The best pubs England

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

Waxy O'Connors would be the largest Irish pub in the world and for good reason. The place has 4 bars and 6 floors connected by a labyrinth of stairs and passages. Not to mention the Tree Room, whose decoration literally revolves around a real tree. Richly decorated from floor to ceiling, each floor cultivates its own style and changes its atmosphere. Thanks to the 3 giant screens, the place is ideal for watching live sports. You can also eat there, and every Sunday, a real Irish music orchestra comes to play.

This pub is THE indie destination of London's rock scene, with its large cobbled courtyard furnished with wooden tables and canapés. It made a name for itself during the heyday of Kate Moss and Pete Doherty, when the latter regularly played here with his band. Quite simply, every band worthy of the name has played here since it opened - it feels as if it's always been there. You're guaranteed an excellent evening in the company of the relaxed waiters and the musicians who take to the stage, in what is ultimately a rather retro atmosphere.

From the outside, an old Jamaican pub, intimidating and grimy. And yet... Here's a gem: extraordinary ambience, live jazz music almost every night and, above all, a motley clientele. Toothless old rastas, students, musicians, cardiologists, neurologists, contortionists, astrologers, gardeners, fishermen, acrobats, bearded ladies, dwarfs, giants, cyclops, civil servants... It also serves good Caribbean cuisine, which goes well with the atmosphere. A well-kept London secret... But we'll give it to you anyway.

It is said that this is where Watson and Crick discovered the shape of DNA. The Eagle is known to be the oldest pub in Cambridge. Another pride of the pub is the bar ceiling, marked with the names of Royal Air Force airmen who served in the Second World War. This pub is therefore steeped in history and has something to inspire people's minds... It serves traditional English cuisine and of course burgers, which have become classics in English pubs. A good fish'n' chips too. The atmosphere is typical with the rooms standing, beer in hand.

The Kingston Arms is for many the best pub in Cambridge. It is the real neighbourhood pub that we love, where locals flock to drink the sacrosanct pint of beer as soon as it opens. 13 beers are served under pressure: a consistent and high quality selection that changes regularly. Cheap and friendly, this establishment will seduce travellers looking for authenticity. Here you can enjoy traditional homemade dishes prepared with ingredients from local merchants. From the front with its wooden tables and flowerpots, you are seduced.

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!

Local beers, wooden tables and unexplained lights create a typical atmosphere in this pub, which organizes concerts every Saturday night.

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

The pub turns some nights into disco. With its large terrace and tables outside it is the All-Ely meeting.

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.

This pub is quintessentially English, with its low ceiling, wood panelling, warm atmosphere and 8 beers on tap, many from the Fuller's brewery, to which the establishment is attached. On the edge of North Laine, you'll have to look a little harder for it, but it's clearly worth the detour and is still mainly frequented by locals, which is very welcome. The food isn't bad either, based on local ingredients from local producers. At the bar: more than eight beers on tap and around a hundred spirits.

This bar is in fact also a microbrewery, brewing its own beers on site, so it has plenty of original choices. With 24 taps, 4 keg pumps and over 80 craft cans and bottles, it's a beer lover's paradise. Quite trendy and popular, the prices reflect this, but the products are of high quality and the atmosphere is friendly. There's a terrace overlooking the street, large kegs behind the counter and a decoration based on photos, statues, pennants and numerous bottles transformed into candleholders.

This delightful Victorian pub is one of our favorite places in the Lanes to come for a drink and some good music. It's one of the city's oldest establishments, and its dark, cosy interiors are very pleasant. Real ales and ciders are available, of course, and the food is pretty good too. The red sofas are particularly comfortable. If you're lucky enough to find them unoccupied, you'd be happy to stay all day. A classic, efficient pub with a festive atmosphere where you can mingle with the locals.

On the North Laine side, The Prince Albert is an institution, housed within a large house that single-handedly sums up Brighton's vibe: good beers and street art and live music. Its front was redone in 2017, while retaining the frescoes on its outside wall, featuring John Lennon, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Michael Jackson alongside a famous Banksy depiction of two policemen kissing. Unfortunately, this is now a copy, the original painted here in 2004 having been sent to the USA to be sold.

Just a stone's throw from the station, but off the busy Queens Road, The Evening Star is one of Brighton's most popular pubs for fans of real ales. The birthplace of the Dark Star Brewing Co, the bar features several of its products, as well as a variety of beers from the rest of the country and even the world. There isn't much room, which contributes to the warm atmosphere in this all-wood decor. The Evening Star is a must for a pint in Brighton after a day of sightseeing.

With nearly thirty beers on tap and a central location, Maypole is definitely a great place to come and sample the region's real ales. There's also a gin bar on site! There are two basement rooms and a beer garden. Italian-influenced dishes include pizzas, lasagne and risottos. It's an authentic bar run by the same Italian family for over 30 years. An address worth supporting in the face of the chains that are buying up most English pubs.