madrism.

The unofficial pub philosophy

 Pull up a chair
A seat at the barrel for everyone

Good people.
Good rounds.
Questionable
wisdom.

A completely unofficial philosophy for life. Born around a barrel in a British pub. Best enjoyed in good company.

Explore the commandments
17 commandments. Zero qualifications to write them.
A pint and a glowing lantern on a barrel outside a welcoming British pub
Where the great ideas begin.
And the sensible ones end.
On the house
“Expect the unexpected.”
Life has a way of being wonderful if you let it.
Commandment #14Read the wisdom
Good companyGreat storiesAbsolutely no sermonsAlways room for one more
01 / The origin story

Every good story
starts with “one pint.”

This one became a philosophy

Some people find enlightenment on a mountain. We found a barrel in a British pub.

Madrism is what happens when good friends put the world to rights. A collection of hard-won truths, inside jokes, and surprisingly decent advice.

No membership. No grand plan. Just a place at the table, and a few things we can all agree on.

I.

Be good to people.

Decency is always the first round.

II.

Make room for a story.

The unexpected is half the fun.

III.

Stay grounded.

Feet on the floor. Pint on the barrel.

02 / The sacred-ish texts

Words to pub by.

A little wisdom. A lot of personality.
Open a commandment for the full story.

17 truths on record
Barrel approved. Mostly.

Subject to interpretation. Best discussed at length.

Back to the barrel ↑
03 / One more for the road

Wisdom can wait.
It's after hours.

Stay for a game. Find your next local.
There's more to life than good advice.

Take it offline

The next great story
is around the corner.

The Barrel will help you find a nearby pub. You bring the good company.

Uses your location, only when you ask.