Forget those tedious pub guides detailing what real ales are on tap or whether the food's any good. With first-hand reports from 20 of the city's boozers, A Drinker's Guide to Cardiff captures what going to the pub is really all about: talking rubbish with your mates, consuming slightly more fizzy lager than is strictly advisable, and trying not to fall over. A Drinker's Guide to Cardiff is a hilarious insight into some of Cardiff's many pubs and bars which sprawl across the city. Oliver Hurley's straight-to-the-point reviews tell you where you're most likely to find the grubbiest dance floors and the nicest beer gardens. The photographs, all taken by Phil Jones on the duo's nights out around the city, capture the character and flavour of each spot. AUTHOR: Oliver Hurley wrote the words. Contrary, in all likelihood, to the impression given in this book, he earns a living through journalism. Despite having contributed to a slew of newspapers, magazines and websites over the years, the only publication that has ever stiffed him is a certain local listings mag, which has owed him GBP30 since 1998. The proudest moment of his career was when Steve-O ended an interview by asking him, 'God, how dumb are you, dude?' He is the author of Wrestling's 101 Strangest Matches (Pitch Publishing) and currently works for an interiors magazine, which may explain his fixation with lampshades. He will happily consume any lager that doesn't start with the letter C.
