Secret Drinker

Belgian Beer Tasting at Half & Half Bar

Drink up: Karel with some of the Belgian beers available at Half & HalfCredit: CCRdf280509b

Monday, June 01, 2009

Wine buffs are popping up all over the country now thanks to the popularity of tasting sessions.

You no longer have to take a booze cruise across the Channel to visit vineyards for wine tasting, with more and more bars and shops offering the same thing right on your...

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Secret Drinker: The Pembroke, Coulsdon

CCRdf160109d 04 katie the pembroke pub, 12 chipstead valley rd, coulsdon. gv of pub for secret drinker. boozer *** Local Caption *** Copyright Croydon AdvertiserLunchtime treat: The Pembroke pub in Coulsdon

Friday, March 13, 2009

Sick of the usual hustle and bustle of Croydon, SD ventured out into Coulsdon for a more laid-back drink. On the recommendation of a friend, SD...

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Secret Drinker: The Moon Under Water, Norbury

N1980B 040803 tm 32 The Moon Under Water pub, 1327 London Road, Norbury, for secret drinker review.boozerFlowery facade: pretty on the outside but not much unique indoors

Friday, January 16, 2009

This week SD was suffering the cold and cough bug that has plagued the nation for the last two months. In need of some entertainment and aware...

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Secret Drinker: La Bodega, South End

CCRdf041108d 45 katie. La Bodega 14 south end croydon, secret drinker. pub bar boozer drinkChange of direction: The Duke's Head is now a tapas bar and restaurant

Friday, November 14, 2008

Another week, another visit for SD to a recently revamped South End venue. This time it was the turn of La Bodega, formerly The Duke's Head, near the...

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Secret Drinker: TXT Bar, South Croydon

CCRKS070808C 32 THE TXT BAR, 73 SOUTH END, CROYDON - SECRET DRINKERNew look bar: TXT Bar stands where Bar R used to be

Friday, November 07, 2008

Given how much SD loved Bar R (particularly the food) it came as a great shock to discover it had closed down earlier this year. For a long time SD...

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Secret Drinker: The Green Dragon, Croydon

N2551e 120906 db 37. Maheesha. GV of Green Dragon pub High Street jcn Surrey Street Croydonpublic boozerBest in town: The Green Dragon always pleases

Friday, October 24, 2008

This beer haven on the corner of Surrey Street Market has always been a real favourite with SD. With an office move to the other side of town planned...

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Secret Drinker - Crown and Sceptre, South Croydon

SAMSUNG DIGIMAX A503S CCRX270808B Wk35Reuben Jeeva saleem Ali, My school Katherine Khanova, my school leah HansonHerdy Patel, My favourite decade phil saddington take five martha hondzio penelope harrison ben owen alex cazzetta hannah dabravskacrown and sceptre jenny parker jack oakleyGood atmosphere: the Crown and Sceptre in South Croydon

Friday, September 12, 2008

On a recent expedition into South Croydon, SD escaped into a decent looking pub for lunch. Void of the usually frantic Croydon-dwelling drinkers, SD...

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Secret Drinker - Reflex, Croydon

N217f 230107 db 04. ROSS. GV of REFLEX bar and nightclub High Street Croydon. fight outside left a man in intensive care.It was acceptable in the 80s: Reflex bar

Friday, September 05, 2008

SD is one of a guilty few in Croydon who loves Reflex and is unashamed of it. This 80s-themed bar (Retro Vibe, Retro Prices) may not be everyone's...

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Secret Drinker - Tiger Tiger, Croydon

b0370d 180205 08 df viv. ros morgan 07963721142. tiger tiger, 16 high street, croydon. pictures of the new corporate room and the bar areaNight and day: Tiger Tiger on Croydon High Street

Friday, August 29, 2008

SD has spent many a rather drunken evening in Tiger Tigers around the UK but mainly in Croydon. As good a time as was had, SD really can't claim to...

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