Today’s post is all about a bloggers quest to learn more about the lives of great people that travel through London, day and night and find out why they’ve picked a particular chosen place to have a nice cold beverage.
With some spare time and a little generosity to add, Team Maketh went out to offer a pint of fine Greene King India pale ale, to some of the lovely London public. We took to the coach & horses pub, on great Marlborough street and to the Greene King IPA and here is who we discovered:
Jay – An office worker in the city, in need of a quick one before he heads back home.
What brings them to the pub?
It’s Friday, why wouldn’t you? I’ve been gasping for a quick one before commuting back up north.
What the pub means to them?
It’s the most laid back boozer in Oxford Circus we know. And it’s where all the work lot go to once they’re out the door.
Stories of their pub experiences?
Not much to say on experiences really. Other than the occasional weirdo outside, like most pubs will have. It is London after all.
What have you done with your day?
“I’ve Been behind the desk all day. It’s just another typical Friday with me trying to finish as much as possible, before the weekend begins.
Ben – Electrician on contract for a few retail stores on Oxford Street
What brings them to the pub?
Not many places in central London that serve up the Greene King! Usually have to be out of London to find a couple IPA pubs close by.
What the pub means to them?
I love an IPA, none of that lager nonsense. Was well chuffed you offered me a pint (estranged at first)
Stories of their pub experiences?
I’ve had many a pub crawl around London, with the boys. We were once on a stag do, that got out of hand, resulting in us all leaving without clothes on (long story)
What have you done with your day?
Been behind the wires today at M&S, finished at 2:30, so sneaked off with the boss to get a few tops in.
Dominic – A security guard on his day off to get some shopping done with the son.
What brings them to the pub?
Football is on in a bit; we won’t be home in time to catch it.
What the pub means to them?
It’s a typical casual pub, that’s kept traditional. Not become another speak easy bar like most places have become. Plus the football is on of course.
Stories of their pub experiences?
Being a big football fan, my experiences have usually consisted of a few championship celebrations or a big sesh if the home team does well!
What have you done with your day?
Shopping with the boy, to get him some stuff before he goes back to college.
Team Maketh have not only shared the joy of the Greene King IPA, but discovered a few different reasons to be in the pubs to enjoy it. The Greene King is a favourite of ours and you can find it served in more places than you realize. Why don’t you have a try of it yourself and create some pub stories of your own.
