The 19 best North-East pubs according to readers PUBS offer more than just pints, they bring people together and have been a huge miss during lockdown. Whether it s a country-side spot with great grub or your village local, the region is home to some world-class boozers - but some have been missed more than others. A choice of top-quality tipples and a menu filled with fantastic food are often a given, but pubs across the North-East and North Yorkshire are also community hubs. With pubs meaning something slightly different to everyone, everyone has their favourite. To celebrate the region s great watering holes, both historic and new who have faced prolonged hardship throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we asked you where you miss the most.