Over the past few centuries, nearly 500 pubs have opened their doors in Exeter. While many have been lost due to time, money or misfortune, the stories and memories created in these ‘locals’ live on. Exeter Pubs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of some of Exeter’s most famous pubs. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs, David Cornforth presents the reader with an insight into the history and life of the pubs in this area. From pub dogs to landlords, famous visitor...

This seminal work is probably the most famous bartender's guide and cocktail book of all time—nostalgic and delicious homage to a drinking era that is gone but not forgotten. Containing hundreds of drink recipes, the book collected and codified the oral tradition of mixed drinks from the early days of cocktails and included Thomas's own creations as well. The guide laid down the principles for formulating mixed drinks in all categories, and it includes the first written directions for cock...

Brewing the perfect beer can be considered an art-form, which requires attention to detail and great care to get that ideal taste. In this Boxed Set, the reader will find the core information needed to brew a world-class batch every time. Every effort has been made to present a wealth of information in a concise way, which is suitable for both educational and leisurely reading.

The Most Incredible, Comprehensive Collection of Everything You Can Make, Drink, and Discover about Rum!Ray Foley, publisher of Bartender Magazine, presents 1,000 cocktails, food recipes, fascinating facts, and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the Mojito, the Piña Colada, and Double Chocolate Rum Cake.Discover:700 unbeatable rum cocktails75 fascinating facts about rum50 delicious food re...

"Ray Foley is known as the bartender's bartender. Leave it to him to take the mystery out of mixology!"—Legendary spirits master, author, and marketer Michel RouxBartenders don't rely on just anyone to create shots and shooters. They turn to Bartender Magazine, published by thirty-year industry veteran Ray Foley, trusted by more than 150,000 barkeeps.Now, you can get your quick sips straight from the top—from Bartender and the best...

The award-winning volume of cocktail recipes and stories from the legendary bar—and the two friends from Belfast who made mixology history.Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in Lower Manhattan has dominated the bar industry, receiving award after award including World's Best Bar, World's Best Cocktail Menu, World's Best Drink Selection, and Best American Cocktail Bar. Now, the beloved bar reveals its secrets in The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual.Like the bar's ...

A beginner's guide to single malt Scotch Whisky. If you are a whisky-anorak, don't bother to buy this book. But if you are looking for basic facts, tips and a guide to some great single malts, then let ex-Lothian & Borders Police Sergeant Alex Munro show you his selection of best-value, readily available single malts from Scotland's six whisky regions. Alex Munro's Best-Value Drams. A small book full of big whisky recommendations at prices that ...

Ray Foley, publisher of Bartender magazine, presents 1,000 cocktails, food recipes, fascinating facts, and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the Martini, the Cosmopolitan, and Vodka Lemon-Meringue Layer Cake.Discover:50 fascinating facts about vodka750 unbeatable vodka cocktails50 delicious food recipesInformation on 50 producers of vodka100 vodka websites and resources

The anti-hipster drink book, perfect for hipsters and their haters"McCartney sends up the craft cocktail movement with a healthy dose of sarcasm and a lot of booze" (Lifehacker) "Shake up your workweek with this perfect resource." (InStyle)

The best of Whiskey, whiskey drinks, Whiskey Hamburgers, evil turkey and much more.

York is the second-most visited city in the UK, attracting millions of visitors from all across the world who are spellbound by the city’s medieval churches, quaint snickelways and its plentiful pubs. In 1663 it was recorded that York had 263 licensed public houses. As the population of York increased, so did the number of licensed pubs. Seebohm Rowntree’s early twentieth-century survey revealed that York had one licensed establishment for every 230 people. The pubs that have survived into...

Clerkenwell and Islington are two of London’s most historic districts; areas where radicalism once thrived and heavy industry flourished, and where poverty and lawlessness were commonplace. This diverse and colourful history can be traced in the area’s many pubs. The ancient parish of Clerkenwell, located just outside the City of London’s walls, was historically the home of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem. Later, it became famous for its watchmaking and printing industry. ...