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‘£6.10 for a pint of lager – but this hidden gem has a lot going for it’

‘£6.10 for a pint of lager – but this hidden gem has a lot going for it’

03 November 2023

Dart-throwing witches and a barman playing Bohemian Rhapsody – it was a Halloween to remember for Secret Drinker.

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‘Emergency stop led us to this forgettable boozer...’

‘Emergency stop led us to this forgettable boozer...’

27 October 2023

The Secret Drinker was unimpressed when a problem with his train led him to this town centre pub.

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Smart and swish but this pub needs more punters

Smart and swish but this pub needs more punters

20 October 2023

Secret Drinker calls in at a vast, revamped country inn crying out for more customers

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Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

13 October 2023

There’s plenty to smile about as Secret Drinker ducks into a buzzing high street boozer

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Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

06 October 2023

Secret Drinker heads to a historic coaching inn in need of some serious TLC – but the masons seem to like it

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‘A raucous cauldron of noise, heat and love of life was pouring out the door’

‘A raucous cauldron of noise, heat and love of life was pouring out the door’

29 September 2023

Secret Drinker calls in at a heaving backstreet pub where they like to get the party started nice and early

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‘The most unwelcoming pub I’ve walked into all year’

‘The most unwelcoming pub I’ve walked into all year’

22 September 2023

Even beer costing just £2 a pint can’t raise a smile for Secret Drinker at this ‘desperately depressing boozer’.

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The best bar none: This is Kent’s top pub – and here’s why...

The best bar none: This is Kent’s top pub – and here’s why...

15 September 2023

After countless reviews, Secret Drinker reveals his No.1 pub in the county – and it even has his favourite landlord.

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Men in skirts, £8 pints and dancing in the street

Men in skirts, £8 pints and dancing in the street

07 September 2023

Secret Drinker gets a dose of festival fever as he heads to Kent’s biggest hop celebration

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‘The pub garden – stacked high with junk – was desolate and uninviting’

‘The pub garden – stacked high with junk – was desolate and uninviting’

01 September 2023

Secret Drinker sets two pubs with the same name against each other – and there was a clear winner...

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‘The banter from the boys at the bar could be heard in the street’

‘The banter from the boys at the bar could be heard in the street’

25 August 2023

Secret Drinker stumbles into a down-to-earth pub with a motley crew of regulars

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‘We were greeted by caterwauling women and a guy asking for a spliff’

‘We were greeted by caterwauling women and a guy asking for a spliff’

18 August 2023

It was a lively visit for the Secret Drinker and his apprentice when they popped into this no-nonsense village pub.

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‘I couldn’t believe what my missus did in this pub...’

‘I couldn’t believe what my missus did in this pub...’

11 August 2023

There were friendly staff, self-important locals and a shock move from his companion when the Secret Drinker visited this traditional pub.

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The rival brothers w split one big pub into two small ones

The rival brothers w split one big pub into two small ones

03 August 2023

Heard the one about the two brothers who bought an old boozer, fell out, put up a fence, and created two pubs? Let Secret Drinker tell you more...

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‘The pub had about as much kerb appeal as roadkill’

‘The pub had about as much kerb appeal as roadkill’

28 July 2023

Secret Drinker finds it’s what’s on the inside that matters as he visits a pub desperate for the support of its locals.

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‘It was like having a pint on the strip at Magaluf’

‘It was like having a pint on the strip at Magaluf’

21 July 2023

Gorilla warfare, Spanish cerveza and Dom Joly! Secret Drinker tackles two side-by-side high street pubs.

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‘The pub garden was stunning but the meal was tasteless’

‘The pub garden was stunning but the meal was tasteless’

14 July 2023

Secret Drinker found a beautiful pub garden to enjoy a cool pint and eat a pricey salad.

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‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

07 July 2023

There was a frosty welcome in store for the Secret Drinker when he ventured out to this “functional” village boozer.

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‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

29 June 2023

Secret Drinker mixes it with the well-heeled clientele at a fancy pub manicured to within an inch of its life

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Luvvies with handheld fluffy dogs were kissing each other on the cheek

Luvvies with handheld fluffy dogs were kissing each other on the cheek

23 June 2023

Secret Drinker gets the chance ‘indulge his whims’ with the seaside luvvies perusing the cocktail menu at this hidden away bar.

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