gdpreston
@gdpreston.bsky.social
Rockbusters winner, Spurs fan, music snob, beer 'enthusiast', Hackney lover, ex-Libertines fanboy, lefty, carnivore, rubbish gay, KEXP donor, copier of old bios
Happy 1st Birthday to the latest incarnation of The Kings Arms - the Newbarns/Omnipollo mild tasting particularly good
November 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy 1st Birthday to the latest incarnation of The Kings Arms - the Newbarns/Omnipollo mild tasting particularly good
Been to a Hockney opening at the new Annely Juda gallery in Hanover Square
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Been to a Hockney opening at the new Annely Juda gallery in Hanover Square
Today’s main activity (there was also art and beer)
October 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today’s main activity (there was also art and beer)
@hackneyhaz.bsky.social @marriotti67.bsky.social It’s art apparently … 61 sleeps …
October 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@hackneyhaz.bsky.social @marriotti67.bsky.social It’s art apparently … 61 sleeps …
Arrived in Munich - it’s pissing down so we’ve gone to the Tegernseer bar
October 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Arrived in Munich - it’s pissing down so we’ve gone to the Tegernseer bar
If it’s Wednesday it must be Bamberg …
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If it’s Wednesday it must be Bamberg …
The Beta Band gig was just perfect - everything you’d want it to be
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Beta Band gig was just perfect - everything you’d want it to be
It’s been 20 years and 1 month - can’t fucking wait
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It’s been 20 years and 1 month - can’t fucking wait
Got a good view in The Volley - thought it was a great strike but looks worse for Schmeichel on every replay
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Got a good view in The Volley - thought it was a great strike but looks worse for Schmeichel on every replay
Stressful but successful …
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Stressful but successful …
There’s a Lidl coming to Lower Clapton Road! Site of the old petrol station next to the (former) Windsor Castle
September 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
There’s a Lidl coming to Lower Clapton Road! Site of the old petrol station next to the (former) Windsor Castle
Excellent beer list at The Kings Arms - the Harveys/Hasting Project rye IPA on cask very much hitting the spot
September 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Excellent beer list at The Kings Arms - the Harveys/Hasting Project rye IPA on cask very much hitting the spot
The Bug Club at Moth Club - quality gig
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Bug Club at Moth Club - quality gig
Sneaky early finish and Kings Arms pint
August 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sneaky early finish and Kings Arms pint
Might send this back - not sure it’s done …
August 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Might send this back - not sure it’s done …
Some cultural activity before today’s boozing commenced …
August 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Some cultural activity before today’s boozing commenced …
And a special shoutout to this breakfast from Flank & Fire
August 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
And a special shoutout to this breakfast from Flank & Fire
Sunday: TV On The Radio, Pictish Trail, Yard Act, Getdown Services
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sunday: TV On The Radio, Pictish Trail, Yard Act, Getdown Services
Saturday: Underworld, caroline, Perfume Genius, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek
August 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Saturday: Underworld, caroline, Perfume Genius, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek
Green Man highlights - Friday: Los Campesinos!, Adult DVD (twice), Wet Leg up close at Round The Twist
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Green Man highlights - Friday: Los Campesinos!, Adult DVD (twice), Wet Leg up close at Round The Twist
Gurriers, a discovery at Glastonbury, were very entertaining on a busy Thursday evening Far Out stage - here’s a not very good photo of them
August 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Gurriers, a discovery at Glastonbury, were very entertaining on a busy Thursday evening Far Out stage - here’s a not very good photo of them
Bonus Gruff Rhys secret set! #GreenManFest
August 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Bonus Gruff Rhys secret set! #GreenManFest