Chester
An old-fashioned boozer with a lovely atmosphere, the Falcon is great for a pint, especially the selection of Samuel Smyth ales, wheat beers and ciders;…
Must-see nightlife in The United Kingdom
London
Marooned among a sea of soulless office blocks a short walk from Tower Hill, this slim, nautically themed 1802 pub has an ornately decorated facade and…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Pop into the slate-floored Joiners for a pint from the pub's own on-site microbrewery. A drop of the hoppy Three Cliffs Gold Ale is the one to try. It…
The Midlands & the Marches
In the atmospheric Lanes – a tangle of alleys south of the High St – this old-fashioned pub has fine draught ales and a crowd that rates its drinks by…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Real ales, real ciders and plenty of locals catching up under the low, twisted roof-beams of this 18th-century pub in the narrow-laned heart of Dol…
The Lake District
This brewpub produces its own award-winning beers such as Cockermouth Pride, Lakeland Honey Beer and Cuddy Lugs. You can watch the vats at work through a…
Bristol
Around 40 varieties of cider are served on this converted barge, including raspberry, strawberry and six perries (pear cider). Best enjoyed at a table set…
Nottingham
Nottingham's original cocktail bar rocks the Lace Market with DJ sets and quirky takes on favourites such as elderflower mojitos. The roof terrace gets…
Cambridge
Hip hop, dancehall, R&B, techno, funk, indie, house and garage; top-name DJs and club nights – you'll find it all at Cambridge's most popular club, the…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Ale was already flowing at this low-ceilinged pub when rhyming couplets gushed from Shakespeare's quill. Flowers frame the whitewashed facade; there's a…
Exeter
In 1835 this was a warehouse, now its red-brick, barrel-vaulted ceilings stretch back from a thoroughly modern bar. The tables outside are a popular spot…
Peak District
The cosiest of Buxton's pubs, this 17th-century coaching inn has a warren of rooms full of original features, proper cask ales and a lively crowd that…
Bristol
Cliftonites make a beeline for this village local for a post-work pint, drawn by the mini armchairs, log burner, a beer terrace framed by fairy lights and…
Plymouth
Stone walls, wooden benches, parts of wooden sailing ships, real ales, live music and Thursday-night jam sessions make this 16th-century drinking den a…
Anglesey & the North Coast
If you're after a pint, this converted 18th-century waterfront customs house is your best bet. In summer, grab a seat outside; it's a great spot for…
The Lake District
Right in the heart of town, this old whitewashed inn is the best pub in Ambleside, with hearty pub mains, good ales and a busy outside terrace. It's a…
Leith
The Starbank is an oasis of fine ales and good, homemade food on Edinburgh's windswept waterfront. In summer there's a sunny conservatory and in winter a…
The Cairngorms
Lively local pub that operates under the wing of the Cairngorm Brewery. It's popular with hikers and climbers, and serves a good range of real ales and…
South Cornwall
Cocktails and continental beers served in a Georgian townhouse, all designer light bulbs and curvy furniture. There's a wooden patio behind, and hotel…
Bristol
An endearingly traditional boozer near the university with a cosy bar, leather bench seats, at least eight real ales on tap, and a plant-framed walled…
Whitby
A popular watering hole at the bottom of the 199 steps, serving Timothy Taylor ales, Whitby crab sandwiches and fish and chips, and great views over the…
Bristol
Bristol's club-boat has nights for all moods: electro-punk, indie, disco and new wave, plus regular live gigs during the week. Check the website for the…
Brighton & Hove
Some of the city’s top club nights are held at this ear-numbing venue. The music is top priority here, attracting big name acts and a young, up-for-it…
Canterbury
A stylish after-hours bar where you can relax over a cocktail or rare rum upstairs before heading down to the Cellar Bar. Occasional live music at…
Glasgow
Downstairs on cosmopolitan John St, Underground sports a relaxed crowd and, crucially, a free jukebox. You’ll be listening to indie rather than Abba here.
Inverness
Offering a tempting selection of craft beers, this pub has a wee suntrap of a terrace out the front. It's a great place for a pint on a summer afternoon.
Exeter
At Exeter's main LGBT venue you'll find two bars, club nights, classy cocktails, funky lights, glittery features and crowds of people having a good time.
The Channel Islands
As local as it gets, the Mermaid is where you come for some island gossip, to play a few games of pool, or drink a pint of Thatcher's on the sunny patio.
Yorkshire
Inside pretty Paragon Arcade, this Australian-style speciality coffeehouse is bright, minimalist and focused firmly on the main event: excellent coffee.
Fort William
The Grog & Gruel is a traditional-style, wood-panelled pub with an excellent range of cask ales from regional Scottish and English microbreweries.
Glasgow
This popular Manchester club's Glasgow branch is a cheery spot, not too scene-y, with all welcome. It makes for a fun place to finish off a night out.
North York Moors National Park
The old town's three pubs all have their calling cards; at Ye Dolphin it's the real ale and folk music nights on Fridays, Saturdays and some Mondays.
Plymouth
A bijou hang-out where you can sample taster-sized glasses of your chosen vintages. It's at the Royal William Yard, 2 miles west of the city centre.
The Midlands & the Marches
Dating from 1530, Derby's oldest pub has regular live music in the beer garden as well as pub quizzes and 'medium nights' with guest psychics.
Peak District
The Scotsman’s Pack is a traditional inn serving hearty food and real ale, named for the Scottish packmen who stopped here to sell tweeds.
Torquay
DJ sets, gloriously over-the-top decor, neon-lit bars, 80 cocktails and friendly staff keep the party crowd happy at this harbourside spot.
Dorset
A picture-perfect, rambling thatched inn with a swish new interior, garden and regularly changing selection of prime Dorset ciders.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Mixed but mainly gay, this massive four-floor club has flashing lights, a pumping sound system and lots of suggestive posing.
Torquay
Set in the historic Scala buildings, the Foundry sits in a cluster of clubs hosting top-flight DJs, acoustic acts and bands.
The Midlands & the Marches
The Tap serves its own brews, guest ales and over 80 craft beers from around the world in elegant Victorian surrounds.
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