The Moon Under Water is as much about pub mystery and desire as it is celebrating the drinks that we so enjoy, and this week’s guest is a master of celebrating the beauty of pubs, ale and imbibing. It’s podcaster and winner of the coveted British Beer Writer of the Year Award… Emma Inch!

There aren’t many people better at evoking the magic of pubs as Emma, and there probably aren’t many better beer experts: what she doesn’t know about beer isn’t worth knowing (unless we’re talking about secret recipes).

She is so good at conjuring up romantic images of pubs gone by that this episode comes with a warning: after listening to this you might feel a sudden urge to run straight to your favourite pub and live there forever.

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Where does one even begin when trying to describe this weeks guest? Legend? Sure. Genius? Of course. Avid Pintsman? You bet. But who could it be? Well, anyone would recognise his bebeanied silhouette as it makes its way towards The Moon Under Water. It’s comedian, actor and the man who definitely didn’t make the vaccine all on his own… it’s only bloody Alistair Green! 

Alistair is a serious alehouse expert and will give every tavern a chance. Whether it has a flat roof or a thatched roof he’s not one to judge a pub by its cover. And as perfectly reflected by his drinks choices he most certainly isn’t a fussy drinker. 

Strap yourself in, this is going to be one for the history books.

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Reeves, Coren Mitchell, Beckham, Derbyshire, VapoRub. Whilst there are many famous Vick’s out there, none of them have yet to grace The Moon Under Water. But thankfully that’s all about to change, as we invite radio and television presenter Vick Hope to create her own ‘pub of the mind’.

Vick has been lucky enough to live in not one but TWO of the great tavern towns. Add that to her experiences on both sides of the bar and you can be sure that her fantasy pub is going to be an absolute belter. Expect tavern tales of old, stories of human statues, and many a finger pistol lifted high.

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If you head south of the River Thames you will find some of the most legendary pub zones around: Sydenham, Anerley, Mottingham, Chislehurst. And nobody is more experience in sub-Thames pubbing than actor, writer, comedian and Taskmaster champion Kerry Godliman. 

When creating her dream alehouse Kerry really employed a scattergun approach. She was living in the moment, not spending hours upon hours deliberating over each choice. And even though this is the polar opposite of how Landlord John would operate, it can’t be denied that it leads to one hell of a creation. 

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Where do we begin when describing this week's guest? He’s a radio presenter, writer, filmmaker, comedian, actor, cult leader… the list goes on. But perhaps the best way of getting to know Danny Wallace is by inviting him to discuss his pub memories, desires and dreams whilst hunched over a pint at The Moon Under Water.

Danny knows how to paint a picture with words, and in creating his dream alehouse he fully hypnotised John and Robin. There’s talk of “magic” beers, losing his warm regional accent (something that John reiterates really could have given him a foot up in the voice over game) and wine tasting escapades. 

After listening to this you’ll ask yourself “Do I want to visit Danny Wallace’s dream pub?” and there will only be one answer: “Yes, man!”. 

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There’s only one thing about a pub that is more important than the drinks that line it, and that’s the conversations that take place within it. And this week at The Moon Under Water the conversation flowed like the rivers of Babylon as Landlord John Robins welcomed comedian, writer and top-class conversationalist Sarah Millican through his doors.

Not only did Sarah choose the 7 drinks that will populate her dream pub, the topic of pub food was also brought up; for she is a carvery aficionado. Is there any better food to accompany a pint than “a quick, huge plate of brown”?

There’s also another addition to the pub jukebox (it’s got something for everyone), a brilliant pub quiz from Robin, and a chat about Sarah's MASSIVE upcoming tour.

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When George Orwell wrote ‘The Moon Under Water' he probably didn't imagine that the pub he so desired would go on to become the meeting place of two commercial digital indie radio titans. Well it has, because the shadowy figure that is approaching its doors looks suspiciously like commercial digital indie radio presenter Dave Berry.

John, Dave and the lovely Robin hunker down around a table at The Moon Under Water to discuss Greenwich pubs and the body clock of a breakfast radio presenter (and how that plays a role in visiting alehouses). As with all guests we welcome into the tavern of the mind Dave will have to decide on the drinks that will populate his dream bar... and there's even a rare appearance from a mystical Northerner.

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To quote Samuel Johnson: “There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern”. And whilst we agree with what Sam was saying, we think that listening to comedian and writer Suzi Ruffell create her dream pub will bring you even more happiness than the tavern he kept banging on about. 

As she's poured a pint by Landlord John Robins and pulls up a stool at the bar next to the ever-present Robin Allender, Suzi picks the 7 drinks that will populate her dream tap house and reminisces about pub memories past. What pictures will adorn the walls? What wildcard drink will be on offer? Will it be the sort of pub where singalongs are encouraged? All will be revealed in due course.

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It's been quite the week! Not only did beer gardens make a triumphant return into many of our lives, but The Moon Under Water opened its doors for the first time. It's a place where guests are invited to create their dream pub (so long as their choices fit the rigorous criteria set by Landlord John Robins).

The next guest who will be swimming in pub desire is starting to approach the bar, and as they become ever clearer we can see that it's none other than Jodie Kidd!

Jodie is the owner of her own pub The Half Moon in Kidford, so she's already had some experience with creating her dream watering hole. But brewery ties don't exist and logistical planning isn't needed when creating your ideal pub in the further realm, so her choices might just be a bit special. 

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Welcome to The Moon Under Water, a mystical pub of the mind where Landlord John Robins and regular Robin Allender invite guests to create their dream watering hole. 

But what’s that noise? Who goes there? It sounds like our first guest is approaching. And as the silhouette reaches ever closer, it reveals itself to be… comedian, broadcaster and experienced pintsman Nish Kumar!

After pulling up a stool at the bar, Nish chooses the drinks that will populate the perfect pub of his dreams, adds an album to the jukebox and decides what he wants barred.

But what would a pub be without good conversation? Join us, as discussion flows from the absurdity of fake books to the perils of drinking too much milk.

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