The Merry Harriers is situated in the village of Hambledon in the heart of the Surrey Hills, eight miles south of Guildford. The pub serves seasonally inspired food and is well-stocked with local Surrey ales and an eclectic choice of fine wines. Book a stay in one of their gorgeous bedrooms or deluxe Shepherd Huts and discover why this pub features in the Estrella Damm Top 50 gastropub list 2025.
The Acorn Inn is a critically acclaimed coaching inn situated in the village of Evershot between Beaminster and Cerne Abbas. The pub won Silver in the category “Pub of the Year” at the 2024 Visit England Awards for Excellence and Gold in the same category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2025. Book a stay in one of ten elegant bedrooms and transport yourself to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel.
The Sun Inn is a historic, family friendly 14th century pub located in Faversham’s conservation area. Brimming with original features, this town centre pub has inglenook fireplaces, oak beams, and a beautiful courtyard garden. Choose from a collection of comfortable bedrooms, each coming with period features and 21st century luxuries. Book a stay and enjoy award-winning Shepherd Neame beers.
The Marine Hotel sits proudly in the seaside town of Whitstable and is a truly special setting for a relaxing coastal escape. The pub is a 20-minute drive from Canterbury and has 30 beautifully styled bedrooms, some with private balconies and many with far-reaching sea views. Book a stay and enjoy a modern British menu, award-winning Shepherd Neame Kentish beers, and walks along the beach.
The Harcourt Arms is a half hour drive from Oxford, on the cusp of the Cotswolds. This 17th century pub sits in the centre of the charming Oxfordshire village of Stanton Harcourt and is renowned for its attention to detail and service, together with an inventive menu featuring bar snacks and great pub classics. The ten-room accommodation really is something special, extremely comfortable and cosy.
The Royal Hotel is a dog and family friendly Georgian pub regally positioned on the seafront in the charming town of Deal. Sandwiched between Ramsgate and Dover, the town’s rich naval history echoes throughout. The pub has 18 comfortable bedrooms, including three gorgeous Feature rooms which come with roll top baths and sea views. Book a stay and enjoy award-winning Shepherd Neame beers.
The Botany Bay Hotel sits on the magnificent clifftop at Kingsgate in Broadstairs and provides the picture-perfect coastal escape. The pub is handily located a minute’s stroll from the beach and has a collection of 30 elegant en-suite bedrooms, some of which have glorious sea views. Book a stay and enjoy award-winning Shepherd Neame beers, and delicious seafood in the sea view restaurant.
The Bell sits in the pretty village of Alderminster, nestled midway between the market towns of Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. The pub is part of the award-winning Alscot Estate, set within almost 4,000 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside. Choose from eight super comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious family suite. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food and drink.
The Royal Albion Hotel is a family and dog friendly beachside pub with elegant interiors and views over sandy Viking Bay. The pub sits on the seafront in the coastal town of Broadstairs and was a favourite haunt of the famed author, Charles Dickens. Choose from 20 inviting bedrooms, some of which come with breathtaking sea views. Book a stay, unwind, and enjoy award-winning Shepherd Neame beers.