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25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die
The Spaniards Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

1. The Spaniards Inn

8.6
Spaniards Rd, Hampstead, Greater London
Pub · Hampstead · 83 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This historic pub on the site of a tollgate was once the haunt of highwaymen, who when caught were hanged nearby. The pub appears in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers and in Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Cherub Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

2. Cherub Inn

8.1
13 Higher St, Dartmouth, Devon
Pub · 5 tips and reviews

HreodgarcynnHreodgarcynn: Excellent old (and traditional) pub in the heart of Dartmouth. Cosy, with a very good selection of ales.

The Fur and Feather Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

3. The Fur and Feather Inn

8.1
Salhouse Road, Woodbastwick, Norwich, Norfolk
Brewery · 11 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Holsgrove: Really good pub food. Serious portions! The Woodfordes Brewery is right next-door so you always get a great pint. Read more.

The Nutshell is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

4. The Nutshell

7.8
17 The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Pub · 5 tips and reviews

Ron S.Ron Stites: the nutshell is one of smallest pubs in the UK. supposable 101 people crammed into this place. we had 10 in there and i was looking for elbow room. Its definitly a must see enjoy your visit cheers.

The Pelican is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

5. The Pelican

Norwich road, Tacolneston, Norfolk
Pub · 2 tips and reviews

Jon E.Jon Eastwood: Try the swallowtail, lovely light ale

6. The Feathers Hotel

6.2
Bull Ring, Ludlow, Shropshire
Hotel · 7 tips and reviews

Gareth W.Gareth Williams: Nice to call in just for a drink and a look around

The Skirrid Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

7. The Skirrid Inn

7.2
A465, Llanvihangel Crucorney, County Borough of Blaenau Gwent
Pub · 7 tips and reviews

Daniel ダニエルDaniel ダニエル: The oldest Inn in Wales.

Jerusalem Tavern is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

8. Jerusalem Tavern

55 Britton St (at St John's Path), London, Greater London
Pub · Clerkenwell · 73 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The current tavern dates back to 1720, but inns of the same name have stood here since the 14th century. They’re named after the Priory of St.John of Jerusalem which used to stand nearby.

The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

9. The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant

8.7
Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria
Gastropub · 35 tips and reviews

Andy V.Andy Vale: Exceptional view, sit outside if it is a nice day.

The Butcher's Hook Alehouse is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

10. The Butcher's Hook Alehouse

8.2
7 Manor Farm Rd, Southampton, Hampshire
Pub · Bitterne Park · 5 tips and reviews

Rachael B.Rachael Birchall: Amazing place!

The Briton's Protection is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

11. The Briton's Protection

8.8
50 Great Bridgewater St. (Albion St.), Manchester
Pub · City Centre · 20 tips and reviews

Rob G.Rob Gregg: Come in for an evening and sample their impressive variety of whisky.

Fingle Bridge Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

12. Fingle Bridge Inn

7.7
Drewsteignton, Drewsteignton, Devon
Pub · 5 tips and reviews

Catherine M.Catherine Martin: Lovely place great food worth the detour

Birch Hall Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

13. Birch Hall Inn

Beck Hole Rd, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Pub · 2 tips and reviews
Haunch of Venison is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

14. Haunch of Venison

7.8
1 Minster St, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pub · 8 tips and reviews

Steve F.Steve Ferris: Make sure you ingest some venison during your visit

The White Lion is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

15. The White Lion

7.3
Audley Rd, Barthomley, Cheshire
Pub · 3 tips and reviews

Adrian C.Adrian Cockburn: Great wee pub, perfectly situated to relieve the monotony of the M6!

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

16. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

8.4
1 Brewhouse Yard (Castle Rd), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Pub · City Centre West · 90 tips and reviews

Scott H.Scott Hibberson: Good choice of real ales. Check out Museum room upstairs.

Stein Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

17. Stein Inn

7.4
Macleods Terrace, Stein, Highland
Pub · 6 tips and reviews

Casey L.Casey Lau: Come here to eat and drink at Skye's oldest pub (200 years old) and stay for the amazing sunset.

The Eagle & Child is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

18. The Eagle & Child

7.7
49 St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Pub · 59 tips and reviews

OxfordReadingCornerOxfordReadingCorner: Love to sit with a drink and read in this pub. Such a special feeling to read the Hobbit here knowing the story just born at this place!

19. The Grove

Kings Nympton
Pub · No tips or reviews
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

20. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

8.7
145 Fleet St (at Whitefriars St), London, Greater London
Pub · City of London · 168 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Opening shortly after the Great Fire, this ancient pub was regularly visited by Dr Johnson when he was taking a break from writing the first English dictionary, at his home in nearby Gough Square.

Crown Posada is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

21. Crown Posada

8.6
31 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne
Pub · 19 tips and reviews

RobRob: First things first, A very small pub! they say Threes A crowd! it almost is in here. Brilliant ales, proper old boozer, and a working gramophone for music. oozing with character.

The Groes Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

22. The Groes Inn

7.5
Tyn-y-Groes, Conwy, Conwy County Borough
Bed and Breakfast · 3 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Cullen: Full Welsh breakfast is to die for!

Rod & Line Inn is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

23. Rod & Line Inn

7.0
Church Rd (Tideford), Cornwall, Cornwall
Pub · 2 tips and reviews

Paolo M.Paolo Moretti: Just amazing!

The Dove is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

24. The Dove

8.8
19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, Greater London
Pub · 73 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This cosy riverside pub dates back to the 16th century, and boasts the smallest bar in England – 4 foot 2 inches by 7 foot 10 inches.

Shipwright's Arms is one of 25 Pubs You Must Drink In Before You Die.

25. Shipwright's Arms

6.2
Faversham, Kent ME13 7TU, Faversham, Kent
Pub · 2 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Traverse: Quite a small place so don't turn up with a big group of Scooterists lol nice log fire tho and bar staff with long faces