I love a good vibrant pub painting! This one seems particularly bright and cheery, which probably speaks to the wonderful time we had visiting Dublin last year. ‘The Temple Bar, Dublin’ is fresh off the easel, complete with its eye-catching red frames and lush box planting. The pub sits at […]
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I do like a good pub facade! Usually traditional in architecture terms but often eclectic in the way they are decorated. The use of hanging baskets and flags in this pub from Ireland was always going to catch my eye. ‘The Oliver St John Gogarty’ featured here is a striking […]
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During our escape to Dublin last month we encountered many distinguished taverns. Every avenue appeared to have a beautifully aged watering hole (or two). We fell into this one with weary feet, having padded the city streets for most of the day. Turns out we found one of the most […]
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It’s been quite a while since I enjoyed a good pint down the pub. If I’m honest it had become quite a rare event anyway (well before we were ordered to stay at home due to a global pandemic!). But I still enjoy the notion of an inviting public house. […]
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A couple of #PubPaintings to share with you today, a local Winchester scene too. Here’s ‘The Railway’, created with acrylic & ink on 13 x 13cm chunky canvas.The Railway Inn is a former Victorian Inn in Winchester. Now a renown intimate music venue hosting live bands, comedy and poetry night. […]
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‘The Churchill Arms, Kensington’ acrylic & ink on 20x20cm canvas.Previously known as the “Church-on-the-hill” the pub was given a new name after the Second World War. It is known for its extravagant floral displays! The pub sits on the corner of Kensington Church St and Campden St in Notting Hill, […]
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