Top UK Pub Stopovers List

The Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire is world-famous as Britain’s highest public house, standing at 1,732 feet (528 metres) above sea level on an isolated stretch of Swaledale moorland. This iconic, 17th-century off-grid pub features exposed stone walls, a roaring year-round log fire, hearty traditional British food, and a lively live music calendar.

The Kings Arms in Newent, Gloucestershire, is a charming, historic "Town and Country Pub" situated on the edge of the scenic Forest of Dean. Operating as a welcoming, dog-friendly community hub, it has earned membership in The Daily Telegraph's prestigious 500 Club as one of the top pubs in the UK.

The Never Turn Back in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, is a unique, Grade II listed coastal pub built in 1956 as a striking Art Deco-style memorial to local lifeboatmen. Located just 50 metres from the sandy beach and sand dunes, this welcoming, family- and dog-friendly venue is famous for its hearty traditional pub food and popular Sunday carvery.

The Jamaica Inn Bolventor, Cornwall, is an iconic 18th-century coaching house made world-famous by Daphne du Maurier’s legendary 1936 novel of the same name. Standing high up on the wild, atmospheric expanses of Bodmin Moor, this historic Grade II listed inn preserves Cornwall's gritty seafaring past with low oak beams, open log fireplaces, and a fascinating on-site Smugglers' Museum.

The Battery Bar is a highly-rated, family-run traditional Irish pub and marina located at 201 Battery Road near Ardboe, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Situated directly on the scenic shores of Lough Neagh, it has become a legendary destination within the Irish motorhome and campervan community.

The Ivanhoe Hotel in Scarborough is a welcoming, 3-star family-run pub and eatery featuring comfortable bed-and-breakfast accommodation upstairs. Located on Scalby Mills Road, the property is perfectly positioned for coastal sightseers, sitting directly opposite the North Cliff Golf Course and just a short walk from North Bay beach, the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, and the Sea Life Sanctuary.

The Red Well Inn is a warm, welcoming traditional country pub located on the outskirts of the historic market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham. Known for its excellent hospitality, hearty food, and convenient location, it serves as a highly rated hub for both holidaymakers staying in its refurbished rooms and road travellers exploring the North East in campervans.

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel is a Grade II listed historic property nestled in the heart of the Lowther Hills in Leadhills, South Lanarkshire. Originally constructed around 1760 as a hunting lodge for the Hopetoun Estate, this family-run inn famously stands as the highest residential hotel in Scotland, sitting at an impressive 1,297 feet above sea level. The hotel provides a peaceful, remote country getaway and serves as an ideal rest stop for travellers journeying along the A74(M) corridor.

The Lighthouse Inn is a privately owned, free-house pub located on Station Road in the coastal village of Talacre, Holywell (CH8 9RD), North Wales. Positioned just a three-minute walk from the famous sand dunes and beach, it serves as a highly popular community hub and a dedicated stopover destination for the road-tripping community.

The Olway Inn is a charming 17th-century country pub, restaurant, and B&B situated on Chepstow Road just outside the historic town of Usk, Monmouthshire. Nestled in the scenic Welsh countryside alongside the gentle trout waters of the Olway Brook, it is highly regarded for its traditional character, exceptionally generous home-cooked meals, and its outstanding hospitality toward campervans and motorhomes.