Pubs are the make or break of any UK city. They are, after all, a key pillar of British society. So, when it comes to cities that offer the most choice for those of us craving a crisp pint, which is the absolute best?
Well, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not London. In fact, the winner could be considered a bit of an underdog. According to data collected by Liberty Games, Portsmouth is actually the UK city with the most pubs per square mile.
The seaside destination, which is home to the Royal Navy and was the birthplace of Charles Dickens, has a total of 12 pubs per square mile. That’s twice as many as the capital. It also beats Liverpool, which has 11 boozers per square mile, and Bristol, which boasts 10.
Liberty Games analysed 50,000 pubs altogether to determine which city has the highest density.
Portsmouth’s many offerings include the Dolphin, the Still and West, the Fleet, the Eastney Tavern, the Barley Mow and the Bridge Tavern. However, if you take a look at TripAdvisor ratings, it seems that the Brewhouse and Kitchen takes the title of the best pub in the city.
One local told the Daily Star: ‘Anyone after a crawl could easily stay put in Albert Road, a notorious stretch of pubs from The 5th Hants Volunteer Arms all the way down to One Eyed Dog. Stop off at one of the several curry houses en route and you've got a top Saturday night on your hands.’
So, Britons on the hunt for more boozers per square mile than anywhere else in the country, see you down in Pompey!
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