Britain’s top 20 pubs: Google snubs Birmingham in UK’s best

JD Wetherspoon rules the newly released Top 20 pubs in the UK listing, according to Google MapsJD Wetherspoon rules the newly released Top 20 pubs in the UK listing, according to Google Maps
JD Wetherspoon rules the newly released Top 20 pubs in the UK listing, according to Google Maps | Shutterstock
Google Maps lists the UK's top 20 pubs, but Birmingham gets shut out. Discover the favourites according to reviews and ratings.

Google Maps has revealed the UK’s 20 most loved UK pubs.

Data was gleaned by the number of reviews and average review rating to create a list of top 20 pubs in the country.

JD Wetherspoon dominated the list with 10 entries out of the top 20 listing.

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Birmingham is widely considered to be a hotspot for quirky and traditional pubs and it was a little disappointing not to see the great city with a top beer scene, miss the list.

In short, Birmingham’s pub scene is noteworthy and cool. So why doesn’t the city appear to garner top Google reviews?

Here is the full list of UK’s top 20 pubs according to Google Maps

1. The Standing Order (JD Wetherspoon) George Street, Edinburgh

2. The Velvet Coaster (JD Wetherspoon) Promenade, Blackpool

3. The Counting House (JD Wetherspoon) Vincent Place, Glasgow

4. Anchor Bankside Thameside, London

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5. The Albert & The Lion (JD Wetherspoon) Bank Hey Street, Blackpool

6.The Palladium (JD Wetherspoon) Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno

7. Waxy O'Connor Rupert Street, London

8. Sherlock Holmes Northumberland Street, London

9. The Moon in the Square (JD Wetherspoon) Exeter Road, Bournemouth

10. Founder's Arms Hopton Street, London

11. O'Neill's Wardour Street, London

12. Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham

13. The Montagu Pyke (JD Wetherspoon) Charing Cross Road, London

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14. The Moon Under Water (JD Wetherspoon) Deansgate, Manchester

15. The Angel Hotel (JD Wetherspoon) New Quay Road, Whitby

16. The Churchill Arms Kensington Church Street, London

17. The Liberty Bounds (JD Wetherspoon) Trinity Square, Tower Hill London

18. The Horniman at Hays Galleria, London

19. Royal Victoria Pavilion Harbour Parade, Ramsgate

20. The World's End Camden High Street, London

Do you have a local that you just can’t do without? Which Birmingham pub do you rate and would have liked to see on the list? Let us know in the comments.

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