And doing exactly what it says on the tin, The Good Pub Guide picks out some of the best pubs to visit all around the UK.
Here are 12 from across the Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw and Broxtowe districts that the guide says are well worth getting a round in at...
1. Fountain, Tuxford
Where: Fountain, 155 Lincoln Road, Tuxford Guide says: Comfortably updated family dining pub and hotel with welcoming atmosphere. Photo: Google
2. White Hart, West Stockwith
Where: Main Street, West Stockwith. Guide says: Small country pub, own good beers from next-door brewery, plus guests. Photo: Google
3. Railway Inn, Mansfield
Where: Station Street, Mansfield. Guide says: Friendly traditional local, four changing ales, real cider and good low-priced home-made food. Photo: Google
4. Stag Inn, Kimberley
Where: 67 Nottingham Road, Kimberley. Guide says: Traditional 18th century local with some old Shipstones Brewery photographs and up to seven well-kept ales. Photo: Google