Man reaches 25,000th pub after 42-year drinking journey across UK
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Peter Hill, 70, has reached his 25,000th pub visit after 42 years and £336,000 spent drinking across the UK.
Peter Hill, 70, from West Bromwich, celebrated his 25,000th pub visit on 16 October at the Old Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. His 42-year pub crawl began in 1984 when a pint of lager cost 64p. He has since spent approximately £336,000 and consumed 60,000 pints whilst averaging 11 pubs every week.
Hill has travelled more than 410,000 miles across the country. He initially used an A-Z guide and the Yellow Pages to find pubs but now relies on Google Maps and pub finder apps. He visits pubs both solo and with a group called 'the Black Country Ale Tairsters', formed by friends who grew tired of drinking in the same local. The group continues to meet weekly at their regular to plan further boozy adventures.
Hill has achieved numerous records through his journey. He has visited every pub in the CAMRA guide, every pub in Wales, at least one pub in every British county, and pubs on 69 islands around the UK. He holds the Guinness World Record for the Longest Pub Crawl and has spent an average of £8,000 per year over the four decades. He said he would continue 'while I'm still fit and healthy enough'.
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- Man spends £336,000 drinking at 25,000 pubs across the UK in 42-year pub crawlPeter Hill, 70, embarked on his epic ale-drinking journey back in 1984 when a pint of lager cost just 64p.Malvern Gazette · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Man spends £336,000 drinking at 25,000 pubs across the UK in 42-year pub crawlPeter Hill, 70, embarked on his epic ale-drinking journey back in 1984 when a pint of lager cost just 64p.Worcester News · 22 Oct, 05:00
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