Discover the Best Pubs and Bars Across the UK

Looking for a great pub this weekend? Whether you’re planning a countryside walk, a city night out, or a seaside stop, The Best Pub Guide is your trusted UK pub directory for discovering top-rated pubs across the country.

Discover the UK’s Best Pubs with Our Ultimate Pub Directory

Looking for a great pub this weekend? Whether you’re after a countryside classic or a quirky inner-city micropub, The Best Pub Guide is your trusted UK pub directory for finding pubs worth travelling for.

We feature some of the most unique, welcoming, and award-winning pubs across the country — from rural hideaways to bustling beer havens. Whether you’re in search of real ales, gastropub food, live music, or dog-friendly spots, our British pub listings have you covered.

We proudly support traditional pubs and real ale culture through organisations like CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale, and we encourage pub tourism and regional discovery via resources such as VisitBritain.

Explore a few of our favourite pubs below or search by region, town, or category to find your next unforgettable pint.

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We have listed hundreds of traditional pubs up and down the country. From quaint countryside retreats to buzzing inner city boozers.

Visit our Micropub Directory to browse the growing list of micropubs across the UK.

There are hundreds of dog friendly pubs around the UK. We pride ourselves on having the largest, most up to date list.

Who better to ask where the best wine bars are than the experts at The Best Pub Guide.

Find that funky live music venue. From rock to jazz bars we have something that will get you dancing.

The Best Pub Guide - Sip on dazzling red cocktails crafted with zesty lime and tangy passion fruit, all served up in elegant stemmed glasses at some of the best cocktail bars around. With eye-catching splashes, fresh garnishes, and a lively buzz in every venue, these spots promise a night to remember. Discover our top picks in the Cocktail Bars directory—cheers!. | Pub Directory UK

Start your night off with a sparkling cocktail. You’re one click away from a juicy punch.

Search the UK’s largest gay bar directory. That amazing night out is one click away.

If you’re looking for a stylish pub meal or a countryside Sunday lunch we have you covered.

How IT WORKS

Our pub directory makes it easy to find the perfect pub. Simply search by region, category, or feature — be it live music venues, dog-friendly pubs, or beer gardens. Each listing includes photos, reviews, and key features. Whether you’re planning a countryside outing or city night, our pub index helps you find places worth visiting with ease.

Capitals

Explore Pubs In our Nations Capitals

One of the best cities in the world, London’s pubs & bars are always fun and friendly. Discover the best Wine bars, Cocktail bars and Clubs. We aim to list the best across this global city.

Are you in Cardiff and in search of the perfect pint? Or perhaps just a quirky place to drink after seeing the sights? Well known for being a tight-knit city, you’ll never have to go far to find somewhere you like. 

From traditional pubs to candle-lit cocktail bars, Edinburgh has plenty of welcoming spots to enjoy a drink when it gets a bit colder outside.

The Best Pub Guide - Belfast City Hall shines bright in pink and purple after dark, surrounded by bustling city buildings and the colourful blur of passing traffic. All this is just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s favourite pubs featured in our Belfast pub guide—why not pop by and see it for yourself between stops?. | Pub Directory UK

Belfast

If you want to experience a traditional Irish night in Belfast then look no further. We have put together a pub crawl with some of the best traditional pubs where you can drink a great Guinness whilst listening to traditional music!

Towns & Cities

Explore pubs in some of the UKs top towns and cities

PUB LANDLORDS

If you’ve been looking for a place to market your Pub or Bar, you’ve found it. We are 100% dedicated to helping your venue get found by locals and visitors to your area.

Events

Discover Events Near You

UK beer festival calendar. All the UK beer festivals in one place, CAMRA and non-CAMRA real ale festivals. Find your beer festival here.

Find a pub quiz near you now. Search through hundreds of pub quizzes to find the perfect one for you and your friends.

Find a live music venue near you for a fun night out with the perfect background atmosphere or an open mic night you can join in with!

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Favourites

View some of our favourite Pubs and Bars

Village pubs, with a warm welcome and roaring log fire to sit in front of after an afternoon spent exploring the magic of our national parks.

From former banks through to Grade II listed buildings, Britain is full of historical pubs, brilliant for adding some ‘culture’ to your drinks.

The  National Trust own many historic pubs and inns across the country.