The
pubs on this page are what we call "Flagship
Pubs". A Flagship Pub is one that not only fulfills
particular definable criteria (good beer, ambience,
historical significance, or a friendly landlord, for
example) but also has that indefinable appeal that
is instantly recognizable as you walk through the
door.
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White
Horse, Welton, Northamptonshire.
A Flagship Pub: Thatched roof, great beer, friendly
owner, good food, even bar skittles, all in a sleepy
old English village. This is the quintessential English
pub: Cozy, friendly, honest, comfortable, unpretentious,
with convivial hosts and familiar guests. Putting
this pub in as a Flagship Pub helps explain what an
English pub really is. While it does not have all
the components of a classic pub, it is nevertheless
our local... we meet people we know, we talk about
everything with people from the village, we have seats
we prefer, we know when the beer is on or off, there
is history and a parade of characters that grow old
and die. It is our pub. It is a great pub!
Closed briefly in 2006, now re-opened.
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The
George, Hubberholme, North Yorkshire.
A Flagship Pub: Deep in the Yorkshire Dales, in the
tiniest of villages, a picture-perfect pub, nestled
in the hillside. JB Priestly has his resting place in
the churchyard across the bridge. With the river running
swiftly in front of the pub, the church opposite, and
the high fells rising majestically all around, this
is indeed a magical spot. Remember to ask about the
"Auction-by-Candle"!
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The
Packhorse, South Stoke, Somerset.
A Flagship Pub: An ancient, characterful pub, with real
cider, Shove Ha'penny, and flagstone floors worn smooth
by generations of pub-goers. History is all around you
from the 500-year old shutters to the archaic central
passageway to the little cupboard where they used to
lock up visitors who imbibed just a little too much.
This pub is a guaranteed great visit for the Pub Researcher
- the building is beautiful, the beer & cider is
good, the history is storied & patchy, the countryside
around is glorious, the atmosphere is perfect.
Forest
Inn, Hexworthy, Dartmoor.
A Flagship Pub: In the middle of nowhere, this is the
ultimate get-away pub. Slightly protected from the bleakness
that is Dartmoor, this pub still feels remote, and is
its own little oasis. Tremendous food, friendly folk.
If you are looking for that perfect weekend getaway,
then the Forest Inn may be your destination.
Kings
Head, Gunnerside, North Yorkshire.
A Flagship Pub: Well off the beaten track, this pub
has a brewery just down the street, a big fireplace,
and cool cats. Some of the beers that are provided by
the brewery are exclusive to this pub, so drink them
here or you will miss out. I have seen this unassuming
pub show up on other Pub Researcher's Best Pub Lists,
and it is not because it is necesssarily spectacular,
just that the publican does everything right.
Old
Green Tree, Bath, Somerset.
A Flagship Pub: Surely one of the smallest pubs in Britain,
this one is a beauty, with oak-paneled walls and a fireplace.
A little tricky to find since the street is small and
the front of the pub is almost hidden. Certainly cozy
inside! Surprisingly, it is not even the smallest pub
in Bath - that prize goes to the Coeur De Lion in Northumberland
Passage, but given the choice, the Old Green Tree is
the destination of choice.
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Thwaite
Arms, Horsehouse, North Yorkshire.
A Flagship Pub: A classic Dales pub, with the friendliest
landlord you could imagine. This is very much a locals
pub, not many tourists make their way through Coverdale
and even fewer stop, but they are missing out on a real
treat. The Thwaite is a true pub experience. Perfect
scenery, a perfect village. More pictures: 1
Tan
Hill Pub, Tan Hill, North Yorkshire.
A Flagship Pub: Up on the windswept moors of the Yorkshire
Dales, a spectacularly remote and justifiably famous
pub, popular with walkers. The pub is still run on
a generator and probably never will get hooked up
to the national electrical system. Some of the history
of this pub is legendary, and it is held in very high
esteem by walkers, locals and pub lovers around the
country.
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Falkland
Arms, Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
A Flagship Pub: A national treasure, a jewel set in
the crown that is the preserved village of Great Tew.
A range of Real Ales, over sixty single malts, and over
a dozen cask-strength whiskies... perhaps you should
make a weekend of it!
Kings
Head, France Lynch, Gloucestershire.
A Flagship Pub: A magnificent discovery in the tortuous
labyrinthine back roads of Gloucestershire. A truly
unpretentious pub, welcoming and warm in every way.
A pub-goers pub.
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