While many of us have a favourite local pub, from time to time we may find ourselves wanting to broaden our horizons and find a new drinking spot.
The East Midlands is made up of Derbyshire, Leicester, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
Across the region there are plenty of amazing pubs and bars to choose from, and to help you plan your next bar crawl, TripAdvisor reviewers have shared the best places to visit.
Here are 15 of the best-rated pubs and bars in the East Midlands, chosen by reviewers on TripAdvisor.
9. Stratton Arms
Stratton Arms in Brackley has a 4.5* rating from 150 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “What a great place! Proper good old fashioned pub. Nothing overpriced or pretentious. Best meal out in a long while.” | Stratton Arms-Google
10. The Bluebell Inn
The Bluebell Inn in Lound has a 5* rating from 63 reviews. TripAdvisor says: “Traditional freehouse & kitchen. Serving quality, locally sourced ingredients, real ales & fine wines. Children, muddy boots & muddy paws welcome.” | TripAdvisor
11. The John Thompson Inn & Brewery
The John Thompson Inn & Brewery in Melbourne has a 4.5* rating from 135 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “We went with the kids for a Sunday carvery. The carvery is fantastic and the service the same, very nice staff.” | TripAdvisor
12. The Snooty Fox
The Snooty Fox in Kettering has a 4.5* rating from 66 reviews. TripAdvisor says: “The Snooty Fox is a pub with a difference and Northamptonshire’s finest free house - we have so much to sample, you’ll want to come back again and again.” | TripAdvisor