- Paperback: 1024 pages
- Publisher: Ebury Press; 18th edition edition (7 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091867924
- ISBN-13: 978-0091867928
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,596,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The 17th edition of the always excellent Good Pub Guide assesses upwards of 5,000 pubs in its ("fully inspected") main entries, with short listings for hundreds more in the Lucky Dip sections at the end of each county's chapter. To have qualified for a full entry, the pub in question will have survived the "acid test" of an "inspection" by the Editor or Deputy Editor, or both--what exhausting lives the pair of them must lead--and demonstrated some special quality that is likely to make strangers enjoy visiting it. Pubs receiving the accolade range from what are to all intents and purposes fairly smart restaurants that have grown out of pubs, such as the much-praised Angel at Hetton in Yorkshire (though strict criteria regarding residual pubbiness are applied), to fascinatingly rudimentary survivals like the Monkey House at Defford in Hereford & Worcester, which is "one of the last absolutely traditional cider houses", serving jugs of cider from a hatch by the front door. Beer (or equivalent), of course, is central to the assessment, though as pub clients become increasingly sophisticated eaters-out, food now occupies an important place. Essentially, the Guide is a triumph of participatory democracy, relying as it does on the tireless efforts of thousands of volunteers, who continually monitor and report on the state of the British boozer. The consensus this year is that it is pretty healthy, with even some of the big breweries recognising that at least the appearance of individuality is sometimes better than that of the conveyer-belt theme pub. (Incidentally, the Good Pub Guide is now available on the Internet at www.goodguides.com, handy I suppose if you work up a thirst web-surfing.) -- Robin Davidson
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This county-by-county guide contains information on over 5000 of the best pubs in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Channel Islands. Principal entries include detailed descriptions of the pubs, all of which have been inspected and assessed for food, drink, atmosphere, prices, and opening hours.
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Format:Paperback
This guide goes along on all of our trips to the countryside. Without it, we have wandered into too many quaint-looking pubs with truly awful food. With it, we have found that we are usually no more than a few miles away from a meal and an atmosphere that are truly memorable. So far, it has not let us down. Maybe someone can quibble with a detail here and there, but this is a really useful guide to finding a good pub with atmosphere, good beer, and good food.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Pubs for every season
15 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
I own both the 1999 and 2000 editions of this guide and have made great use of them during two trips to Britain in the last 21 months. The listings identify the particular lagers and ales on tap and give some idea as to food served and atmosphere. I travel solo, but the guide also lists pubs that are family-friendly which some may find useful. I found the reviews to be accurate and helpful in determining which of the many pubs to choose. Of course, some great pubs are not listed, and the book includes tear-out sheets which can be sent to the editors for their consideration for the next edition. I'm looking forward to seeing if any of my recommendations make it into the 2001 Guide!
So many pubs, so little time
23 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
Actually, I haven't seen the 2000 Edition, but if it's anything like my 2 earlier copies, it'll be dog-eared, highlighted, & annotated before I ever lift off for the UK. I love my CAMRA "Good Beer Guide"'s, but the GPG is concerned more with the entire establishment, food, kids, parking tips, et al. If you love a good pub, where you can get honest pints of well-kept ales, this is a must. If you've got to stay at home, this will still get you all ahoo to head for the British Isles, & sink a few jars of the best. Slainte', cheers, up yer bum, & enjoy!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
An indispensable companion!
31 Dec 1998
Format:Paperback
If you love pubs, amd more importantly, the homey pub atmosphere, then this book is a must have. No matter where in Britain you are traveling, the guide will have a very good recommendation for you as to where to eat and drink. And it is indispensable source for small, quaint inns, whose accomodations never fail to charm.
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