Often pubs will have a quiz or karaoke night, which is a great way of meeting the locals, or even special curry nights or other promotions, and good locally sourced food is often a given. If you time it right you may encounter a local fair or celebration too, and some pubs are brilliantly situated for local sights and attractions. The excellent Sibton White Horse in Suffolk happens to be very handy for the annual Latitude Festival near Southwold, The Three Blackbirds in Suffolk is a possible stopover if you’re going racing at Newmarket, while the foodie Duncombe Arms is an alternative for those heading to nearby Alton Towers.