Must-see nightlife in England

  • Barrio Angel

    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…

  • Bradley’s Spanish Bar

    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…

  • Nell Gwynne Tavern

    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…

  • Madison

    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…

  • White Horse

    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)…

  • Catch

    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…

  • Cumberland Arms

    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…

  • Salisbury

    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…

  • Victoria

    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…

  • El Vino

    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…

  • Flight Club

    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…

  • Carpenters Arms

    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…

  • Dorset

    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…

  • Hoop & Grapes

    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…

  • Brigantes Bar

    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…

  • Ku Bar Frith St

    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…

  • Plume of Feathers

    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…

  • Vertigo

    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…

  • Red Lion

    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…

  • Brooklyn Social

    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…

  • Station Inn

    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…

  • Castle Inn

    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…

  • Royal Standard

    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…

  • Canalside Cafe

    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…

  • Sloop Inn

    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,…

  • Old Street Records

    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,…

  • Lily

    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…

  • Humble Grape

    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…

  • Canal House

    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…

  • Shabby Scholar

    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…

  • Pit & Pendulum

    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…

  • Blend 71

    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…

  • Arcadian Centre

    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…

  • New Inn

    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…

  • Trent House

    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…

  • George Hotel

    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…

  • Ku Bar

    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,…

  • Pitcher & Piano

    Nottingham

    Its setting in a deconsecrated 19th-century church with soaring ceilings, glorious stained glass and flickering candles makes Nottingham's branch of this…

  • Peloton Espresso

    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…

  • Island Bar

    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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