Managed to take them to six Highgate pubs, including The Spaniards. Prince of Wales was rocking on Saturday night - Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks is a regular, by the look of it. He must have sold more records than I thought.

Our guests weren't so impressed with the £20 roasts in the Red Lion and Sun the next day. Especially the £8 service for slapping down a couple of plates. Table service indeed. Hmmph.

I know northerners love to go on about the prices down south but when I'm in the Lakes the pubs and restaurants all seem to be charging London prices.

[PSRB]

I know northerners love to go on about the prices down south but when I'm in the Lakes the pubs and restaurants all seem to be charging London prices.

Manchester local pubs, you're looking at £3-3.80 for lager, £2.20-£3.00 for a bitter, clearly city centre will be more expensive and Wetherspoons cheaper.

[Ash]

I know northerners love to go on about the prices down south but when I'm in the Lakes the pubs and restaurants all seem to be charging London prices.

Not quite Highgate prices, I find. Though you might attend more upmarket establishments than me in t'Lakes.

[Sir C]

Not quite Highgate prices, I find. Though you might attend more upmarket establishments than me in t'Lakes.

£3.00 a pint in the Newfield Inn, for example.

[IUFG]

£3.00 a pint in the Newfield Inn, for example.

£5.75 for a pint of Peroni in my local.

taking the fúcking rise, imo...

[Ash]

£5.75 for a pint of Peroni in my local.

taking the fúcking rise, imo...

Wages should be index linked to beer prices imo.

[Ash]

Wages should be index linked to beer prices imo.

EDIT : And I'm no longer surprised to be charged north of six quid for a larger.

[WES]

Not quite Highgate prices, I find. Though you might attend more upmarket establishments than me in t'Lakes.

A good food place in t'Lakes seems about the same as in Surrey; I'm actually out of touch with London prices. Beer a bit cheaper but not miles. A good ale in the Drunken Duck was just over 4 quid, I think. Lager slightly more.

Which is pretty much what my local in Surrey charges.

[WES]

Not quite Highgate prices, I find. Though you might attend more upmarket establishments than me in t'Lakes.

https://www.oldstamphouse.com/

Last time I was oop I ate here - very good but prices were what I would expect to pay in Surrey