The Malt TravAle Podcast

Part 2 in this half we compare notes our separate extreme day trips to Dublin and start to plan our planned Maltravale trip to London next month  

As we tumble into Autumn and the sun dips down south – we look back with rosy eyes to warmer days and trips to beer gardens and pubs with views. We catch up and moan about more brewery closures and take a side way look at the annual round of best pub of the year awards – think there are less world boxing titles than best pubs awards these days.  As always we fall out and have to listen to Bruce’s latest gastronomic highlights. Reviews of pubs in London, York, Dublin, Crewe and Alsager feature in this episode.

Episode 81 Part 2 - Phew what a scorcher - summer supping In Part 2 we each talk about our top 3 ideal summer boozer

We reflect on how the beer scene has coped with the hottest summer on record and we each chose our top 3 summer pubs - which turns out to be quite an eclectic collection

Episode 80 – Red Rose Market Hall Heroes. Making the most of our Northern Rail discount tickets, we crossed the border into deepest Lancashire to sample beers in and around the markets of Preston and Chorley. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day out: we were really impressed by the vibrancy and bustle of both towns, as well as the quality of the drinking venues available to locals and visitors alike.

Welcome back, you beautiful legends, to another episode of the podcast! This is Episode 79 – Supping in Scarbados, where the sun might be questionable, but the pints are absolutely not. This week, we’re rolling into Scarborough with thirsty intentions and a proper coastal pub crawl  on our minds. From the warm welcome at the Stumble Inn, to a few crafty delights in the Craft  Bar, we’re setting the pace early. We’ll soak up the history and heart of the town with stops at the newly reopened  Alma, the Golden Ball, and the Merchant, before heading to the legendary Leeds Arms. Expect seaside stories, questionable decisions, top-tier supping, and a lot of laughs along the  way. So grab yourself a drink, get comfy, and join us as we raise a glass to Scarborough — or as  we like to call it… Scarbados.

Part 1 = Episode 78 - This ain't Texas this is Rochdale, the mission to find new pubs and places continues - the podcast trio all meet up for a day in a very sunny Rochdale to tick off a wonderful range of heritage pubs, micros a brewery tap plus one that we will not be returning to! Throw in a stunning gothic town hall, friendly locals and a full Lancashire breakfast - listen to our take on a grand day out. 

Episode 78 Part 2 -- In Part 2, we continue our journey around Rochdale's beery haunts, fail to find any Manchester Tarts and have a very memorable final pint. We stumble on a Brewery tap popular with football fans - some great micros and drink in the former haunt of Co Op legends

In Part 2 we talk about new ventures in Whitby Chapels, York's ancient houses and plan a podcast trip to the home of the Co op (and apparently a number of great pubs and bars) Rochdale. 

Our mission to save our pubs and visit new towns and pubs continues - in this episode we discuss self serve Guiness machines at Cheltenham, new pub ticks across the UK including Victorean gems in London, Edinburgh and north Stoke, ancient revamps in York and Whitby, one of the country's best pubs in Leeds, and try and find something positive to report about Selby (Spoons and  Doghouse save us)