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While UK pubs are closing faster then ever, an increasing number of female beer drinkers are boosting sales of real ales, according to a report published today.

A brief review of brewpubs within walking distance of downtown Victoria, British Columbia, discussing the facilities and menus available.

Real ale enthusiasts visiting Vancouver for a few days have a good choice of brewpubs in which to spend a leisurely hour, or to enjoy a meal.

Travellers on business to Seattle can try real ales in the beer capital of the north west, without having to leave the downtown area.

Find good beer across America's west coast: the best bars, breweries, and brewpubs in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide to West Coast USA, also with Las Vegas, Hawaii and Alaska.

London is full of historic old pubs where you can enjoy your beer in fine surroundings. Here are some of the best.

Southwold is an elegant and entertaining coastal town with something for all the family.

With the Plum Festival in August, the Asparagus Festival in Spring and the Farmers Arms at Birtsmorton open all year round, Worcestershire is a great place to visit.

On August 5, 2008, London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre will once again be transformed into a beer-lover's paradise.

Brits spurn their pubs for cheaper supermarket booze. Pub owners switch to wine bars and cafes as a tradition dies. Will the government help revive it?

Hog's Back, Christmas Pie, Bethlehem and Fry-up are some of the unusual and odd names given to towns in the British Isles. Check out how they got their names below.

The Peddars Way Footpath runs through Norfolk, among fields and by the sea, introducing walkers to the delights of lowland England.

Aside from stunning scenery, Derbyshire is home to trout, Bakewell pudding, blue cheese, oat meal porridge, the famous Buxton mineral water and over 30 microbreweries.

Two of them were apparently old haunts of Dick Turpin but today they are amongst four of the nicest pubs in Hampstead and Highgate, all of them close to Hampstead Heath.

London is home to some of the most historic, most storied, and in some cases, the most raucous taverns in all of Europe.

It's possible to enjoy Oxford's pub scene without doing serious harm to your budget, if you know where to go.

Foodies at the Festival is part of the Edinburgh Festival in August, with star chefs giving classes, wine and whisky tastings, and chance to buy from local producers.

Inspector Morse, created by Colin Dexter and played by John Thaw, is a cerebral and isolated figure - as much an enigma as the cases he solves.

The beautiful setting of Marsden high up in the Pennine Hills of West Yorkshire will host its annual jazz festival from 9th to the 11th of October.

The annual Food and Drink Festival at Ludlow, the Wroxeter vineyard which does tours and The Walls restaurant at Oswestry all make Shropshire a great place to visit.

Referred to by some as God's own county, the historical area of Yorkshire is home to Yorkshire puddings, festivals, dry cured ham and superb fish at the port of Whitby.

At first glance, the Lake District in winter does not appear to be an ideal place for a vacation. A little forward planning, however, and it can be a perfect escape.

Beer has been a part of man's life since 6000 BC, when the ancient Sumerians began brewing a thick, gruel-like beer from barley loaves.

Michelin's Eating Out in Pubs 2008 guide, listing the best gastro-pubs and dining pubs in Britain and Ireland, and Michelin Pub of the Year, has 76 new entries

London is famed for its markets but when it comes to Christmas fairs, our European neighbours tend to have the edge. But they say imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

The Maritime Line links Truro, Cornwall's charming county town, and Falmouth, historic port, centre for small boat sailors and home of Britain's National Maritime Museum.

Traditional British foods like toad-in-the-hole, treacle tart, and cottage pie are back in fashion. Gordon Ramsay's pub food book has great recipes you can try at home.

Alcohol is a cruel mistress. She is not to be trusted. She will leave you penniless and preaching redemption. This article contains the most effective hangover cures.

Annual and seasonal summer events in Haworth, West Yorkshire in England. Take families and kids to see the stream trains and on walking tours.

The city of Edinburgh boasts hundreds of inns, pubs and taverns. Many of these are centuries old and tourist attractions in their own right.

Oxford pubs where the visitor can imbibe ales and literary ambience at the same time.

The Punch Bowl Inn in Crosthwaiteis the Best Pub in Britain and Ireland says the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide for 2009, rating top gastropubs in the British Isles.

Rough Guides are amongst the best and most popular guidebooks. The new guide to England has almost 1100 pages and is one of the best and most comprehensive books around

With more than a thousand years of history behind it, Stamford in Lincolnshire, England is a historical jewel for tourists.

While Scotland has many historic public houses, some have unique features that make a visit to them extra special. These are a few of the more unusual Scottish pubs.

A fine weekend of music, comedy and civilised mayhem was dominated by stand out sets from Supergrass, The Coral, Jose Gonzalez and Noah and the Whale.

Kent is not just the garden of England, it's also the place to visit to try Whitstable oysters, eat Romney lamb at The Royal Oak and tour the Shepherd Neame Brewery.

The home of England's oldest pub, Stichelton cheese and a working flour meal as well as farm shops which run meat courses makes a visit to Nottinghamshire a must.

A few charming eateries and drinkeries offer travelers a window onto Devon village life, as well as great food and drink, in historic buildings in town and on Dartmoor.

The 26th Glastonbury Festival opens 22 June 2007. Michael Eavis, organiser of this, the world's largest open-field festival, has just been awarded a CBE. Read why here.

The Cotswolds in the west of England provide a picturesque countryside getaway. Only a two hour drive from London it is also handy for weekend breaks from the city.

They used to joke about English cuisine, but now pub food in England competes with the best and village gastropubs win accolades from the French food gurus at Michelin

Boudicca and England's Oldest Town, Old Leigh, Ancient fishing Village, Greyhound Racing, Mersea Island and a Butterfly Park, Essex has much to offer tourists.

Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...

The name of the game may be "bowling", but what is the game? Here the ancient game of "lawn bowls" is given a brief explanation

Choosing a circular route or 'ring' for an English canal holiday, rather than turning round half-way through the trip, makes for a more interesting and varied voyage.

The growth of microbreweries helped bring the USA out of the beer dark ages. Try a few pints of their seasonal stuff and this Christmas should be a happy one.

A Pagan Moot is a local event for Pagans of all paths, where people come together to socialise and discuss relevant topics.

The Standedge Tunnel at over 3 miles is the longest canal tunnel in Britain. Located in the Pennine Hills, it is also the deepest and highest canal tunnel in the country.

A culinary tour of East Sussex includes learning how to rear pigs at Rotherfield, eating fine pub food at Mark Cross near Crowborough and enjoying Rye Bay Scallop Week.