James Dowdeswell

James grew up in a West Country pub, The Anchor Inn, Oldbury-Upon-Severn, near Bristol, which his parents still own.

In 2015 he toured his stand-up show, James Dowdeswell’s Perfect Pub in Australia, The Edinburgh Fringe and festivals all over the UK. In the show James outlined the problems facing pubs and asked the audience to suggest what they wish to have in their perfect pub. The best and most intriguing suggestions would be written on a chalkboard. Every night a new perfect pub would be created and named.

This book is inspired by the findings of that show. One night after a performance, James’ friend Philippa said “Hey, this would make a great book.” The very next day James put pen to paper, or rather stylus to iPhone.