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Why is it that there is nowhere that pours a good pint of guinness in the east bay? Many bars across the bay know how to do it, but I can’t think of one in Oakland/Berkeley. And don’t tell me Cato’s. Anybody...

We’re looking for a pub at lunchtime on Saturday near Faneuil Hall. We all want something light, since we’re going out for a big dinner. I see so many in that area, all of which look inviting, but besides a cold pint,...

Brits may soon have a new, slightly more reasonable beer-size option.

I’ve never met a pint I didn’t enjoy, so I can’t comment on the quality of a pub's pour, but for the atmosphere and food to go along with a pint, I’ve always enjoyed The Thirsty Scholar in Somerville.

be the brewer) that sits at 9%... and they serve it as a pint. Deadly. It’s situated in an old house and the pub is in both the main and upper floors where there are lots of nooks and crannies to chat with your drinking...

Any recommendations for a relaxed pub in the downtown area where you can get a good pint without being bombarded by sports on large screen TVs, lager louts and the like? Some place with a couch or two would be nice

who was at the Cask n' Flaggon, and he said that they weren’t going to serve any beer until the game ended. Well, it’s been a long time since I was going out for pints before noon on a weekday...too long. But was this...

Like you, Joe, I prefer my Guinness on the warm side, but apparently there’s a market who prefer it chilled, even in the UK. When I was there just recently a lot of pubs had the option of getting a pint cold. They market it...

Accoriding to Guiness’s web site, all beer imported to North America is from their brewery in Ireland. From their FAQ: Is it true that you get a much better pint in Ireland? For GUINNESS® brewed outside Ireland the water will...

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The Leeds CAMRA is a good suggestion. Most branches of CAMRA also put out a local pub guide that is sometimes sold in pubs or local book shops. I’m not sure if you will find a copy in the Czech Republic, but when you arrive...