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Never judge a pub by social media… it’s better to find out for yourself

When I told a friend I was heading to this pub he sucked the air in through his teeth and wished me ‘good luck’.

A friendly spot with an estate pub feel… and good value too

There seemed to be a bit of a signal issue at the Drayman’s Arms when I walked in.

A potentially divisive pint… but there was nothing woke about the price

In this brave new world of virtue signalling and a desperate need to belong, I must admit I have no idea where I fit in.

A pub with plenty of atmosphere… and a nostalgic 80s feel

“I’m calling it a night,” said the bloke, slapping his empty pint glass on the bar and staggering a little uneasily out the door.

This pub’s not a bad way to start a holiday

A rare sighting of a great drink and no complaints… except maybe the price

Plenty of cackles in this haunted former brothel that’s not afraid to celebrate the occult

The Witch and Wardrobe may sound like it’s one beast short of a CS Lewis novel, but this likeable pub doesn’t appear to be lacking much else.

This pub named after a politician gets the people’s vote

I was sitting in The Tollemache Inn, racking my brain to see if I could think of any other pubs named after a politician.

My new hoppy place? A cool pub and a cracking pint

A trip back in time at this historic pub fit for a king, a prince and the Dambusters

Plenty of questions but this ‘best pub’ ticks all the boxes

A pint in a haunted pub is just the ticket

Secret Drinker ranks the best boozers in Lincolnshire and Rutland

I fell in love before I even got inside! This pub is chaotically brilliant… everywhere

Read all about it! It’s not a bad pub, just blame the neighbours

This pub had its licence taken away after police complaints of fighting, under-age drinking and drug use… but is it really that bad?

A pub with a nice afternoon atmosphere but it’s probably too lively to pen a novel these days

A nice busy pub that just needs more staff

Where art deco meets a Premier Inn lobby… but it’s not a bad Wetherspoons

A lively pub complete with an arcade… where the barman survived the shot

A sporty pub with a local feel but bring your phone

A bad walk improved by a trip to this pub

A pint of the black stuff to go with the blue banter

This pub is cheap… but not cheerful

This pub felt like a proper blast from the past

Forget your tourist trap holiday boozers… true paradise is a great pub with good options

A questionably old pub than makes this ‘young man’ feel welcome

On the outskirts of the Beermuda Triangle is this delightful, welcoming village pub

A great advert for a pub… but is it The GOAT?

Great to see this community pub back open and being used… let’s hope it stays that way

Life’s a beach at this friendly pub but watch out for the jellyfish

A busy beer garden beats a man cave any day

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