Now in its 27th year, "The Good Pub Guide" once again brings you the very best pubs in Britain. The only truly independent guide of its kind, its comprehensive yearly updates and countless reader reports ensures that only the very best make the grade. Whether you are looking for a delicious gastro meal for that special night out, or just want a quiet, laid-back pint in a friendly countryside local, you're guaranteed to find the perfect location among the unique, memorable and often hidden-away places that make up the 5,000-strong listings. For an honest, comprehensive and vastly entertaining guide to delicious gastropubs, off-beat drinking dens and idyllic rural inns, "The Good Pub Guide 2009" is truly indispensable.