Analysis by Accor reveals the top cities and pubs outside of Ireland and Northern Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness
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Nottingham is crowned the best city to enjoy a pint of Guinness with a sentiment score of 87/100
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York and Newcastle are the runners up sharing the second and third place
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The best pub in the UK to enjoy a pint of Guinness is Nottingham’s Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in the UK every year, with searches for the day peaking each March* as partygoers decide where to celebrate the day. With this in mind, Accor has conducted research to reveal the best UK cities beyond Ireland and Northern Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness, and the best pubs to enjoy a pint.
The research analysed the sentiment of Google reviews regarding a pint of Guinness across the top UK pubs, generating a Guinness score out of 100. This analysis enabled us to unveil an overall Guinness sentiment score for each city, to determine the top 10.
The top UK cities outside Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness
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Rank |
City |
City Guinness |
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1 |
Nottingham |
87 |
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2 |
York |
81 |
|
2 |
Newcastle |
81 |
|
3 |
Birmingham |
80 |
|
4 |
Norwich |
77 |
|
4 |
Glasgow |
77 |
|
4 |
London |
77 |
|
5 |
Sheffield |
73 |
|
6 |
Manchester |
69 |
|
7 |
Edinburgh |
66 |
|
8 |
Cardiff |
64 |
|
9 |
Bristol |
62 |
|
10 |
Southampton |
61 |
The ranking reveals Nottingham as the best UK city for savoring a pint of Guinness, after achieving an impressive Guinness sentiment score of 87. With an array of traditional and Irish pubs, Nottingham offers ample opportunities to indulge in the Irish brew. Additionally, the city hosts vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across its venues, making it an ideal destination for commemorating the occasion.
Sharing the second position are the northern cities of York and Newcastle, both earning a Guinness sentiment score of 81. York is gearing up for its 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, set to take place on the 16th of March along Market Street. Newcastle is bustling with an exciting lineup of St. Patrick’s Day events, featuring a pub crawl and an Irish-themed day at the races.
Concluding the top three hotspots for a pint of Guinness is Birmingham, holding an overall score of 80. With a staggering 418 pubs scattered across the city**, it’s no wonder Birmingham ranked so highly in the study.
The best UK pubs outside Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness
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Rank |
Place |
City |
Guinness |
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1 |
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, 1, Nottingham NG1 6AD |
Nottingham |
98 |
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2 |
Rosie’s Bar, Parkside, 2 Stowell St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XQ |
Newcastle |
97 |
|
3 |
The Punch Bowl, 7 Stonegate, York YO1 8AN |
York |
96 |
|
3 |
Murphy’s, 49 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1NX |
Glasgow |
96 |
|
4 |
Old Dog & Partridge, 18 Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3DA |
Nottingham |
95 |
|
5 |
The Canal House, 12 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JR |
Birmingham |
94 |
|
6 |
The Priory, 103 Micklegate, York YO1 6LB |
York |
90 |
|
6 |
The Ribs of Beef, 24 Wensum St, Norwich NR3 1HY |
Norwich |
90 |
|
7 |
Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar, 30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE |
Edinburgh |
89 |
|
7 |
Yates, 2-6 Cambridge St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HP |
Sheffield |
89 |
|
8 |
Lass O’Gowrie, 36 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB |
Manchester |
88 |
|
9 |
Frog & Parrot, 94 Division St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4GF |
Sheffield |
86 |
|
10 |
Old Arcade, Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG |
Cardiff |
84 |
Nottingham’s Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem has been unveiled as the best pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness, after achieving an outstanding sentiment score of 98. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the pub features charming, wonky interior after being built under a series of stone caves. Visitors can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations with a free Jameson Irish whisky ginger and lime upon arriving at the pub.
Securing second place is Rosie’s Bar based in Newcastle, boasting a Guinness sentiment score of 97. Famed for its closeness to St James’ Park stadium, the pub is a much-loved place in Newcastle, steeped in character and history. Rosie’s has marked the Irish holiday with events in previous years.
Following in third place are York’s The Punch Bowl and Glasgow’s Murphy’s, after each receiving a sentiment score of 96. The Punch Bowl is a traditional pub renowned for its regular events and popularity amongst locals, while Murphy’s is an Irish pub and is set to host live music across St Patrick’s Day weekend to mark the occasion.
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