I decided I'd make the
most of my new found freedom/unemployment and go for a drink, or
should I have said my current 'between jobs stage'. I had a few
errands to run around London so rode my bike. I was planning to drop
it off as a surprise gift for a mate.
It was a beautiful
winter afternoon so I left my waterproofs at home, much to my
amazement it stayed clear for the duration of the day. My bag however
was almost unmanageably heavy and packed so full it nearly tore the
zipper out, the bag was so full I had to sit on it to zip it up.
After doing what I
needed, I was far too tired to cycle over the Shoreditch to meet my
mate, I arranged to meet him the next day instead. I was thirsty and
getting hungrier by the second. I hadn't eaten anything or had
anything to drink. I had had a cup of tea in the morning and some
water but they don't count.
When the time came I
already had a place in mind and a craving for a real meatilicious
burger. The Craft Beer Co pub by Islington's Chapel Market is slowly
becoming a regular haunt of mine, if only I lived closer. When Frank
and I got to the door I noticed a sign advertising 'Forty Burgers'.
The little me was gleefully dancing around inside my head, my belly
was grunting and groaning for some food, my tongue was swelling and I
was salivating knowing I was only moments away from a flavour
explosion.
I knew they sold Five
Points Railway Porter as I'd had it before, I hoped they had some on
as I was really in the mood for it. It was. I had one pint, two,
three, four and maybe even a fifth but I can't be certain.
Frank being a
vegetarian opted for the veggie burger which consisted of a large
mushroom and haloumi cheese, along with all the usual accompaniments.
I didn't even have to make a decision, after a quick browse of the
menu my mind had already been made up. I had the tiny burger. Like
Little John in Robin Hood, it was in no way tiny. It was a double
stack of meaty deliciousness topped with melted cheese and smoky
bacon rashers. A joy for any burger lover. I'd eaten it so quickly
that my mind and stomach struggled to register it, it was as if it
had vanished without any knowledge of where and how.
With an incredible
selection of booze, a friendly and chilled atmosphere, unbelievably
good burgers and a decent selection of tunes, Craft Beer Co Islington
is up there as one of the greats.
the Craft Beer Co Islington site
a place where you can find Railway Porter and a few others
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