CORNERSTONE SOCIAL HOUSE
Read moreThe closer you get to Victor Hugo's house, the more tired and thirsty you become. The slope is steep, so refreshment is often welcome as you approach the Holy Grail of Saint-Peter-Port. The atmosphere here is relaxed, with the usual draught beers and a mix of tourists, investment bankers and retired investment bankers. This self-proclaimed social house is decorated in a friendly, modern style. The menu is a little more elaborate than in the classic pubs. We really like it!
THE COCK AND BULL
Read moreThis pub located below Victor Hugo's house welcomes both golden boys and sailors with full beards. Here, concerts are frequent (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in general) and the decor is very warm. One also comes for the enormous choice of English beers (some undrinkable, others excellent) rather unknown in France. And the atmosphere is really warm, whether it is in the room applauding the musicians, in the patio with a drink in the hand or around the pool table with the local young people.
THOMAS DE LA RUE
Read moreIn the heart of Saint-Pierre-Port, a stone's throw away from the tourist office, this friendly pub is one of the island's music lovers' meeting places. Here, from the small stage at the back of the room to the good quality sound system, everything is organized for the pleasure of your ears, during the musical evenings of Friday and Saturday or theopen mic of Monday. A pub which is a bit out of the ordinary where the welcome is very warm. And the beers are always fresh, starting with the Liberation Ale, the award-winning beer produced in the Channel Islands.
THE SWAN INN
Read moreThis traditional green pub, overlooking a soulless boulevard, has been awarded many times for the quality of its food, sometimes even qualified as gastronomic. One would almost forget that it is above all a pub. And a real one. English, with all the decorum and of course the beers that go with it. A warm address, held for some time by a rather young team, which also proposes all the big soccer, cricket, boxing or rugby matches on its screens. Ambiance guaranteed on weekends!
ALBION TAVERN
Read moreThe Albion Tavern is a friendly, traditional pub. You'll find a wide choice of draught beers, wines (sold by the glass or bottle) and spirits. More than the choice here, it's the configuration of the premises that's worth noting: several rooms are superimposed, each with its own atmosphere. So there's something for everyone, from sports fans (first floor left), to families (first floor right) or billiards enthusiasts who can take advantage of two tables (1st floor). A pub that's a little polymorphous...
THE GOLDEN LION PUB
Read moreLocated in the commercial and pedestrian heart of Guernsey's capital, this long and rather trendy pub attracts the thirty-somethings of Guernsey. As far as the menu is concerned, it offers quite simply the widest choice of beers on the island (with no less than twenty drafts available at the bar), and in particular all the productions of local brewers. Lovers of beers and a nice atmosphere (especially on weekends) should be delighted. On sunny days, the atmosphere is great on the large wooden tables of the terrace.
THE TERRACE GARDEN CAFE
Read moreThis nice café is located in the open air on the roof of a building in the city center. And here is its main asset: the view on the harbor is really very appreciable, on nice days anyway. You can also take advantage of it to order a Thai dish or choose a dish on the go, between sandwiches, salads or filled potatoes. The tables are sticky, we are tight against each other, but the atmosphere is rather good for a greedy snack in the sun. A beautiful end of day in perspective!
THE DOG HOUSE
Read moreThe Doghouse is a musical pub as we like it and the promise of a great evening with music lovers and locals. Here, they program many different concerts (usually on weekends) on a stage that hosts the best music bands in Guernsey. Even though it's a bit far from downtown St. Peter Port, the Doghouse is often packed. It is also crowded on soccer and rugby match nights, which are broadcast on the screens of the establishment.
SHIP AND CROWN BAR
Read moreThis is simply one of the best pubs in the port. One of our favorites for sure! The walls are decorated with pictures of sailing boats and speedboats and it's very pleasant to lean on this big round wooden bar to choose from a very nice selection of beers. There are also sports broadcasts on the days of the big soccer or rugby matches. On the top floor, the establishment hosts a restaurant with a superb view on the boats. And on top of that, the welcome is very friendly.
THE QUEENS INN
Read moreIn the heart of St. Martin's parish, the newly renovated Queens Inn is undoubtedly the locals' favorite pub. Here, they meet for lunch, tea or the usual evening beer in front of the sports broadcasts on the establishment's screens. As a result, the place is very often full, summer and winter. And you can see why as soon as you walk in the door: comfortable sofa, spacious tables and a bar area separated from the other rooms. The address is very simple, but welcoming and really typical.
THE MERMAID TAVERN
Read moreThe Mermaid Tavern is the only proper pub on the island. It is therefore without surprise the meeting place for islanders of all ages and certainly the best place on Sark to soak up the atmosphere once the day's visit is over. The atmosphere here is certainly delightfully offbeat, but nevertheless typical of a local pub with its games (darts and billiards of course!) and its very 1980s music. One will also note with pleasure the presence of a pretty terrace very practical when the summer points the end of its nose
MARAIS HALL PUB
Read moreThe Marais Pub Hall is one of the oldest pubs on the island of Alderney, located just opposite the old cow market - note the splendid trough in the square. It is a nice traditional pub with a strange decoration, but with very friendly and accommodating staff. It is therefore an excellent place to see the local life of the island and meet the locals! In addition (which doesn't spoil anything), the atmosphere is very good, the selection of beers well thought and the small events rather regular.
DIVERS INN
Read moreOn the harbor and with a beautiful view on the beach of Braye, this unpretentious pub (which belongs to the hotel Braye Beach) is an excellent address to relax with a hot or cold drink and a seasonal dish. No great cuisine here, it's true, but an atmosphere always conducive to exchange. In the evening, it's a bit of a meeting place for sailors and port personnel. The atmosphere, very local, is relaxed and moreover, as soon as the weather is fine, you can enjoy the beautiful terrace of the establishment.
THE GEORGIAN HOUSE
Read moreOn the main street, this nice pub seems to be the heart of the city and therefore of the island. The adjoining garden makes it an unmissable meeting place during the nice days. The rest of the year, we squeeze in the two main rooms, cosy and very nicely decorated. On the program, beers, good glasses of wine and a large choice of teas and coffees also proposed during the afternoon. A good plan, board games are available free of charge for the days without sun. We like it a lot.
THE CORONATION INN
Read moreThe Coronation Inn is the place to be for the "young" in town. This probably has something to do with the fact that it is the cheapest pub in Alderney. Or not... Anyway, here you will see the children of those you met elsewhere, and those dreaming of elsewhere. Quite exotic and funny, we assure you! And the place is warm and cosy. In addition, an adjoining store of wines and other spirits will allow you to do some shopping and to bring back a small liquid souvenir at home. Cheers!
THE MERMAID TAVERN
Read moreThis is THE pub on the island of Herm. You will have no trouble finding it since it is located in the heart of the village. Closed or very quiet in low season (ask about opening days and hours if you pass by), it welcomes a lot of people in good weather, after swimming, sunbathing and paddle sessions. It has a courtyard for sunny days and a fireplace to warm up in low season. It is also a good place to nibble on the great classics that you find on a pub menu.