Using Google maps to find the boozer
As well as real ale, I also enjoy tinkering with things web-related. I’ve today had a play using the Google Maps API to embed fully-functional Google maps into the pub review posts on Pint of Ale. All I need to do is pop the grid reference of the pub into my blog posting and it will add a Google map to the right hand side of the page. It even adds a little Pint of Ale icon at the position of the pub.
So far, I’ve only added it to one review, that of The Brunswick Lounge in Manchester. I’m not sure about the size or position of the map yet, so may have a bit more of a play. I’ll then no doubt tire of this gimmick and remove it again!
