Must-see nightlife in The United Kingdom

Fats

Cumbria & the Lakes

A less hectic alternative to Botchergate's pubs. There are DJs and comedy nights regularly.

Mr Thomas' Chop House

Manchester

An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as a meal (mains £14 to £16).

Black Lion Hotel

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Friendly bar with low beams and lots of dining space, but lacks character and atmosphere.

Angel Inn

Southeast Wales

The crux of village life is never short of good beer and friendly locals.

CoCo

Torquay

Balearic beats, classy cocktails and a sea-view terrace.

Revenge

Brighton & Hove

Nightly disco with occasional drag and cabaret acts.

Cargo

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…

Churchill Arms

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…

Missing Bean

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…

Nantyffin Cider Mill

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…

WOW

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…

Planet Coffee

Yorkshire

At the heart of Hull's trendy Newland Ave district, this was one of the first independent coffee shops to open in Hull and still has a crowd of faithful…

Dome

Plymouth

Expect grandstand water views and a wide range of cocktails (from classic bellinis to espresso martinis) at the Dome. Plus a pianist tinkling the ivories…