If you needed an excuse for another pint, The Barrels pub in Hereford has you covered. The city’s most famous beer house, backed by Wye Valley Brewery, is once again hosting its legendary charity beer festival – and this year promises to be bigger, busier and boozier than ever. For years, The Barrels has been the beating heart of Hereford’s beer scene. The pub is owned by Wye Valley Brewery, one of the region’s most respected brewers, and together they’ve turned a good idea into one of the county’s favourite annual events. The festival brings people from across Herefordshire and beyond, all ready to drink for a cause and soak up the unique atmosphere that only...

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...