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Map reveals 16 British pubs crowned BEST in Europe including quaint village inn – does your local make the cut?

Derbyshire has one of the best pubs in the UK

THIS map reveals the 16 British pubs crowned best in Europe including a quaint village inn.

The European Bar Guide has ranked the top 100 bars across the continent based on several factors including, character, atmosphere and value for money.

Ye Olde Vic free house.
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Ye Olde Vic in Stockport was ranked highly by the judges coming in at number 13 in the UKCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Holly Bush Inn, a free house.
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The Holly Bush Inn in the village of Makeney, Derbyshire coming in at number 21 on the overall list and first in the UKCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

Not forgetting of course, where to find the best tipple and food.

The UK ranked well with the Holly Bush Inn in the village of Makeney, Derbyshire coming in at number 21 on the overall list and first in the UK.

It scored a whopping 9.5 out of 10 with judges calling it "characterful" and serving food which is "customer-focused".

Other UK based boozers to make the list were Norwich's Arboretum and The Alexandra Tavern.

16 British pubs crowned best in Europe

  • Holly Bush Inn, Makeney
  • The Trumpet, Bilston
  • Birch Hall Inn, Beck Hole
  • The Laurieston, Glasgow
  • The Sair Inn, Linthwaite
  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, London
  • The Blue Bell, York
  • Gordon’s Wine Bar, London
  • The White Horse, Beverley
  • Victoria Inn, Durham
  • The Big Six, Halifax
  • The Alexandra Tavern, Norwich
  • Ye Olde Vic, Stockport
  • Arboretum, Norwich
  • Hobo Kiosk, Liverpool
  • The Canny Man’s, Edinburgh

The Laurieston landed in 32nd place and Hobo Kiosk in Liverpool made its first appearance, placing 89th. 

This comes as the best beer in Britain was revealed after two years of judging.

Every year the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) takes nominations from across the country for its Champion Beer of Britain award.

Best pub in Scotland named at annual ‘tourism Oscars’

Crouch Vale’s Amarillo was named the overall winner after a hard-fought final round of judging.

It has an ABV of 5 per cent and is made with American hops.

The Canny Man pub in Morningside, Edinburgh.
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The Canny Man a famous pub in Morningside was ranked in the top pubs in EuropeCredit: Alamy
Gordon's Wine Bar, est. 1890, Villiers Street, London.
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Gordon’s Wine Bar in London was recognised as one of the best bars in EuropeCredit: Alamy
The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow, Scotland.
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The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow, Scotland is one of the boozers said to be among the best for a tipple on the continentCredit: Alamy
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