The best pubs Southwest

This typical pub, opened since 1760, offers concerts every Saturday, a good selection of beers and traditional English dishes. Also accommodation.

The Old Green Tree is a charming little pub with more than 300 years of history, which has kept its traditional setting and friendly atmosphere, on the corner of a charming alleyway. There are always good local reals and it is also possible to eat there. Moreover, the menu is rather interesting even if it goes without saying that the place is especially famous for its Fish & Chips. One of the great classics of Bath and still a place where you can go with your eyes closed. You're sure to make some great encounters there!

From beer, fries and billiards, all the ingredients come together for an English evening!

A true local institution, The Star Inn is a superb pub serving mainly beers from local brewery Abbey Brewery, and is intended as a meeting place and tasting place. The pub was first licensed in 1759 and still attracts Bath locals who come here to chat and enjoy the lack of games and music. It's a place that invites customers to chat with their table neighbors or with the pub's charming and welcoming owners. An address well worth a visit!

Spread over three underground vaulted rooms, The Beer Emporium is a Bristol haunt for beer lovers that has become a must-visit since it opened in 2013. Over twenty beers are available, on tap or on draught, and there's also a great selection of bottles. There's also a small boutique on the first floor. It's always a good place to meet people. Good atmosphere and quality service. There's also a good choice of à la carte dishes and snacks, so you can grab a bite at any time of day.

Housed in a converted barge, The Apple is undoubtedly the pub to go to if you want to sample the region's ciders or a good draught beer. Cider is the speciality of the house, with around forty different varieties on offer, giving you the opportunity to make some fine discoveries and forget about the industrial ciders you often find at the bar. It's a pleasant spot where many regulars gather, and you can also enjoy a terrace in fine weather. If you're feeling peckish, there are a few à la carte dishes on offer.

This popular urban pub also has its own microbrewery. It's a pleasant address with plenty of room and a cosy, traditional decor. The beer selection is very interesting, featuring local, British and American products. You can also drink excellent ciders. It's also the ideal address for a pub crawl in this part of town, which is full of good addresses. For sports fans, matches are always broadcast here in a great atmosphere.

Affectionately nicknamed the Coronation Tap by the locals, this discreet bar is the place to go for good cider and beer in Clifton. Cider, a regional specialty, takes pride of place here, and several varieties can be tasted in the company of regulars and students who particularly appreciate the place. Tasting evenings and quizzes are organized here, and live music is regularly played. A must-visit address in the region, where the evening atmosphere is guaranteed!

A faithful fixture since 1821, this pub is a classic in the Clifton district, not far from the Avon. Set in a beautiful Georgian residential street, it boasts two rooms and a garden. Several beers from Dawkins Brewery are served here, along with a few from other regional producers. Quizzes and other events are often organized here for lively evenings with friends during your stay in England. A good place to stop for a break, the atmosphere is always pleasant. For Sunday roast, remember to book ahead!

The bar may be small, but the range of beers on offer is immense, with no fewer than 31 options, drawn from breweries in the South-West and in regular rotation. Inside, wood, stone and huge flagstones dominate the two rooms. It's an address that honors King Street and contributes to making it a spot of choice. Quiz nights, concerts, stand-up routines - there's always a great atmosphere here (although seating is sometimes limited!). Good food is also served here!

You've got to love England and Great Britain to come here, because the decor is patriotic to say the least. Hidden behind a low wall in a quiet street parallel to busy Victoria Street, the flags outside immediately set the tone. In the small room, the walls are covered with flags, beer crests and photos of the Queen and other national stars. It's a friendly place, a change from the ordinary, where you can enjoy eight different beers at the pump.

Like most of its neighbors in the neighborhood, this pub has focused on a very wide selection of beers, and the choice here is gargantuan. You'll need to take a few moments to browse the possibilities and make your choice, which is not unpleasant for any beer lover. The place is quite large, with light tones and a long hall, which is always full on weekends. The rooftop terrace is very popular in fine weather.

Modern yet cosy, this good pub is a meeting place, where you can play billiards and enjoy the stove in winter, as well as the large garden in summer. The wide selection of beers on offer will satisfy all tastes, from real ales to craft beers . The selection changes regularly, and ciders are also available. The atmosphere is friendly and convivial. It's the perfect place to meet the locals and exchange ideas about good places to eat. You can also enjoy typical pub dishes, mac n' cheese, burgers...

With seven real ales and several ciders, the Jolly Brewmaster is a must for beer lovers in Cheltenham. And we know there are a lot of them in England! Its horseshoe-shaped counter and roaring fire are a particularly popular place to meet up in its cosy room and spend an evening with the locals testing the local beers after a rainy day. There's also a pleasant courtyard where you can enjoy the rare rays of sunshine. If you like beer, don't miss a visit!

In St Ives since the ^18th century, The Castle Inn is a beer pub that will delight fans of real ales, with several different choices at the counter and an atmosphere that couldn't be more traditional. Live music is a regular feature, and the place sells out on weekends. Inside, the wide wooden beams and colorful paneled windows add a satisfying rustic touch. It's possible to eat simple dishes at low prices on the premises. A perfect place to go out, enjoy an evening and meet the locals.

Ideally located close to the town center, this fine pub is also a micro-brewery, and its beers are much appreciated in Bournemouth, so you'll find large copper vats adding a real plus to the atmosphere. There's no shortage of choice, and the selection changes regularly, satisfying local enthusiasts and visitors alike. The atmosphere is fairly young and urban, attracting a varied public. Students and workers alike can be found at afterwork, making it a great place to meet new people.

Built in the ^14th century, this pub just off the quayside is highly regarded. From the outside, the half-timbered facade sets the tone, reminding us of the pub's great age. Once through the door, old stone and panelling dominate, and the superb room under the vaulted ceiling is not to be missed. There are a few real ales at the counter and live music from time to time, as well as broadcasts of soccer and rugby matches and the typical quiz nights. There's a great atmosphere both inside and at the counter, and you're always sure to meet new people.

A little out of the way east of the center, but now a Bournemouth staple, this micro-pub is a welcome stop for beer and cider enthusiasts, with an average of twenty different options to choose from. All the beers and ciders served here come from small, independent breweries. The small, dark and warm room is a friendly meeting place where you can easily spend some time chatting amidst a decor of posters, photos, flags and guitars. A convivial place for a break.

Slightly off-center in the north of the city, The Wyndham Arms is the birthplace of Hop Back Brewery and remains year after year undeniably one of the region's finest pubs. The building and its interiors date back to the late ^19th century, and very little has changed since then. There's a choice of seven different beers, which are regularly renewed. Many describe it as one of England's last real pubs. If you're looking to experience the very essence of those beloved English pubs, you'll find it here.

The atmosphere is relaxed in this bar on a barge opposite the SS Great Britain. The establishment belongs to The Bristol Beer Factory, from which the local beers originate. The friendly atmosphere is very pleasant, and the choice at the counter doesn't spoil anything. But the most impressive feature is, of course, the splendid view over the water. Pub quiz on Monday evenings, live music on Wednesday evenings. A pleasant stop-off after a visit to the SS Great Britain, but also independently of it. You can enjoy the outdoors in summer and the typical atmosphere at any time of year.