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Mickey Onions @mickeyonions.bsky.social · 14h

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

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 13h

Thanks Mickey 👍

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Stephen Clinch @stephenclinch.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 23h

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 · 17h

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks Vince 👍

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Vince Raison @vincerai.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 22h

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 · 23h

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 · 22h

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 · 23h

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 · 20h

Thanks Fred!

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Pellicle @pelliclemag.com · 22h

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 · 22h

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

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Eoghan Walsh @eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social · 1d

They asked for a response, so I couldn't exactly let them down, could I?

On Belgian beer, Hegelian dialectics, and why Belgium's craft beer turn makes perfect sense.

In response to @boakandbailey.bsky.social: boakandbailey.com/2025/10/we-d...

They don’t want Belgian beer to change – and that’s their problem* — Brussels Beer City

*Or, a (semi-serious) rebuttal of Boak and Bailey’s “We don’t want Belgian beer to change – and that’s our problem” Picture this: it’s 1925, and you’re a young English man of means stepping of...

www.beercity.brussels

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

You'll be delighted to hear that I've finally got around to putting some back copies of @londonbeercity.bsky.social on my website. Here's March: www.willhawkes.net/blog/2025/ma...

An interior shot of the Blythe Hill Tavern in SE23, featuring happy customers, various mirrors and horse-racing memorabilia

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

And April. www.willhawkes.net/blog/2025/10...

Ceramic tiling at Ye Old Tiger's Head in Lee, SE London, featuring a tiger's head

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 2d

You'll be delighted to hear that I've finally got around to putting some back copies of @londonbeercity.bsky.social on my website. Here's March: www.willhawkes.net/blog/2025/ma...

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Andreas Krennmair @akrennmair.bsky.social · 5d

Oktoberfestbier at Oktoberfest: does the difference between the different brands even matter?

dafteejit.com/2025/10/okto...

Oktoberfest Beer at Oktoberfest: Does the Difference Even Matter? - Daft Eejit Brewing

In which I ponder whether the difference in Oktoberfestbier brands at the actual Oktoberfest actually matters.

dafteejit.com

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 5d

Music in pubs. Is it good or not? I settle the debate here 🫡 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/941b9c2...

England’s best pubs for live music

From folk to heavy metal, Britain’s boozers are full of talented bands – our expert picks some of the best places to find them

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 6d

Is it in print? I knew it was on the website (but didn’t flag it here because I suspect people are getting sick of my pub lists)

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 6d

It’s in the ALT on the first photo, but since you asked so nicely … The Castle in East Dulwich!

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 6d

These pints were unsparkled btw. I know that means a lot to some of you

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 6d

The last time i had this beer was sitting at the bar at the Olde Ship in Seahouses, Northumberland, in April. An old fellow asked me what i was drinking, then crinkled his nose. “I’ll stick with Landlord.”

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 6d

It’s obviously ‘house style’, so to speak, since my second delicious £4 Theakston’s pint is also in a John Smiths glass

Another pint of Theakston’s Best in a John Smiths glass

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