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by Stuart Mills

The Guardian: Real ale revival led by small breweries

Great British Beer Festival set to toast figures showing microbreweries opening at rate of almost 50 a year.

The UK’s brewers are almost as wary as farmers of admitting prosperity, but a new report makes no bones about the dramatic revival of real ale and small-scale production.

Famous for brand names such as Pigswill and Old Leg Over, microbreweries are opening at the rate of almost 50 a year, encouraged by generous tax concessions and drinkers’ appetite for new tastes.

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by Stuart Mills

Our Top Picks of Pubs to Watch the Tennis from

Murray Vs Nadal… what better excuse to head down to your local to cheer on the tennis in the sun! Here are our top 5 pubs to enjoy the tennis in.

Number 5: The Northcote, Clapham.

A lovely pub in Clapham, offering a great food menu and a wide selection of drinks. Leave your office early and head down in time to get a round in before the match begins. We recommend trying one of their imaginatively named beers such as Dog Fish Head or Timmermans Strawberry.

 

Number 4: The Famous 3 Kings, Fulham.     

The largest sports pub in London, you can support Britain from one of the three big screens, eleven plasmas or two TVs! We recommend a bottle of Heineken to quench your thirst.

 

 

Number 3: Durell Arms, Fulham.

Watch the drama unfold from this stylish pub in the heart of Fulham. With a large menu of food and drink this is the perfect setting for a long day of tennis-watching. We recommend a pitcher of Bulmers cider from the tap to enjoy with your friends.

 

 

Number 2: The Hand-in-Hand, Wimbledon Common.

With a charming beer garden to enjoy the sun and a vibrant atmosphere, the Hand-in-Hand pub is the perfect spot to enjoy the match. We recommend a pint of Sambrooks Wandle Ale to compliment the *fingers crossed* victory for Murray.

 

 

Number 1: The Common Room, Wimbledon Village.

In the heart of Wimbledon Village, the Common Room hosts large plasma TVs to enjoy the tennis from, and if the sun’s shining take your pint outside to the beer garden during the breaks! We recommend a glass (or jug) of Pimms to aid your cheering!