Must-see nightlife in Great Britain

  • Bull

    North London

    One of Islington’s liveliest pubs (with DJs on weekend nights and sports events on TV), the Bull serves a large range of draught lager, real ales, fruit…

  • Munro's

    Glasgow

    An enticing destination for a session of craft beer, this comfortable neighbourhood pub has lots of options, including several kegs of guest ales. The…

  • Prince Regent

    The West End

    With rich upholstered furniture, regal colours on the walls and gold-framed mirrors, the Prince Regent has pulled out the stops on decor – for a pub, in…

  • Cross Keys

    The West End

    Frequented by loyal locals who come for pints and calorific fry-ups, the Cross Keys is Covent Garden’s tourist-free local pub. Eccentric landlord John has…

  • Draft House

    The West End

    Although you can line your tummy with decent nosh, Draft House (and its nine other branches strewn throughout London) is largely about the beer choice it…

  • White Horse

    Oxford

    Every inch the quintessential old English pub, this tiny 16th-century inn was a favourite retreat for TV detective Inspector Morse, and attracts Morse…

  • Duke of Wellington

    The West End

    This twin-floored pub off Old Compton St attracts a beardy, fun-loving gay crowd, welcoming friendly comers of all persuasions. A classic jumping-off…

  • Big Society

    Oxford

    Revamped to meet the needs of students – table football, table tennis, cheap food, hand-pumped ales and the latest craft beers – rather than the car…

  • Jericho Tavern

    Oxford

    A sturdy four-square fixture on Jericho’s main street, this veteran pub has benefitted from an appealing modern makeover, and now places a strong emphasis…

  • 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…

  • City Arms

    Cardiff

    Affectionately known in these parts as an 'old man's pub' – despite it attracting just as many young folk – the City Arms is an unpretentious kind of…

  • Vodka Wodka

    Glasgow

    Every vodka drinker's dream, Vodka Wodka has more varieties of the stealthy poison than you could possibly conquer in one sitting. Its brushed-metal bar…

  • Spiritualist

    Glasgow

    This former library still features lofty shelving but these days it's craft gins and spirits that they bear. The noble, high-ceilinged interior of this…

  • 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…

  • Yard

    Cardiff

    Occupying the site of an 18th-century brewery, Yard sports an industrial-chic decor of stainless steel, polished copper pipes and zinc ducting, with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Castle Hotel

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    This large, handsome, family run pub has a rambling sequence of low-ceilinged rooms with log fires, along with 15 guest bedrooms and a restaurant. The Red…

  • 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…

  • Lorne Bar

    Oban

    A traditional pub with a lovely old island bar, polished brass fittings, stained glass and a beer garden, the Lorne serves local real ales, as well as…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Drum & Monkey

    Glasgow

    Dark wood and marble columns frame this attractive drinking emporium, peppered with church pews and leather lounge chairs. Its cosy and relaxing vibe…

  • 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…

  • Nine Yards

    Cardiff

    Billing itself as a prosecco bar, patisserie and Peroni specialist, Nine Yards serves coffee and lip-smacking sweet treats (the cannoli are particularly…

  • 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…

  • Lab 22

    Cardiff

    The decor's all over the place (prohibition speakeasy meets Buddha bar meets mad-scientist's lair) but the bar staff are slick enough to distract from any…

  • Pilot

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Stained glass, polished wood and a roaring fire set an immediately comforting tone, but it's the beer that the grizzled bunch of blokes propping up the…

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