Meet the Reviewers

And from time to time, we have contributions from these special Reviewers...

Chester Cupalot

Chester Cupalot

Dublin, Ireland
Drinks Reviewer

Chester, a seasoned veteran of drinking on an empty stomach, has been in more pubs than he's been kicked out of and has honed his reviewing skills using mere pencil and paper - often borrowed from the high-street bookies. He can wax lyrical with the best of them and will bring to you his stubborn views on the drinks served in the pubs he visits.

favourite:
Teachers, no ice
Reviews
142 pubs
best pub:The Gravediggers, Dublin
The Urinator

The Urinator

Edinburgh, Scotland
Bathroom Reviewer

Keep it short, keep it quiet, keep it simple. That is how our man likes his trips to Pub Toilets and his Reviews follow that ethos. He will tell you what he thinks of a pub based on its bathrooms and we will not get in his way.

favourite:
Scottish Pubs & Whisky
Reviews
98 pubs
best pub:The Bow Bar, Edinburgh
Dave and maureen

Dave and maureen

Bristol, England
Food Reviewer

The only old people that keep on growing ... but not in height, in stature! Dave and Maureen have been with us since their Middle Ages and have racked up tons of reviews on Pub cuisine. Dave is the Sous Chef to Maureen's cooking reviews while Maureen adds the spice to Dave's own take on Pub's grub. Don't underestimate these two - they write before they think and if they think a pub's food is crap the only thing they'll hold back is their takeout box.

favourite:
Real Ale & Cask Beer
Reviews
211 pubs
best pub:The Crown & Anchor, Bristol
lapo

lapo

Cardiff, Wales
Entertainment Reviewer

Our man from Southern Italy

favourite:
Gastropubs & Pub Food
Reviews
76 pubs
best pub:The Hardwick, Abergavenny

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