The West End
Named after the doctor who established that cholera was a waterborne disease (a replica of the culprit water pump, the key to his discovery, is across the…
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Oxford
You’ve got to laugh! This gloriously authentic century-old pub stripped out its lovely old fittings a few years ago, reinvented itself as a hip modern bar…
Glasgow
There's a basement bar for all types on Bath St, with subversive hideaways under brokers' offices and a range of vibes. This one is low-lit and casual but…
Oxford
This sprawling central bar-restaurant offers a full food menu that centres on an all-day brunch, but the key to its essential identity lies in the latter…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Nicknamed the 'disco pub', this relaxed venue has two intimate spaces with hedonistic nights of house, funk, soul and, of course, disco. The site's had a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Glasgow
Dark wood and marble columns frame this attractive drinking emporium, peppered with church pews and leather lounge chairs. Its cosy and relaxing vibe…
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…
Cardiff
Billing itself as a prosecco bar, patisserie and Peroni specialist, Nine Yards serves coffee and lip-smacking sweet treats (the cannoli are particularly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Derry (Londonderry)
With wooden booths, leather sofas and roaring fires, the Blackbird hasn't sacrificed comfort and cosiness in its bid to create a modern space. The kitchen…
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…
