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The Hole In The Wall, Mickleover
In what would be my first new micropub visit for 2½ years I visit The Hole In The Wall, a former bank turned small watering hole in the Derby suburb of Mickleover.
In categories: Derbyshire Micropubs, East Midlands Micropubs, Micropubs

Burgers and Beers at The Tap House
One example of how small hospitality businesses have adapted since the Covid-19 pandemic is The Tap House micropub in Ross-On-Wye where a new hot food offering is now available. Naturally I just had to pay a visit to sample the delights.
In categories: Herefordshire Micropubs, The Tap House, Ross-On-Wye, West Midlands Micropubs

Vegan Night at The Greyhound, Derby
With more hospitality venues offering meat-free options we decided to pay a visit to The Greyhound, an independently-run pub and restaurant in Derby that now runs a regular vegan night.
In categories: Derbyshire Pubs & Restaurants, East Midlands Pubs & Restaurants, Pubs & Restaurants

Cafe Villabella, Derby
Formerly a derelict building but now home to a new cafe brought to you by the team behind the Grand Cafe Caruso in Derby. Time to pay a visit to Cafe Villabella.
In categories: Derbyshire Pubs & Restaurants, East Midlands Pubs & Restaurants, Pubs & Restaurants

Interview, The Tap House
With indoor hospitality allowed once again I caught up with The Tap House micropub in Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire to find out how the pandemic has affected their business and how they see things going forward.
In categories: Herefordshire Micropubs, Interviews, Micropubs, The Tap House, Ross-On-Wye, West Midlands Micropubs