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Henry Jeffreys @henrygjeffreys.bsky.social · 18h

"In my early days of drinking, back in the 1990s, often the only way of knowing if a pub was posh was the clientele. The pub itself looked exactly the same as the other ones, except all the punters were wearing Hunter wellies." Some great nostalgia in Will's latest.

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 19h

There is a new @londonbeercity.bsky.social out today, featuring the King's Road and a pub called the Queen Charlotte. You can get it for free by signing up here: www.willhawkes.net/london-beer-...

The magnificent interior of the Cadogan Arms, featuring lavish brown and green tiling, mirrors, cushioned bar stools, chandeliers and a moulded plaster ceiling. It's in the King's Road

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 16h

Seven Stars? Is the landlady there?

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 19h

There is a new @londonbeercity.bsky.social out today, featuring the King's Road and a pub called the Queen Charlotte. You can get it for free by signing up here: www.willhawkes.net/london-beer-...

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

Read what i wrote again. This is exhausting

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

Didn’t help Doombar with what? Quality is a separate issue - that’s about pubs, by and large, although it definitely helps to have recognisable brands.

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

Eh? Stop arguing with things I haven’t said. In my experience Bass is served in much better condition then most ales because people recognise it and they order it.

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

Well quality is a perennial problem though the cask sector, from top to bottom, so 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

For cask ale to grow, it needs big brands; most people like brands, not variety. Look at the success of Guinness. The macros 1) own nearly all the key brands and 2) have enough money to grow them v quickly.

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 1d

Bass is up 19 percent Y-on-Y. Cask needs recognisable brands & you don't get many better than Bass.

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Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis.bsky.social · 2d

Will has done some of the best writing about pubs this year, and I'm very glad that he did some of it for us.

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

Improbably, perhaps, Bass has done a collaboration with trendy kitchen wear brand Service Works, launched last night at the Macbeth in Hoxton Street. It’s the latest step in AB InBev’s new promotional campaign for this legendary brand

Two Bass handpumps on the bar at the Macbeth pub in Hoxton Street

A young man wearing one of the Bass/Service Works shirt/jackets

A pint of Bass in the special Service Works glass. Instead of Bass on the triangle, it says ‘Service’

The food served at the event. The Venison Samosa was superb

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Mickey Onions @mickeyonions.bsky.social · 2d

Terrific piece here about the Dog & Bell, Deptford. One of London’s finest boozers.

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Mickey 👍

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Stephen Clinch @stephenclinch.bsky.social · 2d

Taking myself out for a haircut and a couple of afternoon pints. Looking forward to finding a nice corner to read this in.

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Vince 👍

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Vince Raison @vincerai.bsky.social · 2d

Articles like this are typical of why readers should support Pellicle. Brilliantly written and researched. I've been going to the D&G for 20 years and didn't know half of this. It's a miracle of a pub and one of the best in London.

Pellicle @pelliclemag.com · 3d

When someone calls a pub an institution, there are always detractors. But we can't think of a single person who wouldn't agree that The Dog & Bell is exactly that.

Will Hawkes joins us again for an insight into Deptford's most beloved pub.

www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Fred Garratt-Stanley @fred-gs.bsky.social · 2d

Great story about a pub that has evolved enormously even in the 8-ish years I've been drinking there - from a quiet backstreet boozer where I'd read English Lit texts with a solo pint, to a spot that is literally always heaving. Real success story

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Fred!

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Pellicle @pelliclemag.com · 3d

When someone calls a pub an institution, there are always detractors. But we can't think of a single person who wouldn't agree that The Dog & Bell is exactly that.

Will Hawkes joins us again for an insight into Deptford's most beloved pub.

www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a remarkable pub. Always a delight to turn the corner into Prince Street

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

June, which includes information about both Thamesmead and Lord's. www.willhawkes.net/blog/june2025

Stacey Ayeh, tenacious owner of Rock Leopard brewery, which is based in Thamesmead.

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 3d

May, featuring a sickly Sloaney Pony. www.willhawkes.net/blog/may2025

The exterior of the White Horse in Parsons Green. The beer selection here has gone downhill of late, sad times

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