The Traditional British Pub

Completely immerse yourself in British culture during your Homelingua homestay by visiting a traditional British pub.

The British pub's origins can be traced back to Roman times, making it a tradition that is well and truly embedded in British life. The British pub has traditionally been a meeting place, where friends, relatives or sometimes strangers get together to talk and discuss what is going on in the world. The pub is a place with a good atmosphere where you can go to get away from the daily grind, unwind and maybe play a game of darts. According to Wikipedia there are 53,500 pubs in the UK making it easy to find one when you visit.

Food and drink is another reason to head to the pub. The British pub serves a large selection of drinks but if you are going for the full British experience you should ask the bar person to recommend a traditional British Ale. There are many small breweries located in the UK and many pubs will have local ale available. Many pubs also serve traditional pub food such as fish and chips and pies which are a must for any British cultural experience.

More information about good pubs in the UK, beer festivals and the best British ales can be found on the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) website.