The Best Pubs
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Peterborough

Tucked away in the city centre, The Ostrich Inn is a CAMRA City Pub of the Year 2022 winner that has been serving the community for nearly 200 years! With a fantastic range of real ales, craft beers, fine wines, and cocktails, plus a sheltered courtyard with outdoor heating, it’s the perfect spot for groups and their four-legged friends. Live music and dance fill the pub Thursday through Sunday, making it a vibrant hub for great beer, great music, and great people.

Step into The Woolpack, a historic inn where centuries of character blend seamlessly with modern hospitality. With its cozy interior, friendly staff, and a fantastic selection of local ales, wines, and cocktails, it’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy live music. The menu features sensational pub fare, and with outdoor seating, dog friendly policies, and big screens for sports, this lively community hub truly has something for everyone.

Discover The Coalheavers Arms, a cracking little back street boozer that's pure gold for anyone seeking a proper local. This old fashioned gem serves a great selection of ales, lagers, wines, and cocktails, with a friendly team and welcoming locals that make you feel right at home. With outdoor seating, live music, and a dog friendly policy, it's a brilliant spot for groups to enjoy a pint or plan a return visit for their beer festival.

Head to the Yard of Ale Pub for a cracking mix of live music and live sports, with three separate Sky boxes ensuring you never miss a big match! This welcoming local boasts a fantastic range of real ales alongside wines and cocktails, plus a spacious outdoor seating area perfect for groups and their four-legged friends. With quality brews and a cozy vibe, it’s the ideal spot to settle in for a top night out.

Welcome to the Queen's Head, a vibrant craft pub that’s your ultimate hangout for ice cold beers, fine wines, and expertly mixed cocktails. Settle into the spacious beer garden with your dog to catch live music or cheer on the big match with friends, all while tucking into scorching stone baked pizzas that are absolutely worth sharing. With fantastic weekly deals like 2 for 1 pizzas and extended happy hours, this lively spot is perfect for groups looking for a top notch time.

O'Neill’s is the ultimate spot to gather a big group for an unforgettable night, whether you're diving into interactive darts or cheering on the match with a pint in hand. The team here is incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure everything runs smoothly from a work Christmas bash to a casual catch up over cocktails. With a solid lineup of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music and outdoor seating, this lively hub has everything you need for a brilliant afternoon or evening out.

The Brewery Tap is a brilliant fusion of award winning real ales and authentic Thai cuisine, all housed in a transformed old labour exchange that buzzes with character. With a massive bar, a dedicated micro brewery, and a lively balcony, this spot serves up everything from hand crafted beers to fine wines and cocktails while hosting live music and DJs that keep the energy high. Whether you’re tucking into fragrant curries with a group or soaking up the sun outdoors, this vibrant venue offers a truly unique and delicious experience.

The Coopers Arms in Bretton is a cracking local that nails the balance between a lively sports den and a proper community hub, with a menu packed with affordable classics like 2 for 1 burgers and a £10 lunch deal. You can grab a pint, a glass of wine, or a cocktail and settle in to watch the big match on HD screens, or bring the whole family including the dog to enjoy the outdoor seating and live music. With friendly service, a pool table, and regular quiz nights, this welcoming spot offers fantastic value and a brilliant vibe for groups and regulars alike.

Head down to the Lime Tree, a cracking community pub where you can catch every match live on HD screens while enjoying a fantastic range of beers, wines, and cocktails! With a huge beer garden, live music, and a dog friendly policy, it’s the perfect spot for groups to settle in and soak up the action. The team runs a proper local where great drinks offers and a lively buzz make every visit a winner.

Nestled along the serene waters of Nene Park, the Boathouse is a gorgeous waterside retreat perfect for lazy afternoons with a pint in hand. With a tempting selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a spacious outdoor seating area that welcomes dogs, it’s an absolute gem for groups looking to unwind. The food is consistently excellent, from vibrant summer menus to hearty Sunday roasts, making every visit a treat for the taste buds.