David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 12hMessage to my younger and sicker [sic] followers: the new Sleeper single is good 010
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 13hAnother mid fantasy football week results in a me hoping for a man I despise to do well. The beautiful game 130
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Just seen someone in Sports Direct smell a football like they’re buying a melon 2121
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonBoak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 10/10/2026GOOD MORNING! Here's our regular weekly round up of good writing about beer and pubs, with a vague theme around cask ale sales somehow being both disastrously down (boo!) and triumphantly up – yay! boakandbailey.com/2026/10/news...boakandbailey.comNews, nuggets and longreads 10 October 2026: Queens of the WildEvery Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got cask sales down, cask sales up, and tips on sipping. 2218
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This writing lark's a wonderful hobby, y'know. I've got friends all over the world, all over the world . . . none in this country, but friends all over the world 020
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I enjoyed it as much as people have read it. It’s 100+ posts on Substack and it’s taken me that long to find out something just works. Mind you, I don’t think I’d have any audience if I did this post as my first one 110
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonJames @northamptonian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Y’know the ‘life in the day of’ in the Sunday Times? This shows the full glamorous panorama of the freelance writer. All the glory and fame, and not about all the uncomfortable stuff. Dear me no. 041
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonAdrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is a cracker, in some parts reminiscent of Tony Hancock but above all an enchanting example of a great writer in his prime 121
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Thanks for all your lovely messages 290
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonSteve @steveuntilnextyear.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is an absolutely brilliant piece, really honest writing, the kind of thing that leaves you with a whole bunch of stuff to think about. 021
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonMaureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This from @davidjesudason.bsky.social is hilarious .davidjesudason.substack.comIf you’re reading this then I’ve failed'When I walk into the pub, I realise it’s a bit of a shitshow' 052
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I also think the problem with streaming is the kids see it and also want to know what it is 010
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026‘Why are you late, David?’ ‘Well I found myself enslaved by some rogue landlords, humiliated by three chocolatiers and on the run from the police after I broke into a zoo’ ‘Isn’t that the plot of Wonka?’ ‘Ok I’ve had eight DIPAs’ 2100
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonChris Gooch @chrisdg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026That’s going to sell fast. To me mostly 081
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026‘Why are you late, David?’ ‘Well I found myself infatuated with a woman who hated me and then I followed her to where she worked. I pretended I was chef to get some work and I clearly had no idea of consent, got found out and came home’ ‘Isn’t that the plot of Tony?’ ‘Ok I’ve had eight DIPAs’ 0112
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026People need cheering up so I’m posting something upbeat (and free) on Fridays from now on. You know the drill. RT/Like where poss davidjesudason.substack.comdavidjesudason.substack.comEpisodes of My Pub Life & Desi Food Guide | David Jesudason | SubstackA weekly essay on desi and British pub culture (Fridays) and a weekly deep dive into desi food (Mondays). Click to read Episodes of My Pub Life & Desi Food Guide, by David Jesudason, a Substack public... 2169
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026There’s a handy list on their website of beers to ignore www.carlsbergmarstons.co.uk/our-beers/carlsbergmarstons.co.ukProducts « Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company 072
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonTrades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 06/10/2026Everyone: We should tax the banks. Banks: This would be a disaster! Also banks: We are all making so much money it wouldn't even materially affect us. 15537
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 06/10/2026What I’m interested in is how many are there in London leaving their best lives without a fear of a hunt? Is London a safe haven for game? Actually, this could be a good article 100
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Now employed at Five Points, thankfully 090
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026That’s still impressive, right? Right? 200
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Happy to be corrected but I think I spotted a grouse in Lewisham 160
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Calm down, Stu. Mind you there’s plenty of tapestry for clean-up 010
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Look I get how this is naff but was the remit ‘make Angela Rayner low-key sexy’? 130
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026‘Angela, what DIPAs do you have on?’ 240
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonS @stfns01.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Not entirely sure I was ready for the scale of demolition at the Caley Brewery #Edinburgh 375
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026As a side issue to AF, I have to avoid high sugar drinks as I’m prone to diabetes. Usually the macro ones have zero sugar but craft ones (in general) or top fermented ones can be high. Erdinger Alkoholfrei has 18 grams of sugar per 500ml bottle 020
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026On my way to the One Show film shoot. Decided to re-read this for the first time. The classic one-hit wonder. Whatever happened to the author? 170
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Thank you! Legend is high praise indeed 020
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonTEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026It’s not #TEFL, but our friends in the #IWW Brewery Workers Union get a shout out. Also, David is a legend. #SupportYourLocalPub #SupportTheWorkers 2115
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonSean The Brewer @seanayling.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Reckon I've got a chance at this, lads.... 68317
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I’ve written here about how it’s important to mourn a lost favourite pub but also think of workers who lose their livelihoods wb.camra.org.uk/2026/09/24/w...wb.camra.org.ukWhat about the workers?“You haven’t heard of this pub? Why would you?” A few years ago, a neighbour was telling me about her new job in a local bar a bus ride away. Despite... 0101
Reposted by David Desi Pubs DasonJess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 01/10/2026If anyone is in touch with any of the local trans inclusive safe spaces orgs around the country can you reach out to them and ask if they would be willing to speak to me over the next day or so please. I have opened my DMs. 612883
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I think the danger zone is now. Comfortable pub, plenty of time till my meeting but still an hour walk left 040
David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I’d forgotten the hell on earth Tower Bridge is with tourists with selfie sticks and a geezer playing bagpipes. So… I’m in Ye Three Lords having a London Lush pictured below 000