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


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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Hide AdBirmingham 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
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Hide Ad5. 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
12. Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham
13. The Montagu Pyke (JD Wetherspoon) Charing Cross Road, London
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Hide Ad14. 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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