If you like to drink in places where the history's as important as the drinks list, the Grade IIlisted French House should be on your inventory. Charles de Gaulle utilized the pub as a workplace during World War II; Dylan Thomas and Francis Bacon both imbibe here ... the directory goes on.

The interior shows both the Gallic connection and its long standing in this…

The Southampton Arms is a popular pub located in Kentish Town, London, UK. It is known for its focus on serving a wide variety of real ales, ciders, and craft beers from local and independent breweries, as well as for its cozy and unpretentious atmosphere. The pub also offers a selection of bar snacks and small plates, such as scotch eggs, pork pies, and cheese platters, that pair well with…

Set in the everwild North Pennines, the twee village of Blanchland- which owes its word to the white attires donned by the presumablylesswild French monks that agreed here in the 12 th century- also plays host to Northumberland's longcoveted local the Lord Crewe Arms. Bearing all the hallmarks of a storybook bolthole( crackling shells, flagstone storeys, candlelit openings, etc ), this ancient…