Southeast Wales
A traditional pub tucked down a pedestrian lane, the Hen & Chickens hosts live jazz sessions on Sunday afternoons (outside when it's sunny) and occasional…
Must-see nightlife in Great Britain
Exeter
The Exeter Cosy Club outpost occupies a former 1920s hospital X-ray department. The vibe is buzzy; the clientele is smart; and the decor is a mix of…
Cardiff
This hip three-storey venue merges a cafe, cocktail bar and live-music venue. Good-looking bartenders swish together two-for-£10 cocktails during daily…
Keswick
A cosy corner wine bar that also serves good lunches and evening tapas (£4 to £10).
St Ives
The open-plan Hub is the heart of St Ives' (admittedly limited) nightlife: coffee and burgers by day, cocktails after dark and a great location on the…
Cardiff
The 'home of the '90s vibe' is exactly what you'd expect it to be. If you were there in the Britpop heyday, prepare to bop around your handbag all night…
Northeast England
Encased in ivory-coloured tiles, this salt-of-the-earth 1850-built traditional pub is great for a pint of real ale while watching a Newcastle United match.
The West End
This hugely popular lesbian and gay bar and club with a late licence plays pop and other nonsense (imagine Donna Summer's 'Last Dance') till the wee hours.
Cardiff
A large bar with an open, breezy feel and a 1st-floor terrace with a view of the bay. DJs spin on weekends and there's occasionally live music on Fridays.
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
This ivy-clad, family-run, traditional pub is ideal for whiling away a wet afternoon with a pint of Timothy Taylor's ale, a hearty meal and a good book.
Greater Glasgow
Designed by a Mackintosh disciple, this is Paisley's best pub, with original dark wood fittings and several guest ales on tap. There's no food, though.
Glasgow
This lager labyrinth with its fantasy-realm elven treehouse feel could be an Escher sketch brought to life, and it's a cut above most Irish theme pubs.
Exeter
Scuffed floorboards, crowded-in tables and walls smothered in an eyebrow-raising array of collectables set the scene at this atmospheric drinking den.
Plymouth
The Swallow has been a friendly fixture of Plymouth's gay scene for 25 years. The vibe is relaxed, in keeping with its pool table and karaoke nights.
The Lake District
With its sputtering fires and inglenook bar, this 16th-century coaching inn on the A591 makes a fine place for a pint and a simple pie supper.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
This small late-night bar has dance music upstairs and more mainstream tunes downstairs. Look out for drag queen–hosted events and parties.
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This down-to-earth and welcoming backstreet pub attracts a friendly bunch of relaxed locals for its quirky decor, great music and good times.
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
A large rusty anchor sets an appropriately nautical tone for this appealing local pub, which serves the Gower Brewery's range of real ales.
York
Popular and atmospheric pub in a 16th-century building, with a small beer garden and a good range of ales. And it's haunted…
Liverpool
A traditional pub with a beer garden; the fact that John and Cynthia Lennon liked coming here still draws the curious.
The Lake District
Pleasant cafe with views of the river and church – perfect for tea and scones or a slice of post-hike cake.
The Lake District
Bowness' oldest boozer, dating back to 1612 and offering lashings of rough-beamed, low-ceilinged atmosphere.
South Cornwall
Classy little wine bar that serves several vintages by the glass, and also holds regular film screenings.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
A determinedly old-fashioned free house with a lively atmosphere, sports screens and sticky floors.
The Midlands & the Marches
On a sunny day, the courtyard at this pub serving real ales and artisan ciders fills with locals.
Nottingham
Cocktail specialist Tilt mixes up classics and house creations in intimate, candlelit surrounds.
Brighton & Hove
And they ain’t talking Victoria or Elizabeth! Plenty of camp cabaret and karaoke at this pub.
The Lake District
Traditional pub with plenty of local ales on tap, mostly from the owners' Robinson's Brewery.
Manchester
An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as a meal (mains £14 to £16).
Manchester
Popular bar with DJs and a live-mic night on Wednesdays that is especially well-frequented.
Cumbria & the Lakes
A less hectic alternative to Botchergate's pubs. There are DJs and comedy nights regularly.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Friendly bar with low beams and lots of dining space, but lacks character and atmosphere.
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cargo has seen better days but still packs in a crowd several nights weekly. Under its brick railway arches, you’ll find a dance floor and bar, and there…
Notting Hill & West London
With its cascade of geraniums and Union Jack flags swaying in the breeze, the Churchill Arms is quite a sight on Kensington Church St. Renowned for its…
Oxford
Check out the artisanal roastery that’s responsible for one of Oxford’s favourite cafes, then pause over a flat white before grabbing a bag of the house…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Although the food isn't what it once was, this 16th-century drovers' inn is still an atmospheric place for a drink, with bare stone, exposed roof beams…
Cardiff
A strange mix of industrial and camp (exposed ducting, chandeliers and a sequined fireplace), WOW offers 'cheeky hour' drink specials from 4pm to 9pm…
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