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Best Pubs in the North West
Published 03 October 2024

The North West might be home to the largest natural lake in England, but it is also home to many brilliant pubs. From the Lake District to the red bricks of Manchester, these pubs offer more than just a place to grab a drink. Here are some of the Guide's favourite pubs in the North West.

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Manchester, Greater Manchester

Edinburgh Castle

Penrith, Cumbria

George & Dragon

Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire

Parkers Arms

Best Sunday Roast

MEMBER PERK

Sedbergh, Cumbria

The Black Bull

Winster, Cumbria

The Brown Horse

Little Eccleston, Lancashire

The Cartford Inn

Ludlow, Shropshire

The Charlton Arms

Skelton, Cumbria

The Dog & Gun Inn

Ambleside, Cumbria

The Drunken Duck Inn

MEMBER PERK

Whitewell, Lancashire

The Inn at Whitewell

Haughton Moss, Cheshire

The Nag's Head

Crosthwaite, Cumbria

The Punch Bowl Inn

Best Sunday Roast

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