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…
Must-see nightlife in Great Britain
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…
Dumfries & Galloway
This attractive central bar has craft beer and a good atmosphere. It also does breakfasts, basic snacks and sandwiches during the day, and simple, cheap…
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,…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The Boar's Head is a lively local pub, with sofas in the back room, sports on the TV in the front bar, a sunny beer garden overlooking the river, and a…
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…
Inverness
Stuck beneath the ugliest building on the riverfront, Johnny Foxes is a big and boisterous Irish bar with a wide range of food served all day and live…
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…
Butterfly and the Pig Southside
Glasgow
The southern incarnation of this well-loved Bath St bar occupies an extravagantly decorated traditional pub opposite Queens Park. It's a laid-back,…
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…
Cardiff
One of the oldest pubs in the city and a long-standing gay venue, this Victorian bar retains its handsome stained glass, polished wood and ceramic tiles…
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…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
This cosy, traditional pub serves a range of real ales to a cast of local characters amid old timber beams and angling paraphernalia. Try counting the…
Glasgow
Set across three levels, this outpost of an Edinburgh brewery offers some 20 taps of quality craft beer, some of which is brewed here, and a few…
Cardiff
We rate the cocktails and ambience much more highly than the food at this hip cafe-bar directly opposite the National Museum. Slink into the comfy chairs,…
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…
Cardiff
Occupying the corner of the main street and a shady lane, Peppermint has a pleasant interior (curved banquettes, feature wallpaper and a long bar), but it…
Glasgow
Near Queens Park station, this upbeat spot doles out more than a hundred varieties of rum. It backs up the Caribbean theme with Jamaican and Creole…
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…
Southeast Wales
A Victorian stationmaster's house with flagstone floors and wood-burning stoves, the Foxhunter is now an appealing country pub serving hearty meals. It's…
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…
Portree (Port Righ)
Portree's pubs are nothing special, but the Isles Inn is more atmospheric than most. The Jacobean bar, with its flagstone floor and open fires, pulls in a…
Ullapool
Known as the FBI, this character-laden waterfront inn is a popular spot where locals and visitors go to mingle. The food isn't anything special but it's…
Skye
You can enjoy a bar meal of Cullen skink or roast venison (food served noon to 9pm) washed down with Isle of Skye Brewery ale at the public bar in the…
Fort William
The lounge here enjoys a good view over the loch, and the bar exudes a relaxed, jovial atmosphere where climbers and tourists can work off leftover energy…
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,…
Glasgow
This student favourite on a West End backstreet near the River Kelvin is a relaxed den that serves nearly a hundred different teas and other infusions. It…
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…
Cambridge
Bringing a South Pacific vibe to the centre of Cambridge, Lola Lo specialises in cocktails and themed nights, featuring house, chart, commercial dance,…
South Cornwall
This is where the locals hang out in Flushing, a traditional village pub with benches on the street, an open log fire and plenty of beers on tap. Pub…
Southeast Wales
This 16th-century coaching inn gets packed to the rafters during rugby games but it's a great place for a quiet beer or pub meal otherwise. Upstairs there…
Nottingham
An underground club for those who like their bass heavy and their beats supercharged, Stealth is attached to live music venue the Rescue Rooms.
Keswick
Benches, beams, hearths, rugs: the old Dog is the picture of a Lakeland pub. Look out for Thirst Rescue ale, which donates part of its proceeds to the…
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