As the nights grow longer and fires crackle in pubs across the UK, it’s clear that people are seeking the perfect spot to enjoy an autumn pint. In fact, searches for “average cost of a pint” in the UK have surged by 12% over the past year, highlighting a growing interest in finding great value pubs for the colder months.
In light of this, the experts at Moneyboat have created an index ranking the best value cosy pubs in the UK, considering the following three factors:
- Total TripAdvisor rating
- TripAdvisor value rating
- Number of 5* TripAdvisor reviews mentioning ‘cosy’
Manchester pub named eighth best value cosy pub in the UK
Circus Tavern in Manchester ranks in eighth place overall, with a price rating of 4.3 and an average score of 4.5 on TripAdvisor. The Circus Tavern also takes the title of having the smallest bar in Europe, so if you’re not popping along for the cheap, good quality drinks, you’ll want to visit for the novelty of the extreme cosiness, especially during the autumn.
Other cosy UK pubs named best value
The Old Smiddy in Glasgow has been crowned the most affordable and cosy pub in the UK, according to the ranking. With an impressive TripAdvisor rating of 4.7 stars and a price rating of 4.8, the pub topped the list with a total score of 7.64. Known for its friendly atmosphere, The Old Smiddy has garnered 16 five-star reviews mentioning the word ‘cosy.’
Liverpool boasts an impressive presence in the top 10 list of the UK’s most affordable cosy pubs, with three of its establishments earning decent rankings. Fredriks, secures 6th place, with J.McGuffie & Co close behind at 7th, and closing out the list, Ma Boyle’s ranks 10th.
Top 10 best value cosy pubs in the UK (based on their total index score out of 100)
- The Old Smiddy, Glasgow (7.64)
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn, Cardiff (7.16)
- The Queens Arms, Edinburgh (6.75)
- The Old Bell Inn, Edinburgh (6.57)
- The Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast (6.55)
- Fredriks, Liverpool (6.51)
- J.McGuffie & Co, Liverpool (6.22)
- Circus Tavern, Manchester (6.09)
- The Old Contemptibles, Birmingham (5.96)
- Ma Boyle’s, Liverpool (5.91)
📍 Find the Circus Tavern at 86 Portland St, Manchester M1 4GX.