Tom Harrison

Tom Harrison is Pub Social’s Venue Reviewer, dedicated to discovering and reviewing pubs across the UK. From hidden gems to well-known destinations, Tom explores what makes each venue unique — from atmosphere and drinks to food and service. His reviews are designed to help readers find their next great pub, offering honest insights and recommendations based on real experiences. Whether you’re looking for a quiet local or a lively night out, Tom highlights the venues worth visiting.
Silver Cross pub sign on Whitehall in London featuring King Charles II and a King Charles Spaniel outside the historic Westminster pub.

Silver Cross, London: The Historic Westminster Pub with a Royal Secret

Tucked away on Whitehall, just a short stroll from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Silver Cross is one of central London’s most fascinating pubs. With a history dating back to 1674, a legendary connection to King Charles II, ...

Haunted Pubs of Dorset: 8 Spine-Chilling Inns Where Ghost Stories Refuse to Die

From crying children and phantom footsteps to mysterious figures in white, these Dorset pubs are said to be among the most haunted places to enjoy a pint. If you believe the stories, not every spirit served in a Dorset pub ...

The World’s Largest Wetherspoons Pub Crawl Is Coming to the UK – And Tickets Are Selling Fast

An epic 250-mile journey through some of Britain’s most famous Wetherspoon pubs is capturing the imagination of pub lovers across the country, with hundreds of enthusiasts preparing to embark on what is being described as the world’s largest Wetherspoons pub ...

Doc Martin’s Famous Cornwall Pub Set to Reopen After Sudden Closure

The Golden Lion in Port Isaac, known to millions as the Crab & Lobster in ITV’s Doc Martin, is preparing to welcome customers back just weeks after financial difficulties forced it to shut its doors Fans of Doc Martin and ...

The White Heather, Ferndown – Proper Local or Just Another Pub?

First Impressions If you’re after a no-nonsense local where you can grab a pint, some solid grub, and not feel out of place in muddy boots or a polo shirt – The White Heather ticks a lot of boxes. Sitting ...

Bournemouth’s Six Million Postcards Has Reopened As The Sun

Bournemouth’s pub and bar scene has seen another familiar venue step into a new chapter, with the former Six Million Postcards site now trading as The Sun. For years, the venue was one of the better-known names in Bournemouth town ...

The Castle of Brecon pub and hotel in Wales following refurbishment, showcasing its historic exterior and hospitality offer

RedCat unwraps a bumper December

If you thought Christmas trading was tough for pubs, RedCat Hospitality has just proved otherwise. The operator behind The Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs has revealed strong like-for-like sales growth right across December 2025 — and the numbers ...

The World’s End Inn, Dorset: The Pub You Reach Without Meaning To

There are pubs you plan your day around, and then there are pubs you arrive at. The World’s End is firmly the second kind. You don’t book it, you don’t schedule it, and you don’t usually intend to stop for ...

The Jamaica Inn pub on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, a historic coaching inn famous for smugglers, ghosts and Daphne du Maurier’s novel.

Ghosts, Smugglers and a Proper Pint – The Full Jamaica Inn Experience

Step off the A30 and onto the windswept Bodmin Moor, and you’ll find yourself at one of Britain’s most legendary pubs – the Jamaica Inn. This place isn’t just a pub; it’s part of Cornish folklore, literary history, and a ...

NEOS Hospitality: The Rise of the UK’s Next-Generation Nightlife Operator

In the ever-changing world of UK nightlife, few companies have been through as much transformation in recent years as NEOS Hospitality. Born from the ashes of Rekom UK, NEOS is now positioning itself as one of the country’s most ambitious ...