Which are best pubs in England and Wales?

Every home should have one – a guide to the best pubs in England and Wales.

You can discover more than 1,000 pubs in Sawday’s new guide out on August 1.

MD Toby Sawday said: “The pub world is changing at breakneck speed. Amidst the mire of lattes, chrome and ‘me too’ interiors there are bastions of special and we’ve found them – a diverse and innovative bunch.

“From ‘Micropubs’ stocked with cask ales to craft breweries, treehouse rooms and supper clubs, these special places are reinventing the old tradition of hostelry.”

Sawday’s pub inspectors have uncovered more than 130 new additions and 200 pubs with rooms, plus 15 of Sawday’s favourites in the annual Pub Awards – selected for being exciting new additions, authenticity, commitment to the community, local and seasonal produce or excellent rooms.

Pub Awards go to:

 Favourite Newcomers:

• The Bridge Inn, Michealchurch, Escley, Herefordshire (above): In the wilds of Herefordshire, achingly lovely and properly pubby, the Bridge Inn is a haven for walkers, dog lovers and families. Owner, Glyn is one of the nicest hosts, food is very very good and you can stay the night too.
• The Jolly Gardeners, Wandsworth, London: In an unprepossessing street in Earlsfield, the delightful Dhruv, winner of Masterchef 2010, is pursuing his dream. Lucky locals. The food is a mix of modern Mediterranean, classic pub and exotic oriental. Get stuck into a gastronomic night.
• The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone, Asbourne: Sleek and stylish with rustic nooks, platefuls of flavoursome food are delivered to inviting tables, cosy, lofty, private, airy or al fresco – take your pick. Owner James is passionate about making the Dunscombe excel and excel it does.

Pubs with rooms:

• The Anchor Inn, Seatown, Chideock, Dorset (above): Cosy up by an open fire with a bowl of super fresh shellfish and excellent wine. Sleep in one of three lovely, peaceful bedrooms, deeply comfortable king-size beds are chic with captivating sea views, you’ll think you’ve stepped aboard an 18^th century schooner.
• Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, Consett, Durham: Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is robust modern British, and if you stay, you’re in for a treat. Rooms are divided between The Angel, an elegant ex-inn across the way, and in the former tied cottages. Some have real fires, all have fine fabrics, divine beds and deep baths.
• The Shibden Mill Inn, Shibden, Halifax, Yorkshire: Rambling and beautifully renovated old corn mill hidden in a tranquil valley serving delicious dishes from the modern-British kitchen. Super refurbished bedrooms are individual and decorated with warmth and style.

Local, seasonal and organic produce:

• Rat Inn, Anick, Hexham, Northumberland (above): Tucked into the hillside, overlooking the Tyne Valley, this hard-to-find old drovers’ inn has an irresistible appeal. Sup a pint of something local while you look to the blackboard for hearty regional delights.
• Jacobs Inn, Wolvercote, Oxfordshire: From the Oxford sausages at breakfast to the home-cured meats and the home-baked focaccia, this is the place for nose-to-tail dining. It’s an old Cotswolds inn where ales change daily and the chipolatas are from the garden. A big happy pub.
• The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, Sherborne, Somerset: Bare boards, winter fire, big mirrors, Moor Queen’s on tap and some extremely enjoyable food, all fresh ingredients from local suppliers. This is a little country treasure and much-loved, too

Authentic pub:

• The Old Spot, Dursley, Gloucestershire (above): A joyful, pig-themed pub on the Cotswold Way. No-nonsense food (BLT, bangers, pies) soaks up a fantastic range of real ales and ciders – the pub has gained national recognitionamong those who make pilgrimages to sample the brews.
• The Horseshoe Inn, Ebbesbourne Wake, Salisbury, Wiltshire: Drive down country lanes to a proper village pub for lunches by the fire. Old farming implements and country bygones fill every available cranny, beer is tapped straight from the cask and food is hearty and wholesome.
• The Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham, Market Weighton, Yorkshire: In a land of huge skies and vast views, a simple red brick pub. Inside it’s a wonder of old settles and wheel-back chairs, ticking clocks and roaring fires and there’s a craft brewery out the back. A robust and rustic pub, abuzz every night.

Community pub:

• Blackwood Arms, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire (above): Deep in the woods, a brilliant little pub with a love of seasonal produce, local ales and local suppliers. There’s a nose bag by the trees for horses, a dismounting block for riders and a dreamy garden. Children are welcomed and so are dogs; Sunday lunch is like Crufts.
• The Jolly Sailors, Brancaster Staithe, King’s Lynn, Norfolk: A revived 200-year-old coastal treasure. ‘Eat, Drink and be Jolly’ says it all: not only is this a community boozer geared to locals and families but it attracts all those who flock to Brancaster’s beach. Tuck in to local seafood, traditional pub dishes, take takeaway pizza and Brancaster Brewery ales.
• The Sheppey Inn, Lower Godney, Glastonbury, Somerset: A funky country pub, one of the best in the west. Its exterior gives no hint of the wonders within. Jazz, blues and funk bubbles away nicely, while a small stage hosts the odd travelling band. Local ales, scrumptious ciders, Belgian beers and lovely wines all await, as does super food.

Sawday’s Special Places: Pubs & Inns of England & Wales is on sale on August 1,   (RRP £15.99, Sawday’s price £11.99). See Sawday’s

The app, Sawday’s Pubs – Special Places to Eat and Drink, is available now on the App Store, priced at £4.99