The much-loved Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill has launched a huge £500,000 fundraising appeal to safeguard its future after facing the threat of closure earlier this summer. Just two years since opening, the venue has already cemented itself as a hub for live music, food, and community in South London. But earlier this month, shockwaves ran through locals when the freehold was snapped up by Young’s, raising fears that the pub could be lost for good. Thanks to fast-moving negotiations, pub boss Clement Ogbonnaya confirmed that a deal has been struck: the Queen of the South will be able to buy its freehold outright, take over Young’s 50% stake in the lease, and clear...

Bodmin Moor is one of those places that takes your breath away before you’ve even thought about your first pint. The wide skies, granite tors and rolling mist make it feel wild and untamed. But tucked away across this rugged landscape are pubs and breweries that have been keeping walkers, travellers, and the occasional smuggler refreshed for centuries. On my latest wander across the moor, I ducked into a few of them – and what I found was a mix of history, hearty hospitality, and some brilliant Cornish ales. Jamaica Inn – Smugglers and Stories No trip to Bodmin Moor feels complete without a stop at Jamaica Inn, the coaching house turned world-famous pub that’s as famous...