drinking

In Britain you never have to explain why you drink

In Britain you never have to explain why you drink. You do have to explain why you don't drink. Because…

3 years ago

Mistaking idiocy for hedonism

San Antonio was a depressing affair. A tacky enclave of the worst of Britain. Full of people dumping the worst…

6 years ago

People drink so much because it’s our culture

“People drink so much because it’s our culture,” adds Lawrence. “The sun comes out and you go to a beer…

6 years ago

British Ladettes: champions of the shag machine and going home and throwing up

The English comedienne, Dawn French, caused a stir when she spoke out against “ladette culture", the British scourge abroad. Here…

7 years ago

The drunks of Manchester

A picture of a raucous street in Manchester during New Year's Eve celebrations has gone viral after social media users…

9 years ago

Drinking on holidays for the British: Hangover Holiday Campaign

I was not very much surprised when I read this: (more…)

10 years ago

Good ale, the true and proper drink of Englishmen

Good ale, the true and proper drink of Englishmen. He is not deserving of the name of Englishman who speaketh…

12 years ago

What two ideas are more inseparable than beer and Britannia?

What two ideas are more inseparable than beer and Britannia? Sydney Smith (1771-1845), English clergyman, writer. Quoted in: Hesketh Pearson,…

12 years ago