North London
A good bet for a fun night out, this cocktail and DJ bar's atmosphere, decor and music are a celebration of all things Latino, with a hint of London and…
North London
A good bet for a fun night out, this cocktail and DJ bar's atmosphere, decor and music are a celebration of all things Latino, with a hint of London and…
The West End
Bradley’s doesn't look at all Spanish in decor, but its choice of libations is authentic: Estrella, tinto de verano (red wine with lemonade) and tequila…
The West End
Built on the site of the Old Bull Inn, this traditional freehouse pub, with dark-wood panels, hanging lamps and portraits on the walls, lies in a narrow…
London
Perched atop One New Change, with an intoxicating view of St Paul's, Madison offers a large open-air roof terrace with a restaurant on one side and a…
The West End
A lovely pub in a very busy corner of Soho, the White Horse ticks all the boxes: friendly staff, cheap drinks (it’s part of the Sam Smith brewery empire)…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Catch's interior is eye-catching indeed with its colourful decor. Upstairs you’ll hear anything from '90s to funk and hip hop, and a great selection of…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Sitting on a hill at the top of the Ouseburn Valley, this 19th-century bar has a sensational selection of ales and ciders as well as a range of…
The West End
Brave the crowds at this centrally located pub established in 1899, just to see the beautifully etched and engraved windows and other Victorian features…
Birmingham
Comedy nights regularly take place in the 19th-century splendour of this old theatre pub dating from the late 19th century, which is reputed to have its…
London
Started in 1879, this venerable institution is where barristers, solicitors and other legal types from the Royal Courts of Justice across the way come to…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Flight Club elevates the game of darts from the musty pubs with beer-soaked carpets where it's often played to this super-slick venue with blinking…
Windsor & Eton
This bright, bubbly 16th-century pub is tucked into a cobbled lane opposite the castle; sit at its street-side tables and admire the fortifications. Chain…
Brighton & Hove
In fine weather this laid-back Brighton institution throws open its doors and windows, and tables spill out onto the pavement. You’ll be just as welcome…
London
For a pub that survived the Great Fire by 50m, the Hoop & Grapes is surprisingly lacking in atmosphere. The current structure probably dates from the 17th…
York
On a street that is notorious for its Saturday-night drunken revelry, Brigantes is a wood-panelled haven of peace and sophistication, with hand-pulled…
The West End
This venue is not quite the party place that Ku Bar Lisle St is and it therefore tends to be popular with a slightly older, smarter gay crowd. It's within…
South Cornwall
This cosy, old-style, whitewashed Portscatho pub dates from the 18th century and is all the better for it: expect worn wood, swirly carpets, plenty of…
South Cornwall
A popular late-night bar set into an old townhouse just a short walk from the cathedral. It looks small from the outside, but opens out Tardis-style into…
Wiltshire
Having a pint here means downing a drink at the only pub in the world inside a stone circle. The best table is the Well Seat, where the glass tabletop…
The Midlands & the Marches
This Grade II–listed, triple-decker space is styled after a neon-lit American dive bar, with retro, vintage and industrial decor, craft beers, and…
Whitby
The best place in town for atmosphere (though it might not look it from the outside) and real ale, with its impressive range of cask-conditioned beers…
Peak District
The ivy-draped Castle Inn has four centuries of practice in rejuvenating hamstrung hikers (and their dogs – pets are warmly welcomed here). Gourmet…
South Cornwall
Once the preferred haunt of Flushing's gig-rowers, but now a foodie's pub (mains £8 to £16). The feel is modern, but there are still a few nautically…
Birmingham
Narrow boats glide past the terrace of this 18th-century lock-keeper’s cottage, where the low-ceilinged interior is strung with nautical paraphernalia and…
St Ives
This whitewashed, beam-ceilinged boozer is as comfy as an old pair of slippers, with a few tables on the harbour and lots of local ales. On a sunny day,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This spacious music bar in the heart of Shoreditch has become an institution in the area. It has live performances six nights a week, ranging across jazz,…
The Lake District
For something a little more upscale than Ambleside's trad pubs, head down to this slinky wine bar for a glass of wine and a spot of local music. There are…
London
Informed staff can help you navigate the 400 or so imported wines that line the bare brick walls of this independent bar. Try to visit on a Tuesday when…
Nottingham
Split in two by a watery inlet, the Canal House is the best of the city's canal-front pubs, with plenty of waterside seating and beers by Nottingham-based…
Cumbria & the Lakes
As its name suggests, this popular place is stylishly shabby, with scruffy furniture, a bar made out of old crates and a determinedly chilled vibe. It's…
Nottingham
Local Goths flock to this dimly lit pub for the vampire vibe and theatrical decor (push the floor-to-ceiling basement 'bookcase' to reach the toilets), as…
South Cornwall
A decent coffee stop, next door to the Plaza Cinema. It's tiny – not much more than a chrome bar and a couple of tables – but there are often tempting…
Birmingham
Chinatown's Arcadian Centre, centred on an open-air plaza, is the gateway to Birmingham's hedonistic nightlife quarter south of New St station, with…
South Cornwall
Veryan's pub is a snug, old-school boozer – fireplaces, woodburners, brass knick-knacks and all. There are nooks and crannies to nestle down in, and a…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Going strong since 1861, old-school boozer Trent House out-cools many Newcastle bars because it isn't trying. There's a jukebox with jazz and electronica…
Keswick
A spit-and-sawdust pub that claims to be the oldest drinking den in town. It's owned by Jenning's Brewery, so you can sup on a pint of Cumberland or Sneck…
The West End
Ku is a three-tiered pleasure palace near Leicester Sq, with a cocktail bar and lounge above ground playing pop videos on wall-hung screens, and a proper,…
Nottingham
Its setting in a deconsecrated 19th-century church with soaring ceilings, glorious stained glass and flickering candles makes Nottingham's branch of this…
Oxford
Celebrating cycling culture in all its forms, this cool modern coffee shop pulls in caffeine fiends with its stripped-back, bare-white decor, easygoing…
Birmingham
Sit in perspex chairs in front of giant blow-ups of Hawaiian beaches and groove to rock and roll at this tiki bar. Tropical-themed cocktails include…
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