The Telegraph has launched a guide to the 650 best pubs in the UK, focusing on character, history and good beer.

Following the success of its 500 Best Pubs in England guide in 2025, the guide has been expanded to include an additional 150 pubs from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A bespoke tool lets users search by postcode or county, with filters including "pets welcome", "beer garden" and "overnight stay".

The pubs have been selected by a panel of pub experts using criteria including a welcoming atmosphere, high-quality drinks and a strong sense of community.

Will Hawkes returns as the pub expert for England and is joined by Robin McKelvie and Mike MacEacheran for Scotland, David Atkinson and Kerry Walker for Wales, and Nicola Brady for Northern Ireland.

Will said: "Despite desperate operating conditions, Britain still has hundreds of magnificent pubs, offering warmth, atmosphere, character and fantastic drinks. You'll find the best of the best in our guide. This year, we have expanded the guide to cover all of the UK, meaning there are now great pubs to discover from Shetland all the way down to Lands End."

See full results here.