Think of the UK and food, and surely one thing that comes to mind is the traditional pub or inn. Often set within stunning, ancient buildings, and complete with dark wood-paneled interiors and a roaring fire even in the summer months, pubs offer a specific and unique dining and drinking experience that is hard to find outside of the UK. Here are three of the best rural pubs in the UK, so if you want to experience an authentic British pub, you have some ideas about where to go.
The Gunton Arms, Norfolk
Set within a large estate that includes a stunning deer park, The Gunton Arms is a typical and traditional British pub. Situated within the county of Norfolk in the south east of the UK, the pub is on several long distance hiking routes so it offers the perfect place to stop for lunch if you’re tackling a long walk. Expect a traditional menu offering up platters of roast meats, potatoes and gravy, homemade pies and hot sponge puddings for dessert.
The Applecross Inn, Wester Ross, Scotland
You’d be hard-pressed to find a pub with a better view than the Applecross Inn. Sit outside in the warmer months and gaze across the water towards the mountains on the Isle of Skye. Enjoy plates of locally caught seafood, quality burgers and Scottish specialities such as tatties and needs (mashed and buttered potatoes and swede).
The Warren House Inn, Devon
This lonely-looking building has stood here since the nineteenth century, when it opened as an inn for weary travellers who were trying to cross the moor. These days, you can relax beside the roaring fire, or sit outside on warmer days and enjoy views across the sweeping moors around you. The menu is traditional and high quality, expect dishes such as fish and chips, ham, egg and chips and roast meats.
