No other country has anything to compare to the British pub. It's not a cafe, a bar or a keller. It's rooted deep in the British way of life, its history and its traditions.
Many inn signs recall historical figures and battles from centuries ago.
There are 53,000 pubs in Britain. In the meantime, I'll introduce you to some of the finest hostelries in the British Isles where you'll be assured of a warm welcome, a good pint of beer, and perhaps a little bit of history on the side. Oct 2000 Also search the archive .