A plain, simple and unspoilt pub in the heart of a pretty Berkshire hamlet. Listed in CAMRA's historic pub inventory for its true classic, rural 1930...
The exquisite Bull Inn at Sonning is the picture of what a country pub should be, the old beams and inglenook fireplace essential ingredients. Of cour...
This chocolate-box-pretty thatched pub was gutted by fire in 2005 and has been lovingly restored by the current publicans. Its interior is every bit a...
Listed in the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropubs 2013. Lost in the tranquil Berkshire countryside, The Pot Kiln is a 'must visit...
Winner of not one, but four awards from trade magazine 'thePublican' in 2009; 'Freehouse of the Year,' 'Pub of the Year,' 'Classic Pub Food of the Yea...
Good Pub Guide’s Pub of the Year 2013The Cock at Hemingford Grey achieves a perfect balance between pub and restaurant. The pub side is a...
The small village of Ufford has two outstanding features, an imposing church and an excellent pub. This discreet honey coloured stone building hides i...
Although the 'perfect pub' is subjective, this one comes pretty close. Its location, high above the Cheshire Plain, affords spectacular views to the...
A beautifully rustic village pub in the Derbyshire Dales, harking back to an era when simple pleasures like good beer and conversation were what matte...
The plain exterior of this 200 year old pub hides a mellow and atmospheric interior. The low beams, stone walls and flagstone floor catch the light fr...
Not to be confused with the Eyre Arms in Calver, just a short drive away, this is an idyllic little pub is located just north of Bakewell. The buildin...
Next to the south gate of historic Hardwick Hall...
Deep in the Derbyshire Peaks, the Plough offers an exceptionally high standard of comfort and hospitality. The split level bars of this cosy 16th cent...
The new managers at the Castle want to create a 'whatever the customer wants' attitude, so ask. They want also to restore the pub, emphasising its l...
In a maze of single track Devon roads the Nobody Inn is on the edge of the village of Doddiscomsleigh, a few miles south-west of Exeter. This charming...
A word of caution! The Turf opens only at weekends in October, November and March and is closed December to February. It is also tricky to find and no...
This humble Hampshire pub can justly claim to be the first home of English cricket. The Bat and Ball at Hambledon is opposite the Broadhalfpenny Down,...
Difficult to find but well worth the effort, the pretty 17th century Bush Inn sits beside the gentle River Itchen, just off a winding country lane. Tr...
This is a simple country pub, nothing flowery, but like a classic flower pot, it's practical and timeless. The two bars have an unfussy rustic charm. ...
Its official name is the White Horse Inn although the pub sign's frame hangs empty. This is one of those perfect pubs that you just don't want to le...
Enjoy the rustic beauty of this thatched, 12th century country pub, sitting opposite the church in the pretty hamlet of Chalton. The Red Lion is timel...
Away from Hampstead village, on the heath, is a cluster of pretty white weatherboarded buildings. One of them is the Spaniards Inn. The country lane t...
The Bottle House at Smarts Hill is a pretty traditional pub serving good ales, decent wines and exceptional food. It has been named the Good Pub Guide...
This historic pub is in the picturesque Tudor village of Chiddingstone, which is owned by the National Trust. The village was first recorded in 814 AD...
In a prominent position overlooking the village green, the Crown Inn at Groombridge is a pretty hung-tiled 16th century pub. It's a relaxed and rusti...
The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech is one of those fantastic pubs you don’t want to leave. It has a wonderful atmospheric interior, the service is warm and...
A beautiful and relaxing place to stay, eat and drink. With its roots in the 14th century, you'd expect a wealth of oak beams, low ceilings and expose...
The extraordinary Lord Crewe Arms occupies the abbot's lodgings, kitchens and guest house of a former 12th century abbey in Blanchland. Its atmospher...
This eccentric folly was started in 1742 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Edgehill; the first battle of the English Civil War. It has a ...
If it wasn't for the pub sign outside you'd assume you'd stumbled into an antique shop, although not a regular one. Inside this stone pub is a mass...
There are several reasons to visit this exceptional pub; there's the wonderful views across the wide River Orwell; the charming and characterful old b...
Despite having been voted Suffolk County Dining Pub of the Year 2008 and receiving 2 AA Rosettes, this is still essentially a pub that serves great fo...
This 12th century thatched inn doesn't disappoint, it's as lovely on the inside, as it is strikingly pretty on the outside. Comfortable and charming...
This beautiful 17th century country pub has retained its charm, despite changes of ownership and managers over recent years. There are still plenty of...
This is one of those pubs you just keep going back to. Thirty odd years ago it was a Ruddles pub, almost unknown in Surrey and it hasn't really change...
The Parrot in Forest Green is one of those pubs that has it all. It's a pleasant pub with low beams and open fireplaces, full of rustic charm. Despite...
The 'Skim' sits on a tranquil hill above beautiful Reigate Heath. It's a small place really, but somehow manages to pack in the crowds. The front 'ext...
The pretty, whitewashed Volunteer has served the local community of Sutton Abinger since 1870. Converted from a row of farm cottages, the long, narrow...
The William IV is an exquisite 16th century country pub in the Surrey Hills conservation area. It has a flagged stone floor, inglenook fireplace with ...
Shere is one of the prettiest villages in Surrey, its attractive half-timbered buildings line the narrow lanes, the tiny River Tillingbourne gurgles t...
A truly lovely place, with all you could wish for in a country pub, the Coach and Horses is in a quiet spot in Danehill, south of East Grinstead. It h...
A pretty Sussex pub overlooking the village green. It's origins are 16th century and has the feel of a very old pub, with lots of exposed brickwork, s...
This lovely 16th century freehouse is full of rustic charm. Two bars have flagstone floors, low beamed ceilings and inglenook fireplaces; the friendly...
The pretty Sussex village of Alfriston has many ancient buildings and the George Inn is one of them. Granted a licence in 1397, it was originally a si...
A pretty pub, bright and airy, with lots of old world charm. A good balance between a pub and restaurant, so popping in just for a pint isn't an issu...
The Royal Oak is a gorgeous little country pub we'd all like to be our local. A series of rambling low beamed bars run the length of this old pub, no...
This pretty, honey coloured cottage was built in the 12th century for the stonemasons who worked on the nearby church. When it became a pub is unsure ...
A superb pub lazing on the banks of the Grand Union Canal just south of Long Itchington. Sit outside and enjoy the slow passing of narrow boats or rel...
Historically inns were always a 'cut above' the alehouses and taverns, and The Lamb at Hindon carries on that tradition. Built in the mid 18th centur...
Located in a pretty Wiltshire village, this charming 16th century thatched pub is a short walk from the Kennet and Avon canal. The cosy bars are tradi...
The Gardeners Arms can be summed up in two words, simple perfection. Down a long lane in Bilton, just north of Harrogate, this 18th century stone cott...
The Greyhound is a pretty little whitewashed pub next to the Norman church in the ancient village of Saxton, near Tadcaster. Converted from a farmhous...