Why settle for two pints of lager and a packet of crisps when you could be enjoying some of britain’s wackier watering holes?

QUIRKYPUBS

Germany has its beer halls, France its bistros, Spain its bodegas and the US its sports bars, but for the UK it’s always been the humble pub. From the coast to the hill ranges and moors, from huge cities to tiny villages, inns are ubiquitous throughout the UK, but they’re far from alike. As proven by this selection, there are some true outliers offering something beyond the staples expected of any pub worth its salt(ed peanuts). We’ve also identified a great site to stay at. So what are you waiting for – leave your motorhome onsite, call a cab or take public transport, and enjoy a pint at one of these brilliant bars on your next tour!

1 The Square & Compass

Dorset, England

This hardy tavern on a bluff overlooking the English Channel has been serving ale since 1776, to everyone from smugglers to Nobel laureates. Positioned on the world-renowned Jurassic Coast, on a section infamous for its steep inclines, it’s now a much-loved pitstop for ramblers. Offering a range of local beer and cider (served through a hatch), food options consist solely of homemade pasties and pies, but the humble fare never fails to hit the spot. What makes this inn unique, though, is its own mini museum, packed with fossils (such as ammonites and ichthyosaurs) and ancient artefacts (such as flint tools and Roman coins), all unearthed from the surrounding area.

Stay at… Weston Farm Motorhome Site

nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/dorset/weston-farm-motorhome-site

2 Bittles Bar

Belfast, Northern Ireland Housed in one of Belfast’s most distinctively shaped buildings and located near bustling Victoria Square, it’s not difficult to spot this place. As you’d suspect from the narrow edifice, space inside is tight, but it’s well worth breathing in for.

If it’s not too busy, take the opportunity to browse the vast collection of paintings that adorn the walls, including portraits of famous artists, writers, politicians and other notable historical figures. Stay at… Dundonald Touring Caravan Park

dundonaldcaravanpark.com

3 The Tattershall Castle