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…
Must-see nightlife in Great Britain
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…
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,…
East London
Built in the 19th century, this lovely old boozer has a series of handsome rooms set around a central bar. The front bar and saloon are the most convivial…
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…
St Andrews
Rather staid compared to some of the wilder student-driven drinking options, this likeable pub keeps it real with traditional features, an island bar,…
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…
East London
The White Swan is a fun East End kind of place, with a large dance floor, a basement club and a more relaxed pub area. Club classics and cheesy pop…
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…
South Bank
This crowd-pleaser on Bermondsey St is well loved by locals who come for a cheeky weeknight pint or Sunday lunch. There is a nice beer patio at the back,…
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…
Shropshire
Traditional 17th-century Loggerheads has a crop of small, cosy corners including the Poet's Room hung with portraits of Samuel Beckett, Ted Hughes and…
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…
North Pembrokeshire
With aged stone walls and red-and-black chequer-board tiles, this is a proper locals' pub – and the best place in Newport to watch the rugby. There's a…
The Atlantic Highway
In the upper part of the village, this whitewashed inn is a cosy place for a pint. It retains much of its period atmosphere, with fittings from open…
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…
North Pembrokeshire
Built in 1593, this remote and rustic place on the western side of Dinas Island is a great place to break a coast walk with a pint and a quick bite. The…
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,…
East London
Occupying a cavernous brick warehouse right on the canal, No 90 serves craft beer, wine and cocktails to local artists and Sunday sippers. DJs play most…
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…
The Atlantic Highway
The local's choice, a short walk from the harbour, with a couple of open fires and a friendly atmosphere. It's freehold, so there's a good selection of…
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…
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…
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…
East Cornwall
Popular ale-drinker's pub, with toby jugs, vintage photos and beer mats adorning the walls, and at least six ales and a local scrumpy on tap. Basic pub…
North Cornwall
In business since 1803, this quaint old boozer is a reliable pint stop, with St Austell ales on tap. Old rudders, ships' wheels and even a croc's head…
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…
