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Find a great Pub in your region

In our book, the pub is a very special place indeed. From characterful village locals to community hubs to award-winning dining inns, we believe the hostelry occupies a unique niche within British culture. On the map above and listed below are all the pubs we recommend so far, and many are running exclusive GFC member offers. When we recommend pubs, for us it’s not only about the food. We also take into account the beer, the atmosphere and the building…

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Deli/cafe & Pub in Leicestershire

Bar Dos Hermanos

Bar Dos Hermanos, or “two brothers bar”, is a jewel in Leicester’s suburb of Clarendon Park…
Pub & Restaurant in Northamptonshire

Bell’s Kitchen

Bell’s Kitchen in Finedon, Northamptonshire, is a village pub serving a traditional menu. It has adapted for contactless pick-up and delivery…
Pub in Northamptonshire

Brasserie 23 at The King’s Head

A brasserie, pub and cafe in one – a former Restaurant of the Year in the Carlsberg Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards…
Farm shop & Pub in Lincolnshire

Cholmeley Arms & Farm Shop

A classic village pub – with farm shop on site – which has received excellent reviews from Great Food Club members…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Derbyshire

Derwentwater Arms

The Derwentwater Arms is a traditional country pub. It exudes community spirit, dates back to 1708, and serves fantastic food and drink…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Deli/cafe & Pub & Restaurant in Rutland

Don Paddy’s

Don Paddy’s in Uppingham is a friendly, bustling and perennially popular cafe, bar and restaurant offering good food and drink from a varied menu…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Butcher & Deli/cafe & Pub in Leicestershire

Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle

At The Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle you’re spoilt for choice. There’s a unique café, stunning bar, chocolate shop, butchery, coffee roaster and deli…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Brewery & Pub in Rutland

Grainstore Brewery Tap

Upstairs is an award-winning brewery, downstairs is a traditional pub serving at least 10 magnificent beers. You can smell the hops. UK Own Brew Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide 2014…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

Hercules Revived

Hercules Revived is back in the saddle – a modern take on a classic English country inn, where good, honest food and drink take centre stage…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Lincolnshire

Hope & Anchor at South Ferriby

The Hope & Anchor at South Ferriby was recommended to us by two-time GFC Producer of the Year, Jane Tomlinson of Redhill Farm…
Pub & Restaurant in Northamptonshire

Hops & Chops

As soon as you walk into Hops & Chops in Northampton you are faced with a fridge containing the most amazing large cuts of marbled meats…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Rutland

Jackson Stops

Classic country pub offering well-cooked, locally-sourced food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in comfortable surroundings…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Rutland

King’s Arms

This 17-century country pub and smokehouse is situated between Oakham and Uppingham in pretty Rutland. It’s a little bit special…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Brewery & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub & Restaurant in Northamptonshire

Nene Valley Brewery Tap and Kitchen

An excellent restaurant and bar owned and operated by Oundle’s Nene Valley Brewery…
Pub & Restaurant in Cambridgeshire

Old Bicycle Shop

The Old Bicycle Shop is a restaurant and bar located in Cambridge’s Regent Street, housed in what was once the country’s oldest bicycle shop…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

Old Black Horse Inn

The Old Black Horse in Houghton on the Hill is a popular village local with a twist – it’s now home to a thriving village shop and deli…
Brewery & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Northamptonshire

Phipps Albion Brewery Bar

Phipps Albion Brewery Bar is a special place. It’s like a holy church of brewing – but one where you can enjoy superb beers and honest, home-cooked food…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

Real Ale Classroom Leicester

The Real Ale Classroom in Leicester is a micropub that serves a breadth of fantastic beer. It’s warm, welcoming and decorated in the style of a classroom, complete with science benches, stools and desks…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

Real Ale Classroom Lutterworth

The Real Ale Classroom in Lutterworth is the second excellent micropub from former school teachers Ian Martin and Steve Tabbernor…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Hotel & Pub & Restaurant in Derbyshire

Red Lion at Peak Edge Hotel

The Red Lion in Derbyshire offers good food and bags of stylish comfort – stone floors, wood beams, lavish armchairs and open fires…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Brewery & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Leicestershire

Round Corner Brewing

Located in the heart of Melton Mowbray’s agricultural market, Round Corner Brewing comprises a state-of-the-art 2,000-litre brew-kit, plus a superb taproom…
Pub in Cambridgeshire

The Architect

The Architect in the north of Cambridge serves up a homage to two of the most iconic pub foods: pie & mash and fish & chips…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

The Baker’s Arms

Historical and charming thatched 15th century Everards pub with an admirable local sourcing policy and an impressively characterful interior…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

The Berkeley Arms

Excellent seasonal food in relaxing surroundings comes as standard at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded 16th century village pub…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Lincolnshire

The Bertie Arms

The Bertie Arms in Uffington near is a well-run thatched pub offering good-quality food. A cosy free house, it offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

The Black Horse at Aylestone

The Black Horse at Aylestone is a lovely back-street boozer with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Expect good traditional pub food…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Rutland

The Blue Ball at Braunston

The Blue Ball at Braunston is a charming thatched village pub. Several Great Food Club members recommended it as their favourite…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Cambridgeshire

The Blue Bell

A cosy 18th century dining pub in the Cambridgeshire village of Glinton, where locally sourced, seasonal food is cooked to a high standard…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

The Blue Bell Inn

Dog-friendly, family pub in Leicestershire serving real pub grub and local ale. Sister pub to The Curzon Arms and Windmill Inn…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Cambridgeshire

The Bluebell at Helpston

This delightful pub with rooms really sums up what a good rural pub is all about! It’s also next door to John Clare Cottage & Garden…