A pub near Monmouth where visitors can arrive by canoe has been named among the cosiest in the UK.

From Edinburgh to Cornwall, and everywhere in between, the writers and editors at the Financial Times have come up with a list of the 30 cosiest pubs in the UK.

But these pubs aren't just for settling in front of a warm fire during the winter months, they are also perfect for enjoying a pint in a sunny hillside beer gardens and soaking up stunning views.

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The cosiest pubs in the UK

The cosiest pubs in the UK, according to the Financial Times, are:

  • The Plimsoll (Finsbury Park)
  • The Albion (Hastings)
  • The Sheep Heid Inn (Edinburgh)
  • The Ty Coch Inn (Morfa Nefyn)
  • The Lion & Lobster (Brighton)
  • The Tanners Arms (Alnwick)
  • St Kew Inn (Bodmin)
  • The Blue Bell (York)
  • Peter Kavanagh's (Liverpool)
  • The Blue Peter Inn (Polperro)
  • The Boat Inn (Penallt)
  • Greyhound Inn (Pettistree)
  • The Woolpack Inn (Slad)
  • The Crown Liquor Saloon (Belfast)
  • The Red Lion (Chenies)
  • The Shakespeare (Margate)
  • Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem (Nottingham)
  • The Harrow Inn (Steep)
  • Canton Arms (Stockwell)
  • The Cow (Notting Hill)
  • The Warren House Inn (Dartmoor)
  • Elephant & Castle (Wheathampstead)
  • The Flying Childers Inn (Stanton in Peak)
  • The Hardwick Inn (Chesterfield)
  • The Pot Still (Glasgow)
  • The Anchor Tavern & Hub (Bute)
  • The Queen's Head (Newton)
  • The Brown Dog (Barnes)
  • Hole in T' Wall (Bowness-on-Windermere)
  • The Three Swans (Frome)

Why the Boat Inn is among the UK's cosiest pubs

The Boat Inn, just outside of Monmouth, was one of two Welsh pubs named among the cosiest in the UK - along with The Ty Coch Inn (Morfa Nefyn).

It is located in the small village of Penallt on the Welsh side of the River Wye and is said to be "a pub for all seasons".

The Financial Times explained: "When it’s sunny, visitors can arrive by canoe and take in the view from the hillside gardens.

"In frost or rain, thick stone walls and log burners help keep drinkers warm and dry inside, where they can sit with dog-swaddled legs nursing a pint of Butty Bach, perhaps taking in one of the monthly folk music sessions.

"What other pub allows you to park in one country and cross a bridge to take a drink in another?"

It also comes highly recommended by visitors, boasting a 4.1 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 252 reviews (at the time of writing).

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One customer commented: "Been to the Boat a few times in the last few months and always a warm welcome - friendly locals, landlord and bar staff.

"Great selection of ales and often have live music on (we were in on a Thursday night and I think that's generally the regular slot).

"Can't recommend highly enough - definitely worth a trip if you're in the area or even going out of your way to visit :-) We need more pubs like the Boat!"