I posted the following to the "Town Names" thread, and I thought the subject of unique and distinctive British pubs might be an interesting topic.

"I enjoyed the ancient pub The Trip to Jerusalem at Nottingham. For those who don't know it, it is a small, low-ceilinged cluster of rooms built more or less into the hill that is crowned with Nottingham Castle. The story says its the oldest pub in England (of course, there are at least a hundred claiming that distinction), and that it was a popular gathering spot for those ready to depart on a Crusade. It certainly has a bit of a creepy and claustrophobic feel to it, and one might not be surprised to see the shadowy figure of a hooded knight in a dark corner."

I find the pubs in Great Britain fascinating. Sure, you Brits have your share of Chain-style Pubs, but there are still a myriad of peculiar and fascinating locals. You are lucky to have them.