Hi. I can't believe you don't have tons of replies to your question - it is so great. I can't just pick one, so will have to name a few. My all-time favourite is the thatched Falkland Arms in Great Tew in, I think, Oxfordshire. Magical place. We were with a group of four and there was a warm evening sun in June, the beer was great, and we sat outside and leaned against the ancient stone with ivy growing on the walls and thought we were in heaven. You can also stay there, I think they have four rooms, one even has a four-poster. They also sell all kinds of wines and ciders like dandelion wine, apple cider, and individual cigarettes and pipe tobacco. Second is Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham. It is actually built into the rock/cliff under the castle. It is so old - believed to be one of the oldest in England - and was reportedly a stopping-off point for the Crusaders on the way to Jerusalem in 11/12th centuries. Third is The Fleece in Bretforton in Cotswolds. Managed by the National Trust, and also ancient. Village is lovely, too. Fourth is Durty Nelly's at Bunratty in Ireland, County Limerick. Amazing number of tourists, but also locals, and so much fun. Apparently got its name when the river would flood, the rooms would fill with mud, get swept out when it dried and there you have it. Have to say the best pub food we ever had was at The Bear in Moreton-on-Marsh, Wykham Arms in Sibford Gower, and the Cross Keys at I think Doddington, just north of Nottingham (if you go there, ask for Barry. A true character and lots of stories to tell). Look forward to reading about other people's favourites.