A group of Branch Members dodged the train strikes to visit Worthing, specifically to visit micropubs, concentrating on those within walking distance of Worthing station that had not been visited by most us before. Arriving at the station it was distinctly overcast in a period which had seen too much hot dry weather. We made our way to the Brewhouse & Kitchen, which although clearly not a micropub, has its own brewery and importantly serves food and it was lunchtime. On our way there were a few drops of what we had not seen for a long time, rain! We ordered beer and food and found a good large table, shown in the first picture. Then the rain started properly and to our surprise another branch member arrived, a little wet. He was attending only his second branch activity, having joined the train at a different station to the rest of us and he did not recognise us and we did not spot him, even when we left the train at Worthing. He knew the names of the pubs we were visiting, but not the geography and had gone to the town centre to get a map to find us. Such dedication was to be admired and commended and although the rain had eased when we saw it coming down hard again, more beer was ordered, we were very happy with the range of bitters and lighter offerings.



At last the rain eased, so it was off to Anchored in Worthing, although those not prepared for rain did get a little wet, it was in a good cause. At Anchored we found a knowledgeable host who had been running a micropub for some time, offering a seasonable selection of ale. The pictures show that Anchored is dedicated to real ale, as was our party as some can be seen scoring their beers.



The weather had brightened up which was good because it was time for our longest walk, along the seafront to Beer No Evil. This was a nice venue, but for those preferring cask, it was less exciting to be in an all keg bar. The next venue was also all keg for beer, but the The Old Bike Store had good real cider. Although not a micropub, it was impossible to pass the Arun & Adur Branch Pub of the Year, the Selden Arms, without going in. It did not disappoint, there was something for all tastes there. Our last stop was the Brooksteed Alehouse back near the station. Those of us who had visited it before had not done so since the new owners had taken over and found it much changed, less like a typical micropub as it used to be and more a contemporary bar with a choice of real ales. An enjoyable trip in good company, but a next visit to Worthing would definitely include the Egremont, which we passed by, and the Toad in the Hole which is also close to the station and was recommended by locals as we neared the end of our tour.