Desi A Pub Story was commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale and has been making waves through screenings, festivals, and the press. This page is here to keep you updated and share what’s next.
IN THE PRESS
A few places this film has travelled…
• The Guardian – Jay Rayner’s review: “Zaki Solosho, who was born and raised in London’s Southall, had done such a good job of describing the allure in these brilliant places of the mixed grill, sizzling with seekh kebabs and lamb chops, chicken tikka and the rest, that I needed to be eating one. It was as simple as that.”
• CBS News - A new style of pub puts a spins on the British Classic
• The Juggernaut - Desi Pubs, Reinvented
SCREENINGS & FESTIVALS UPDATE
Upcoming:
• London Independent Film Festival – April 5th 2025, Genesis Cinema (Private Screening)
Past Highlights:
• Ten to One Cocktail Bar community screening
• CAMRA AGM 2024 members' screening
• SOAS Food & Film Society screening
• Various pub screenings including pubs featured in the film