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If you love cosy inns, lively pubs, and rich history, you\u2019ll feel right at home in the olde towns and villages of Britain<\/a> and Ireland<\/a>. The region is famed for having some of the oldest (and the best) pubs and inns in the world, with some dating back over 1,000 years old\u2026. You just have to know where to look! If you can\u2019t wait to enjoy a pint surrounded by incredible history, traditional architecture, and a classic pub atmosphere, read on to discover 11 of the oldest hidden pubs and inns in Britain and Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Porch House, Stow on the Wold, The Cotswolds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for the oldest pubs in Britain, you can\u2019t go past The Porch House. This beautiful old inn dates back to 947 AD and the Guinness Book of Records authenticates it as the oldest pub in England. Once known as the Royalist Hotel, this pub is full of ancient treasures and rich history. Be sure to check out the 16th century stone fireplace inscribed with symbols known as \u2018witch marks\u2019 to protect against evil spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Sean\u2019s Bar, Athlone, County Westmeath<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sean\u2019s Bar is not only one of the oldest pubs in Britain and Ireland\u2026 It’s been authenticated by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest pub in all of Europe. Dating back to 900 AD, Sean\u2019s Bar has got some serious history<\/a>. You can still see a section of the original wattle and wicker walls dating back to the 9th century. Ancient coins or \u2018tavern tokens\u2019 from the Dark Ages were also found in the pub and are now displayed in the National Museum of Ireland. Sean\u2019s Bar even created its own whiskey, after the owners discovered that whiskey distilling originated in the Athlone region. If you\u2019re looking for a genuine Irish pub experience with plenty of \u2018caint, ceol, agus craic\u2019 (chat, music and craic), Sean\u2019s Bar is unmissable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Old Ferry Boat Inn, St Ives, Cambridgeshire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Old Ferry Boat Inn rivals The Porch House as England\u2019s oldest inn. Legend says that this old pub has been serving alcohol since 560 AD and many people consider it to be the oldest pub in England. The Old Ferry Boat Inn is even mentioned in the Domesday Book and it’s said to be haunted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Brazen Head, Usher’s Quay, Dublin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for the oldest pubs in Ireland? The Brazen Head has got to be on your list. It\u2019s the oldest pub in Dublin, dating back to 1198 AD, and it\u2019s just a ten-minute walk from the famous Temple Bar. There\u2019s plenty of extraordinary history to explore as Robert Emmet used the Brazen Head when planning The Rising of 1803. He chose the pub because it was close to Dublin Castle, from where the English ruled Ireland. After the rebellion failed, Emmet was hanged nearby. Legend says Emmet\u2019s ghost still haunts the pub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brazen Head was also a favourite spot of famous figures like James Joyce, Michael Collins, Brendan Behan, and Jonathan Swift, while Ireland\u2019s beloved musician Garth Brooks has also had a drink here. Be sure to check out all the photos and documents lining the walls of this historical pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. The George Inn, Norton St Philip, Somerset<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The George Inn claims to be the oldest tavern in Britain, having held a licence to serve ale from 1397. As you sit down to enjoy a pint, it\u2019s incredible to imagine the history this place has seen. English diarist Samuel Pepys stopped here on his way from Salisbury to Bath in 1668. The Duke of Monmouth used the inn as the headquarters during the 1685 rebellion as his army retreated from Bath. After the rebellion failed, notorious Judge Jeffries used The George Inn as a courtroom during the Bloody Assizes, sentencing twelve people to death. The inn is a much more peaceful place these days and one of the best hidden British pubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury, Wiltshire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got plenty of contenders for the oldest pubs in Britain and Ireland\u2026 But what about the oldest hotel? The Old Bell Hotel claims to be England\u2019s oldest purpose-built hotel, dating back to 1220. Sitting on the grounds of the beautiful 12th century Malmesbury Abbey, it was originally built as a guest house for visiting monks. Today it\u2019s a charming hotel and restaurant, clad in fragrant wisteria and filled with legends\u2026 Like the Grey Lady who haunts the building! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Kyteler\u2019s Inn, Gardens, Kilkenny<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for the best Irish pubs with a big dose of history, be sure to visit Kyteler\u2019s Inn. It was established in 1263 by the infamous Dame Alice de Kyteler<\/a>, who gained notoriety due to her four marriages and great fortune. After the townsfolk accused her of witchcraft and sentenced her to death, Dame Alice fled to England. The inn passed through various owners over the decades, and it wasn\u2019t properly revived again until it was bought in 1986 by the current owner Nicky Flynn. Today, Kyleter\u2019s Inn is a lovely place to relax with a pint of Kilkenny beer\u2026 And some say that the ghost of Dame Alice haunts the pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold, Surrey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The oldest pubs in Britain always have a rich history\u2026 And The Crown Inn has a particularly royal past. It was originally built in 1383 to give shelter to pilgrims walking the pilgrimage trail from Winchester to Canterbury. King Edward VI even stayed overnight here in 1552 when he was 14-years-old. It\u2019s easy to feel the history and romance in this beautiful medieval building, with stunning stained-glass windows and a traditional Wealden crown post roof. It\u2019s even got old fireplaces where you can cosy up with a pint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Three Crowns Hotel, Chagford, Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If medieval history fascinates you, be sure to check out the Three Crowns Hotel in Devon. Dating back to the 13th century, the hotel has retained plenty of its medieval features with its partly thatched roof,  granite facade, beamed ceiling, glass atrium, and massive inglenook fireplaces. It was once an old manor house and if you head to the stone porch, you\u2019ll be walking in the place where the Roundheads killed Cavalier Sidney Godolphin in hand-to-hand fighting in 1642. You won\u2019t find any sort of combat here anymore though\u2026 It\u2019s now a gorgeous 5-star inn, perfect for kicking back with a pint and a hearty meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. McHugh\u2019s Bar, Belfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image credit: McHugh’s Bar – Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Located in Queen\u2019s Square in the oldest building in Belfast, McHugh\u2019s Bar is one of the best and oldest Irish pubs. Dating back to 1711, it\u2019s always operated as a pub, and the good times have not stopped rolling for centuries here. You\u2019ll wander into a wonderful atmosphere full of music, laughter and stories, and you\u2019ll hear the best live music on Saturday and Sunday evenings. If you get hungry, be sure to try the boxty (traditional Irish potato cake) for a true Irish pub experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mermaid Inn has a long and lively history dating all the way back to 1156 when it was originally built. While the original cellars remain, the rest of the inn was rebuilt in 1420 after the Mermaid Inn and the town of Rye were razed to the ground by French Raiders in 1377. By the 1730s, the Mermaid had become a favourite haunt of the infamous Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers. As you enjoy a drink in the grand old Giants Fireplace Bar, you can imagine what it was like when the gang revelled here 300 years ago\u2026 And see if you can spot the secret passageway entrance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you visited any of the oldest pubs in Britain and Ireland? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banner image credit: The George Inn – Norton St Philip – Facebook page<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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