Funny Hats and Comics

I went to the secret pub tonight. That's the pub in the middle of London that's actually not in London but in Cambridge. Named the Mitre, it was established in 1546 and luckily for me is only a short walking distance from my office. It might well be a short walking distance from yours, but if you don't already know where it is then I can't tell you. Thats what 'secret' means

Its hidden in the middle of a hidden alley way, AND, - it's a secret alley way to. (Its too small for crowds, so if I don't show you personally, then tough)

Its also the only pub in London (that I am aware of) that has had the same barman and manager for aeons. They wear ties and white aprons and when you go to the small bar you are addressed as Sir, or indeed Madam.

They also serve the best pub food ever! Its a simple menu.

Toasted sandwiches

Cheese and Ham
Cheese and Tomato
Cheese and Onion
Cheese

-Notice a theme?

They also serve, sausages (cooked) pork pie's and scotch eggs. Ohh and nothing costs more than £1.50

Add beer, mustard and conviviality and quite frankly you can understand why Elizabeth the 1st used (they say) to pop in.

I was drinking with Mr H. A good friend of nearly a decade. He recently began a career in comedy. I think he had to after trying to make a living being serious ;) He's doing well, and although we speak often (online) its always good to catch up face to face.

By 9 though he had to go.

That's late in that pub, after all they shut at 10PM. The gates to the alley do as well. Not being part of London it has its own laws. For instance the London Police are not allowed in unless invited, as its outside their juristriction.

Oops again! As I walked through central London on a still cold night I decided home was not quite in order, so I went for impromtue drinks with a Princess instead.

Lifes handy like that.