Sunday, 26 June 2011

Pubs - Round Two

The Crooked Billet
Fox and Grapes
Hand in Hand
When we moved here, Kevin and I were really excited about the pubs.  I thought half our posts would be about pubs as each one was so unique and interesting.  I think it'd be safe to say that we had "pub fever" and that fever has now gone.  Pubs no longer hold the excitement they once did.  I'm not sure if it is the food which is generally the same or if it is the cost, but either way, we don't frequent them as we once thought we would.  Despite this, the pubs are a unique aspect of the English culture and have been the backdrop of a lot of wonderful memories.  I will share a few of our favorites.


Queens Head in the village of Hawkshead (the "Lake District") had the best food from the traditional fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding to scallops and cheesecake!!




Outdoor seating at Queens Head






The Swan 
is where Kevin and I watched the Royal Wedding (until the sounds of making sword/flower/animal balloons became too much to bear).










Corey







We have thoroughly enjoyed the pub experience with all of our guests.
Brian and MeLea
Rusty
Luke
(Happy Birthday!!!)

2 comments:

  1. How fun! There's a quick scene in the new Cars Pixar movie that takes place in a pub in London (a lot actually happens in London!), and I totally thought of you guys and your love of pubs :-) Hope it's a lovely summer there and not too hot! (No baby yet, but any day now!). Hugs from CO.

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  2. Lovely! The pub thing seems quite a wonderful aspect of Britannia! I hope you guys are well!

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