As soon as you can see your breath hanging in the air and a layer of frost clinging to car windscreens each morning, you know proper pub season has arrived. Once December rolls in, every boozer is heaving – fires lit, pints flowing, and part-timers back by the dozen. It’s a special time of year, one where no one bats an eyelid if you stay for that extra midweek pint or crack open a fourth bag of scampi fries.
What makes the pub so irresistible at this time of year is the sheer cosiness of it all. Sinking into a battered leather armchair beside a roaring log fire is already one of life’s great pleasures. Throw on your favourite knit while you’re at it, and you’ve basically unlocked another realm of relaxation.
Pubs and knitwear go hand in hand – they always have – and that’s precisely why we’ve put together a battle-cruiser-ready knitwear guide, created in partnership with our pals at The Garbstore.
Knitted polos are a quintessential pub garment. Often sported by the kind of blokes who get a little bit funny about Guinness. You know the ones who start measuring the foam and time how long it takes to settle on their smartwatch. Jokes aside, this Batoner knit polo looks super cosy, and in the case that the annoyed barman or woman does chuck your Guinness over you, it’ll hide the stains well.
This TDR knit screams wintertime boozing. It’s basically a Christmas jumper, just without one of those horrible garish patterns on it. People who wear this would be bang into all the festive alcohols – Baileys, mulled wine, Irish coffee – the lot.
One of These Days – Spirit of the Planes knit
We’re not sure what the Christmas custom is for saloon bars in the Wild West, but this One of These Days knit will get you a pass with even the most hard-nosed of Cowboys. Beautiful wool blend, and one of the coolest graphics we’ve ever seen on a piece of knitwear.
Rice Nine Ten – Knit Game Shirt
The ultimate knit for the big Boxing Day fixture. Provided your chosen club plays in blue.
Hiking Patrol – Essence Mohair Mixed Knit Top
A very stylish Grinch-themed knit for those of you who don’t actually enjoy Christmas. Or the pub. Or just fun, generally.
Knitwear doesn’t get much more classic than this TDR crew. Super comfy 100% lambswool construction, beautiful ribbed collar and cuffs, and a tremendous forest green colour. No doubt you’ll be wearing this one long after the pub’s Christmas tree has been taken down.
