Augustines

My second in command has tears in her eyes. She just read that Augustines are calling it a day after this Autumn’s tour. 

I have no tears, but I’m also disappointed with this news. A great live band, possibly the best I’ve ever seen. 

Lord, I see red …

Mono

And, now, our first visit to Mono. I was only told about the place yesterday, a veggie bar-cafe-music shop. 

We’re not hungry, but the menu is impressive. They even stock Sam Smith’s beer too. 

Staff discount

My second in command has used her staff discount for the first time. And she did well. 

A room with a view. Half price at the bar too.

Macsorleys

The name has no apostrophe. But a gorgeous bar though, pretty high on my list of preferred establishments.

West

Glaswegian German beer. This is my third visit to West, a great bar/brewhouse just off Glasgow Green. 

We’re having Munich Red.

Saramago

Last time I was in Glasgow, There was a bar-cafe that I really wanted to try. It’s just off Sauchiehall Street, near the ABC. Saramago. 

I was with old gentlemen, so didn’t get to visit; it’s a vegan place and they don’t get such things. 

I’m here now though. And it’s truly great (although expensive). 

A bar of note

My second in command and I are presently enjoying a nice cold Staropramen in the 13th Note, my most favourite bar ever. 

Not only is beer labelled as to its suitability for vegans, the whole (gorgeous) menu is vegetarion/vegan. 

If you’re ever in Glasgow, have a wander down King Street.

Plastic Letters

… was the name of a Blondie album. In my opinion, their best. Today, though, I bought some cardboard letters.

Yes, the Z is the wrong way round, but I’d taken the picture before noticing. Rest assured, it’s now correctly oriented.

After buying half of the contents of Hobbycraft, we caught a bus to town. Before returning home, we called off at the Bridge Hotel, where I found two Atom beers on draught. 

Only staying for one, this was a difficult decision. Light or dark?

Or a half pint of both. 

And both were very nice. We may also have had a game of skittles in the Split Chimp while in town. 

Regrettably, I was defeated by my second in command. But only because she cheated.

I’m sure there was a ‘1’ prefix missing from my first score.