Britain is renowned for being the home of
comforting pub grub. While pubs often conjure the image of a landlady with
rollers in her hair and round tables littered with curling beer mats, old
taverns are now establishments that are usually home to fine local ales,
expertly crafted menus and cozy beer gardens. Many local pubs compete for the
spot as the best local place for great food and great beer.
Choose somewhere with a seasonal menu
While the United Kingdom might not benefit from
the same sunny climate as California or the Tropics, that doesn’t mean it is
isn’t abundant with produce. In recent years, the UK has taken to making the
most of its own capacity to grow and harvest fruit and veg. Late summer and
autumn see local apples making their way into pork dishes and deserts, while in
the early spring you’ll find asparagus and samphire making an appearance in
more decadent dishes. In Windsor, Berkshire you’ll find The
Corner House Pub, which offers
traditional British food as part of a seasonal menu.
Look out for awards
Local pubs often enter for awards for their
food, service and beer. Looking out for these awards is a great way of
establishing who takes their craft seriously. Establishments such as the Good Pub Guide dish out awards for pubs that have excelled at their craft. These
badges of honor are based on their dining, their general excellence and
sometimes their ability to stand out in their location.
Look for the exotic
Some would argue that what makes for a good pub
is not necessarily its traditional atmosphere – it’s the twist it has to offer.
It’s recommended that you keep your eyes peeled for pubs that have a unique angle to their
menu in terms of global
cuisine. By doing this, you will find a pub that ostensibly looks like a
quintessential tap house, only to find that it offers a taste from a distant
land. In Norwich, for example, you will find pubs that cross over Belgian beer
with Thai food, not the first pairing that would come to most people’s mind,
but a unique dining experience nonetheless.
Find a family atmosphere
Most local pubs are taken over by a family of
some description. Whether it’s a husband and wife, family with children or two
best friends; family is broad term for a passionate collective who want to make
it work. That passion and warm atmosphere is what makes for a successful pub.
This feeling of care and passion should come across on Tripadvisor, their
social media and their website.
There are no hard and fast rules as to what
makes for a brilliant British pub. Instead, it’s a case of finding somewhere
that is well-reviewed, is passionate about what it does and has a menu that has
been expertly crafted. Often, you can feel the owners’ passion by just looking
at online reviews and how thoughtfully their establishment has been put
together.
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