R.I.P. The Bear

On the High Street and now not The Bear. Closed a little while ago after the landlord retired.The Bear was never a real ale kinda place. It had it's own special 'charm' none the less being full of crusties and all. Nobody messed with them - didn't need to. They were good at messing with themselves ha-ha. It was the only place on the High Street that didn't need a bouncer on a Friday and Saturday night. Now it's turned into the Artisan Tap - a craft beer emporium. Well, that's another thing altogether and one I'm not sold on yet. I like my beer from a barrel, not all fizzy out of a bottle ... times change tho so more about that another time ....
A footnote to this ..... went to the Artisan Tap last night and was asked to remove said pork pie hat - no reason given - just house rules ????? Also, my daughter, who was wearing a very fashionable bowler hat was asked to remove her hat, too ..... not too impressed with the Artisan Tap .... maybe it should be called the Spinal Tap .....