My Italian friend Enrico fancied a pint of Guinness in the Irish Pub in Lyon – called ‘The Antidote’. There are a number of Irish/English/Scottish bars in Vieux Lyon – and this was our first port of call.

After a swift pint here, the barmaid – a very nice Scottish lass – suggested we try ‘The Wallace’ near Saint Paul. We wandered down and what did we find? Bombardier on tap. What a find! And no Guinness either – even better!

The Wallace is a Scottish pub that has only been there for 9 months. Previously it was a Mexican restaurant. It is pretty impressive. Enormous projector screens for the football, SKY TV, good food, English barmaids, and ale !

We had three pints of Bombardier here and some nice pub grub too. I had a home made burger and Enrico had Fish and Chips.

In the bottle chillers behind the bar they also had bottles of Abbott, ESB, Old Speckled Hen, Spitfire – and a few others that I cannot remember.

I warn you in advance, ale in France is expensive. 5 Euros 50 per pint. Or £3.85 English money. But it was worth every penny.

If you are ever in Lyon, try this place. And if you want someone to drink with – give me a call. I shall certainly be frequenting this place.