The Malt TravAle Podcast

Episode 81 Part 2 - Phew what a scorcher - summer supping In Part 2 we each talk about our top 3 ideal summer boozer

We reflect on how the beer scene has coped with the hottest summer on record and we each chose our top 3 summer pubs - which turns out to be quite an eclectic collection

Episode 80 – Red Rose Market Hall Heroes. Making the most of our Northern Rail discount tickets, we crossed the border into deepest Lancashire to sample beers in and around the markets of Preston and Chorley. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day out: we were really impressed by the vibrancy and bustle of both towns, as well as the quality of the drinking venues available to locals and visitors alike.

Welcome back, you beautiful legends, to another episode of the podcast! This is Episode 79 –Supping in Scarbados, where the sun might be questionable, but the pints are absolutely not.This week, we’re rolling into Scarborough with thirsty intentions and a proper coastal pub crawl on our minds. From the warm welcome at the Stumble Inn, to a few crafty delights in the Craft Bar, we’re setting the pace early. We’ll soak up the history and heart of the town with stops at the newly reopened Alma, the Golden Ball, and the Merchant, before heading to the legendary Leeds Arms.Expect seaside stories, questionable decisions, top-tier supping, and a lot of laughs along the way. So grab yourself a drink, get comfy, and join us as we raise a glass to Scarborough — or as we like to call it… Scarbados.

Part 1 = Episode 78 - This ain't Texas this is Rochdale, the mission to find new pubs and places continues - the podcast trio all meet up for a day in a very sunny Rochdale to tick off a wonderful range of heritage pubs, micros a brewery tap plus one that we will not be returning to! Throw in a stunning gothic town hall, friendly locals and a full Lancashire breakfast - listen to our take on a grand day out. 

Episode 78 Part 2 -- In Part 2, we continue our journey around Rochdale's beery haunts, fail to find any Manchester Tarts and have a very memorable final pint. We stumble on a Brewery tap popular with football fans - some great micros and drink in the former haunt of Co Op legends

In Part 2 we talk about new ventures in Whitby Chapels, York's ancient houses and plan a podcast trip to the home of the Co op (and apparently a number of great pubs and bars) Rochdale. 

Our mission to save our pubs and visit new towns and pubs continues - in this episode we discuss self serve Guiness machines at Cheltenham, new pub ticks across the UK including Victorean gems in London, Edinburgh and north Stoke, ancient revamps in York and Whitby, one of the country's best pubs in Leeds, and try and find something positive to report about Selby (Spoons and  Doghouse save us) 

Episode 76 Save our pubs  - our try-annuary mission to seek out some new ground. Reports in the press report that a pub a day is closing at the moment so the MalTravAle trio are on a mission to support our pubs and visit as many new pubs and bars as we can over the next month – on this episode we report on trips to London, Lincoln Doncaster a great beer destination Congleton.

In Episode 75 Part 2 we finish the London trip with a final fling in Covent Garden and King cross – we then leap to Christmas in North Staffordshire and chasing carved mice in a Shropshire Brewery – we finish with some beer plans for 2026.