‘As well as his player of the year trophy, Fairclough won £350 courtesy of sponsors The Unique Pub Co - mine host to pubs in York and across the country - with runner-up Christian Fox earning £150.’
‘Inside, brass plaques still warn of the penalties of under-age drinking and the whereabouts of the conveniences, and mine host serves welcoming tea and coffee from behind a stout wooden bar.’
‘‘Sometimes we do,’ said mine host, ‘but as you are a special guest we thought you'd like it neat.’’
‘No one listened as telly pundits Lineker, Hanson and O'Neill droned on, and then, as the teams lined up, mine host killed the volume and put on Three Lions.’
‘I've been in restaurants in Brussels where I felt like a welcome guest in somebody's home, the waiter playing the role of mine host to perfection.’
‘Mark Kelly, mine host at Altrincham's Tatton Arms, will knock 50p off the price of a pint to anyone over 60.’
‘The champagne has been flowing well into the early hours and it's not just to celebrate mine host's birthday.’
‘But the smile of mine host, and his friendly banter, makes up for any forced journeys.’
‘There are many ways in which mine host is like this city of concrete around him.’
‘This was certainly the case at the Au Bon Coin Restaurant in Soi 5, where mine host Jose held a sampling party for the new release.’
‘What makes Scooby's different on a Sunday afternoon is the English pub atmosphere generated largely by the fine free barbeque laid on by mine host from 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.’
‘This happy group enjoyed a wonderful night at the Poppy Garden with mine host, Chatchalit ‘Pui’ (far right) shouting a round for his customers.’
‘Following the break (excellent toasted bacon sandwiches provided by mine host Ted Hughes), the visitors fielded the very strong pairing of Andy and Cris to take on Les and Dao.’
‘In division one Bruce ‘The Quiet One’ Lawrence had a net 73, coming third behind the joint winners Bill Hewitt and mine host Mr. Loy, both of whom played to par.’
‘I'm told one of the attractions in the culinary department is the ‘Up To Me’ soup, lovingly prepared by the wife of mine host Lord Clive.’
‘Indeed, it appears to be compulsory to have a drink or two with large David, and he is certainly a most affable mine host.’
‘There were many UK accents to be heard, including that of mine host Bobby, who with partner Pat, had taken over this side of the hotel just one month ago.’
‘The presentation of the Mug was made this month by mine host Bjarne's boss, his wife Songkran, to whom thanks go for making the presentation.’
‘I remained at the bar and had another glass of warm beer, in the long interludes of silence making desultory conversation with mine host.’
‘Bob Morrison, the winner, was presented with the coveted mug by mine host Bjarne.’
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