August 27, 2025
According to them, the best pubs in England

According to them, the best pubs in England

The telegraphs The guide for the 500 best pubs in England caused a flood of answers from readers – opinions are clearly strong when it comes to their preferred traditional venues. We poured the hundreds of comments under the guide to highlight some of the pubs they recommend.

The pubs that you love from our selection

In general, there was a lot of support for the pubs on our list, each selected by Guru, to “” your charming character, a welcome employee, a rich history and of natural-priced beer “.

From the Kobhugglers Inn, Lincoln, D. Richardson wrote: “Unexpected finding an outstanding pub is one of the really great experiences. Such an example was to go into the fighters when they were looking for a” real pub “before they had a meal. With a group of locals it was such a profound experience and said to them that it was one of the occasions that proved that God exists.

The fighter Inn, Lincoln

The fighter Inn, Lincoln

The discovery of an unexpected treasure also inspired the reader Joe Rice for a comment: “I and my brother were recently looking for a drink after a Santana appearance in Manchester.

In the meantime, John Moyes took the opportunity to scream after one of his locals: the LimeBurner’s arms in Nether Kellet, Lancashire. “I visit regularly and there is no doubt that it is a little jewel,” he said. “Wonderingly, it serves barrel beer (usually only one) that is always well maintained. It is in possession and is managed by a man, Joe Moore, who is a full-time sheep manufacturer, and he opens the pub when he is not working. He is well supported by his regular guests.

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The limbs: a little jewel – Asadour Guzelian

David Bissett was another reader who expressed approval for our list: “It is great to see so many good pubs,” he writes. “I just came back from one of these, the trainer and horses on the Weatheroak Hill, Worcestershire. My own IPA (Icknield Pale Ale) is very good, as is the Holden’s golden glow.

Maxwell Sawyers affection for one of our 500 pubs goes very far back. He explained: “When my parents moved from London to Stamford in 1953, our first home was the small house at the right end of the Jolly Brewer (it is now part of the pub) and then as a Brewery Inn kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, a bedroom on the first floor and in one (mine), in the top floor in the pub during the evenings.”

What is the perfect pub?

Mr. Bissett believes that independent property is the key, and other readers shared their thoughts about what makes the perfect pub.

“Great beer and employees and their ability to take care of this beer,” said Anthony Booty. “No television screens or fruit machines. Personally, I hate music that is pumped by the loudspeakers at a volume, all of which lets speak.

Emma Dixon added: “Depending on the season, I want different things: In winter I want at least a fire or a burner. Dark light and a general feeling of“ hygge ”as well as decent beer and wine. In summer I want a pleasant beer garden – ideally with a view – and a proven rosé of the glass. ”

According to readers, the price for a pint is also of crucial importance. “Last week I paid a shadow of less than £ 7 for a Guinness in my locals,” said one. “I won’t go back.” Thomas K added: “The perfect pub is my local, the real handmade ale sold for £ 3.80 per pint. Yes, £ 3.80 per pint!”

The pubs you believe in

Many readers took the opportunity to recommend pubs that they felt deserved and they were not all independent companies. “Shepherd not many ‘spoons’,” said John Smith, one of several who expressed his support for the budget pub chain.

Mark Turvey recommended the foolishness in Napton in Warwickshire. “The” story “is made to a certain extent, since it was not always a pub,” he admitted, “but the decor, the right pub atmosphere and the greeting, which went out for locals and visitors equally.”

The foolishness in NaptonThe foolishness in Napton

The foolishness in Napton: A Channel Jewel – Sheila Halsall/Alamy Stock Photo

Richard Lotherington praised the Halzepron inn near Gunwalloe, Cornwall, for his “excellent meal, well -tended beers and the best view of the country on Mounts Bay”.

Stephen Gibbs had another pub in Liverpool, which was expanded to select 10. “But please note that the Grapes Pub in the Rosco Street in Liverpool City Center is my absolute favorite.”

Alison Durham’s favorite? “The Princess Louise on Holborn … or the crown in Belfast.”

Princess Louise Pub LondonPrincess Louise Pub London

The Princess Louise: Elegant and yet inviting – Tim E White/Alamy Stock Photo

Rob Trevor proposed an additional pub in West Yorkshire to decide our selection of 12. “The three pigeons in Halifax are an absolute jewel,” he said, “with a loyal restored interior from the 1930s, traditional cass beers from Osset Brewery and warm welcome worker. Perfect for a visit to the piece hall or the Halifax Town Club!”

Paul Thomas led to the fellow of readership to the Pflug & Harrow in Litlington, East Sussex. “It has a great garden and the food is fantastic. It is a fingerless tub in the heart of the cozy green hills of the South Downs.”

Interior of the Three Pigeons Pub in Halifax, Calderdale, Great BritainInterior of the Three Pigeons Pub in Halifax, Calderdale, Great Britain

The three pigeons in Halifax have a wooden fire for the winter months – Alamy Stock Photo/Kevin Walsh

R Lowth added: “I can’t believe the old crown in Hesket Newmarket [Cumbria] Is not on the list! The first pub in Great Britain with a large selection of barrel beers from the brewery next door. “

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