Beer is 95 per cent H2O, so it’s no surprise that pubs have an affinity with water, and pubs by rivers, canals and lakes have a special appeal to us. Here are the best across the country…
Scotland
The Fiddichside Inn, Craigellachie, Banffshire
The Fiddichside Inn is a remarkable survivor, largely unchanged since it was built as refreshment rooms for railway workers in 1842. It nestles on the beautiful banks of the River Fiddich in the heart of Speyside’s whisky country, surrounded by tranquil woodland. A decking area overlooks the babbling waters.
In the same family for most of a century, the pub reopened under new custodians in 2020. It specialises in the local whiskies, of course, and also serves Scottish-brewed ales in bottles. thefiddichside.com
