For some unknown reason, my mind is on pubs this afternoon. But since I’m still stuck at work and can’t break lose to visit one in person, what’s the next best thing? Why a virtual pub crawl, of course. Not as satisfying, but there we are. Better than answering the phone.

The problem is, if you don’t know the name, you can’t find the website. Thankfully others have had a similar realization and thoughtfully gathered lists of pubs on various sites.

So I set about to find a list of all the pubs in Wales. I thought BeerFinder sounded promising but their list is somewhat limited. I base this on the sheer number of pubs I’ve seen in Wales versus the number of pubs they have in their database. So let’s get Wales on the map! Why not nominate your favorite pub for inclusion?

Well, that was fine but somewhat unsatisfying so after a wee look at Google I found Pubs in Wales: Pubs Galore I checked out their West Glamorgan list and it’s pretty good, although missing a couple that I enjoy. So, again, far from comprehensive.

I hit the jackpot with AccessPlace Pubs’ listing for Pubs in Wales. 18 pages of pubs in Swansea alone! I’m in Heaven. That will keep me drinking for months without ever hitting the same one twice!

But what about Welsh beer? Surely there must be more beer brewed in Wales beyond Brains. Well, I found a bunch of links but nothing that gave me any listing of micro-brewers throughout Wales. I did, however, find a website for the Great Welsh Beer Festival to be held in Cardiff this year. Perfect!

Now if I can just find a designated driver……

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