The Crown at Albrighton
The Crown at Albrighton has all the ingredients of a strong village local, with a menu of pub favourites, cask ale at the bar and plenty going on throughout the week.
It has built up a reputation as a place where customers can settle in for a meal just as easily as they can head down for a few drinks and some live sport.
Quizzes and events give regulars another reason to return, alongside its spacious beer garden, while pool and darts keep the traditional pub spirit alive.
The Honey Bee
At the Honey Bee, the clue is very much in the name - it is a pub geared towards bringing people together.
Families are well catered for at the Aylesbury site, with a children’s menu sitting alongside a broad selection of pub classics, sharing dishes and desserts.
Elsewhere, pool, darts and live sport help to keep the atmosphere going after the plates have been cleared.
The beer garden is another draw, particularly for families looking to make an afternoon of it.
The Longshore
Situated close to the coast in Shoreham-by-Sea, the Longshore has the kind of location that lends itself to a leisurely lunch, a post-walk pint or an evening with friends.
There is plenty here to keep customers on site, too, from its garden and outdoor grill to a kids’ play area and cinema.
Live music and quizzes add to the entertainment line-up, while dog-friendly spaces make it an appealing stop for four-legged visitors as well as their owners.
The Newton Grange
The Newton Grange in Durham has gone big on being a pub for all occasions. Its menu takes in everything from lighter bites to hearty classics, while Sunday lunch provides a familiar weekend crowd-puller.
It also offers a varied events programme and vast outdoor space, giving the team plenty of opportunities to keep its regulars coming back.
A highlight of the annual calendar is Grange Fest, a community music festival and family-fun day, which grows every year.
The Warton Arms
Boasting a distinctive thatched exterior, the Warton Arms oozes traditional pub charm.
Inside, the Beverley pub has a more contemporary feel and an offer designed firmly around families.
Its menu covers pub favourites alongside lighter options, desserts and a children’s menu, while the sizeable garden and play area give families space to spread out.
For those looking to stay after eating, there is pool and darts, with cask ale also available at the bar.
The White Hart Inn
Located in Aston-on-Trent, the White Hart In has built its offer around the things that make a community pub– a warm welcome, a comfortable place to sit and plenty to keep customers occupied once they are through the door.
A fireplace, board games, pool and darts all add to the traditional feel, while the beer garden provides an outdoor option complete with a wood-fired pizza hut, which the licensees fire up every Friday.
