420: Down the pub   Friday 28 May 2010

The Crown Inn, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey

The Crown Inn, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey

“Those pubs that have integrated themselves into local life are the most successful in broadening their appeal and attracting a wider range of customers. Just selling beer to middle-aged men is no longer sustainable.”
source: Pub is the Hub

photo by Peter Law

412: Nice day for it   Tuesday 18 May 2010

HIgh Street, Musselburgh

HIgh Street, Musselburgh

“You may well be invited to post-funeral drinks, and will be able to catch up with friends then - but be sure to keep your behaviour sober, restrained and respectful; this is a wake not a party.”
source: Debrett’s

378: Best. Night. Ever.   Wednesday 31 March 2010

West Port, Edinburgh

West Port, Edinburgh

“Make sure your best mate gets a stag do of historic proportions”
source: Go Bananas

293: Eyes down, look in   Monday 30 November 2009

North High Street, Musselburgh

North High Street, Musselburgh

“The recession has also had an effect on the bingo industry. Many bingo players are seeking home based entertainment and internet bingo is a perfect fit for those players.”
source: BingoInternet.org

257: Snoutcasts   Friday 9 October 2009

The Kingsland pub, Kingsland Road, London

The Kingsland pub, Kingsland Road, London

“Many smokers, it is true, have adapted to the ban, but that doesn’t mean it is popular or that smokers have accepted the ban. Many still feel enormous anger, resentment and frustration”
source: Forest

photo by Sam Oakley

251: Staying in tonight   Thursday 1 October 2009

Robertson's Close, Edinburgh

Robertson's Close, Edinburgh

“Drinking in streets and parks will be banned in a fightback against ‘Binge Britain’.”
source: The Daily Mail

225: Passive aggressive   Wednesday 26 August 2009

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“The classical lavatory is a modern facility with the best standards and access”
source: The Architects’ Journal

217: Back of the net   Friday 14 August 2009

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

“When a game becomes omnipresent, as football has, it is impossible to enjoy it fully.”
source: The Daily Telegraph

173: Offline   Monday 15 June 2009

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“you can provide FREE Internet access for customers which in turn will attract more new customers to your premises. You will also increase your trade as customers are likely to stay longer and spend more.”
source: PubInnGuide

165: Happy hour   Wednesday 3 June 2009

Staggs Bar, North High Street, Musselburgh

Staggs Bar, North High Street, Musselburgh

“Although we tend to think of alcohol as something we use to make us feel good, heavy drinking can bring on depression. Many people who commit suicide have had drinking problems.”
source: The Royal College of Psychiatrists