Brits love to have a pint of beer at a pub, especially the beautiful countryside one. The gorgeous pubs out in the country are an example of how important pubs are to British history and culture. No matter how far away you are in the UK, you will always find a charming pub nearby. But which country pubs in the UK are considered to be the most picturesque?
The Gunton Arms Is The Most Picturesque Country Pub In The UK!
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Big House Experience, a vacation rental firm, examined Instagram hashtag data for more than 200 country pubs that were deemed “picturesque” over the previous two years. As for the winner of the most attractive pub in the UK, let’s hear it for The Gunton Arms in Norfolk!
The Gunton’s interiors are filled with magnificent dark wood and earthy design, as well as works of art by Damien Hirst and Lucian Freud. Moreover, the place is surrounded by large fields filled with deer.
Due to its stunning sea views of the Cornish coastline, The Gurnard’s Head in Cornwall came in second. Additionally, The Punch Bowl in Cumbria, tucked away in the rolling hills of the Lake District, came in third.
British Pub Culture & Tradition
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British culture is heavily influenced by the pub scene. Pubs are places where people congregate to talk, unwind, and drink. Taverns and inns have long been important parts of British culture, whether it be in English literature, poetry, or other genres.
Although most of us have heard of British pubs, few are aware of their lengthy history. Pubs have existed for thousands of years under many names and guises. So they are not a recent invention!
Take a look at the top 10 most picturesque country pubs in the UK:
- The Gunton Arms, Norfolk
- The Gurnard’s Head, Cornwall
- The Punch Bowl, Cumbria
- The Drovers Inn, Loch Lomond
- The Clachaig Inn, Argyll
- Lord Crewe Arms, County Durham
- The Applecross Inn, Wester Ross
- The Old Forge, Mallaig
- The Lygon Arms, Worcestershire
- The Rose Inn, Kent
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Comment below and tell us if you have ever been to a traditional countryside pub in the UK.
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