Pub explorer marks 25,000th visit after 42-year journey

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Pete Hill, founder of the Black Country Ale Tairsters, reached his 25,000th pub visit at the Old Royal Library in Malvern after 42 years.

Pete Hill, founder of the Black Country Ale Tairsters, has reached his 25,000th pub visit at the Old Royal Library in Malvern. The milestone comes after 42 years of dedicated pub exploration, which he characterises as the world's longest bar crawl.

Mr Hill said the achievement felt 'absolutely amazing' and that he never expected to get this far. He chose to celebrate at the Old Royal Library because it is part of Black Country Ales, a chain owned by his friend Angus McMeeking. His own local is the Rising Sun in Tipton, also part of the same chain.

When asked about his plans, Mr Hill said he was not stopping. He confirmed he was heading to The Weavers, the pub next door, to reach his 25,001st visit. Paul Isaacs, manager of the Old Royal Library, said it was 'a great honour and privilege' that Mr Hill had chosen the pub for the occasion.

How it is being reported

• Veteran pub explorer marks 25,000th visit in Old Royal Library after 42-Year journeyA man on the world's longest bar crawl has raised a glass to his 25,000th pub visit after 42 years of dedicated exploration.Worcester News · 16 Oct, 17:24
• Veteran pub explorer marks 25,000th visit in Old Royal Library after 42-Year journeyA man on the world's longest bar crawl has raised a glass to his 25,000th pub visit after 42 years of dedicated exploration.Malvern Gazette · 16 Oct, 17:24

In this story: Pete Hill · Black Country Ale Tairsters · Old Royal Library · Malvern · Angus McMeeking · Black Country Ales · Tipton

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